Worksop nursery launches yoga sessions for children

A Worksop nursery has launched its very own yoga programme, inspired by some of the nation’s favourite nursery rhymes.
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Busy Bees, on Celtic Point, is encouraging children to take some time out of their day to feel calmer, improve flexibility, and develop locomotor skills by taking part in its new initiative, Yoga with Buzz.

From Ten Green Bottles to Rock-a-bye Baby, the programme includes a whole host of child-friendly yoga positions, including mountain, upward facing dog and tree pose, with the aim of encouraging children to take care of their wellbeing from a young age.

Associated with stillness and silence, yoga may seem a world away from the excitement of a nursery, but when adapted for children, it can be hugely beneficial in helping to manage their emotions.

Busy Bees at Worksop has launched the new Yoga With Buzz sessions for childrenBusy Bees at Worksop has launched the new Yoga With Buzz sessions for children
Busy Bees at Worksop has launched the new Yoga With Buzz sessions for children

The practice is also a fantastic tool for story-telling, imaginative play and exploration, which can be used to promote calmness and offer an alternative way for children to get up and active.

Rachel Brown, centre director at Busy Bees at Worksop, said: “Here at Busy Bees, we’re focused on providing opportunities that give children the best start in life, and learning techniques to promote wellbeingt.

"Our new programme is designed to include playful, imaginative poses to help children to remain in the moment, as well as teach easy breathing activities as a technique for children to use to keep calm in when needed.

“The sessions have proven to be a big hit with the children and yoga has already become a more regular part of our nursery routine.”

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