ParaStars Yoga® for children
(6 to 11 years)
ParaStars Yoga® for children is a seated yoga programme for children with a disability or long-term health condition. Benefits include improved posture, fitness, physical & motor skills, spatial awareness, balance, coordination and flexibility. A stress relieving programme to increase confidence, and range of movement & to enrich everyday life. Some lessons include soft toys Prana Parrot, Meditating Max and Yoga Ted. Children may also bring their own favourite toy to class. These lessons include some exercises for the upper body only and some exercises for the upper and lower body to offer diversity and levels.
Course Instructors
Jessie
Jessie is an experienced Yoga and Movement practitioner and has been teaching for many years, specialising in Inclusive yoga, Kid’s Yoga & Dance, Contemporary and 1920’s Vintage Jazz.
Jessie is super passionate about bringing people together through her love for movement, and every day she feels so lucky to have a job that she loves, and “feels so blessed to work and teach with the most amazing people.”
As a teacher she is fun, open, motivating and imaginative, whilst all with a friendly smile and compassion. Jessie is always aiming to create an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and uplifted.
Jessie loves exercise, being outdoors, exploring, festivals, people and anything sparkly.
You can get to know Jessie via our inclusive online dance and yoga programmes and she also teaches for Synergy for British Blind Sport and our Sussex branch.
Cristina
Cristina always knew that movement was good for her physically and mentally, but when she first started practicing yoga she didn’t realise how much it would transform her life!
Christina's mission is to help people find their own individual expression on the mat, connect with themselves and others and guide them through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Cristina teaches Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, ParaStars Yoga®, children's Yoga and Meditation. Her classes aim to find the right balance of dynamic and restorative poses, with a focus on mental and physical strength and relaxation. Cristina has also produced our popular Children In Need Meditations.
Cristina will take you on an inspiring yoga journey and encourage you to work within your range and level. Her classes are friendly, engaging and very popular.
Rebekah
Rebekah is a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher, a level 3 childcare worker, certified in Core Anatomy Vinyassa and has trained with Dashama in Pranashama Yoga. As a qualified Life Coach & Counsellor, Becky is deeply interested in Spirituality and combines her areas of expertise to offer health and wellness in mind, body and soul. Rebekah works with Synergy on our online programmes, in schools and for weekly classes in Freedom Leisure venues. Her classes deliver to children, teens, adults and the SEN community.
Becky is on a mission to help participants tap into their highest potential: “overcoming self-sabotage, awakening to our truest desires and healing from any past trauma or wounds, which would disable us from our highest potential”.
As a teacher Rebekah enjoys making yoga accessible to all – and often brings in help from her soft toy collection – Prana Parrot, Meditating Max and Yoga Ted.
For adults and teens, each class offers an opportunity to embrace a deeper knowledge of yourself and you will be encouraged to believe in yourself! Rebekah's classes are fun, engaging and encouraging - she has a large following on Synergy. You can get to know Rebekah via our inclusive online yoga and ParaStars Yoga® programmes and she also teaches for Synergy for their British Blind Sport partnership.
Esme
Esme graduated from the Arts University, Bournemouth and is passionate about wellbeing, keeping fit and practicing mindfulness via meditation. Her particular passion is Mental Health and she started with Synergy as a volunteer. We have also collaborated on charity events for Mental Health.
In her daily routines, Esme practices yoga and meditation, in her mission to improve both mental health and body. Esme also loves dancing, whether face to face or virtually! She shares the Synergy dream of reaching everyone!
You can get to know Esme via her inspiring and uplifting audio meditations online - Relax and Enjoy.