The children at Benenden Pre-School have been enjoying their Yoga sessions brought to them by Hayley Sanderson of Namaste Kids. The sessions take place weekly on a Monday afternoon.Hayley interacted well with the children using age-appropriate material remembering all their names, and constructing her sessions around fantastic stories that interest children for example the butterfly activity where she would ask each child to choose a colour to paint each part of the butterfly and they would join in with actions. Hayley also introduced activities that would challenge the children more, such as I’m a little tea pot, and if they struggled she would find a way to support them, thus helping with children’s confidence in a new activity.The children benefited in their physical development from Hayley’s yoga sessions by trying out different movements, and in terms of communication by listening to and following instructions.

Below are some of the quotes received from the children & parents about their yoga session.

Ava: "I like lying on the mat "  Rowan: "I like saying Namaste and joining my hands"

"My daughter loves Hayley's yoga classes. Down time, learning inner calm and soothing techniques is invaluable. Can highly recommend this class."
Mother to Abigail age 7

“Hayley's yoga classes have been a big hit with my son. He has higher functioning autism and we have used the breathing technique learnt in class on a daily basis. Highly recommended.”  Mother  to Noah age 10