Yoga for Nurseries & EYFS


In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, kids need moments of stillness - space to breathe, stretch, imagine, and reconnect.

Our yoga sessions aren’t just another activity.
They’re a meaningful experience kids take home in their hearts and bodies.

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Emotional & Mental

  • Helps children recognise and name their emotions

  • Introduce calming breaths to support self-regulation

  • Builds confidence and emotional resilience

  • Sparks creativity through
    playful stories and movement

Why It Matters in Early Years:

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Physical

  • Builds balance, strength, and coordination through play

  • Supports fine and gross
    motor skill development

  • Encourages joyful, age-appropriate movement

  • Develops body awareness and spatial understanding

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Social

  • Encourages turn-taking, sharing, and gentle cooperation

  • Develops early listening and communication skills

  • Fosters a warm sense of belonging and connection with others

“Yoga offers a developmentally appropriate way to help young children build self-regulation and emotional awareness - key areas of early learning recognised by the EYFS.”
— Adapted from the Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2021

Our early years yoga sessions are playful and nurturing, designed to support calm, confident little humans. Through a joyful blend of movement, mindfulness, stories, and fun breathing techniques, children explore their bodies, build emotional resilience, and express themselves,
all while having fun!

What We Offer in Each Yoga Class:

Playful Yoga Poses & Movement

Supports: Physical Development & Body Awareness

  • Builds balance, strength, and coordination

  • Encourages healthy, joyful movement through age-appropriate poses

  • Develops body awareness and understanding of personal space

Mindful Moments

Supports: Focus, Calm & Listening Skills

  • Introduces simple techniques like bubble breath and quiet listening

  • Helps little ones settle and pay attention

  • Builds early self-regulation through fun, sensory activities

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Supports: Confidence, Resilience & Self-Regulation

  • Helps children name and express big feelings safely

  • Teaches calming breath and gentle self-soothing tools

  • Builds confidence through repetition, praise, and playful exploration

Adventures & Stories

Supports: Creativity, Communication & Language

  • Each class is a themed adventure, from jungle journeys to launching into space

  • Combines movement and story to spark joy and imagination

  • Encourages listening, language, and turn-taking in a playful way

Confidence & Inner Strength

Supports: Self-Belief & Resilience

  • Kids explore their inner power through mindful movement

  • Encouraged to try new things in a safe, nurturing space

  • Group and partner yoga promote respect and teamwork


Rest & Relaxation

Supports: Emotional Balance & Recovery

  • Every class ends with quiet time to rest and reset

  • Builds early skills in stillness, rest, and self-awareness

  • Encourages peaceful habits they can take home

FAQ’s

  • Yes! Our sessions are carefully designed for little ones aged 2.5 – 5. We use our imagination, stories, breathwork, and playful movement to gently support children’s physical, emotional, and social development, all in a way that’s fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.

  • Not at all.

    Our classes are based on exploration and play, not perfect poses or sitting still. Children are encouraged to move in ways that feel natural to them, with plenty of repetition and gentle guidance to build familiarity and confidence.

  • Each session follows a familiar rhythm with a playful warm-up, story-based movement, breathing, and a calming relaxation moment. We use lots of props like scarves, breathing ball, and sensory elements to keep children engaged and help them feel safe.

  • Nope! We bring everything we need! All we ask is for a safe, clean space such as a hall, soft play area, or clear classroom floor.

  • Our nursery sessions typically last 30 minutes, depending on the age group and class size. They’re short, sweet, and designed to fit seamlessly into your daily rhythm.

  • Absolutely! We’re happy to offer a wellbeing session or short block of classes so you can get a feel for how it works. Some children take a little time to warm up, especially in group settings, so one session may not show the full impact, but it’s a lovely place to start.

    ✨ Get in touch here to explore what’s possible.

  • The Little Yoga Glow sessions have become a highlight of our week. Jay brings such a fun, joyful presence into the room, and the children are completely captivated - it’s such a valuable addition to our setting.

    Headteacher - Longney Primary Academy, Gloucestershire

  • My daughter talks about yoga day all the time! She comes home showing us her 'lion breath' and 'tree pose', and we’ve even started using some of the breathing at bedtime. It’s amazing to see her so calm, proud, and connected to her body.

    Mum to 3-year-old Evie

  • Jay, I love yoga and I love you! Laughing tree in fairy land and crawling through tunnels. Can we go on more adventures?

    Henry, age 4

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Whether you’re curious about yoga in your setting, want to chat through options, or are ready to get started, we’re here to help.

✨ Fill out the contact form here
✨ We’ll be in touch to arrange a friendly chat
✨ Together, we’ll create a yoga offering that fits your children and your schedule

Let’s bring a little more calm, confidence and joy to your school or nursery 🌼

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We’d love to hear from you