YoKid is a non-profit that provides instruction in yoga for kids of all ages. By participating in kids yoga, children are able to foster greater self-awareness and, in turn, realize their full potential physically, academically, socially, and emotionally.
It is our belief that ALL children should have access to the benefits of kids yoga. Therefore, YoKid provides low-cost classes for any interested school or organization, and further-reduced yoga classes to children who come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. All fees are based on a sliding scale, to ensure that all kids can participate in the kids yoga programs.
Did You Know?
- Kids yoga improves self-esteem and self-awareness
- People with high self-esteem are more likely to create healthy, secure and honest relationships, and are less likely to develop eating disorders, depression or other mental health conditions
- The average kid watches five hours and three minutes of television daily
- Nationally, DC has the 9th highest amount of overweight kids at 35.4%, Maryland at 28.8%, and Virginia with 31.0%
- Yoga has been proven to reduce stress, improve concentration & relaxation, and promote healthy lifestyles
- Youth development programs, such as YoKid, offer kids the opportunity to experience fun, challenge, and enjoyment, while increasing their self-esteem and decreasing their stress
- Kids involved in regular physical activity are less likely to smoke than those who are not
- The increasing competitiveness in youth sports settings has linked sports to numerous negative social outcomes including acts of violence and aggression. Yoga, on the other hand, is a noncompetitive activity.
- Yoga improves skill development, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
An interview from one of our program partners, Higher Achievement DC, describes why Higher Achievement values YoKid:
