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FAQ's for little lights yoga classes - OSHC & Vacation Care Programs
How long does each class run for?
​         OSHC
  • Classes are designed in 8 week blocks, starting in week two of each school term, unless otherwise specified. The duration of each weekly class is 45 minutes. We recommend you book your child in for the full 8 week course. To ensure your child gains maximum benefits, weekly attendance allows them to become familiar with practicing each pose, build trust, gain confidence and increase strength. Children experience success through repetition and predictability, each week they become more comfortable with the yoga teacher, the group and flow of the class structure. Weekly attendance builds an atmosphere of safety and trust for all who participate, which supports children’s full participation and overall wellbeing.
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​         VACATION CARE
  • ​Classes are designed to engage, inspire, spark creativity and educate children all while having FUN! Yoga poses help children from 5 - 12 years improve focus, concentration and flexibility, while building strength and boosting confidence. Children enjoy yoga games, connecting in partner/group poses and letting go in free style dance/movement. All yoga classes end with breathing exercises and relaxation to cultivate a sense of calm and peaceful wellbeing.
   
How many children per yoga class?
  • Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 15 children, this allows the yoga teacher to create a sense of community and connection within the yoga class and maintain quality yoga teaching.                                                                                                                                      

How much do OSHC yoga classes cost?
  • little lights yoga fee is $10 per child per class. Fees received are to be paid in one upfront payment by week 2 of term. Please note, once the 8 week class block begins there are no refunds/partial refunds. $13 casual class only If space is available.

How much do Vacation Care classes cost?
  • ​ little lights yoga vacation care fee depends on how many classes are booked per visit. Please contact us for more information.
Is the yoga teacher qualified?
  • Yes. Amanda has completed specialised children’s yoga teacher training with Loraine Rushton of Zenergy Yoga, which include: Foundation, Advanced, Mastery and Yoga Therapy courses and has been practicing yoga for the last 10 years. In addition, Amanda is also a qualified early childhood educator with 20 years experience working with young children.

What do children need to wear?
Children are required to:
  • Wear loose comfortable clothing such as leggings, shorts or track suit pants with a favourite T-Shirt. This type of clothing provides comfort, ease of movement and protects children’s dignity. If children are wearing a skirt/dress as part of their school uniform, please make sure they are wearing leggings/sport shorts/lycra shorts underneath.
  • have long hair tied back from their face
  • be free from jewellery and accessories such as; hats, sunglasses, necklaces/bracelets or scarves
  • practice yoga in bare feet (unless weather is extremely cold)

Does my child need to bring their own yoga mat?
No, all yoga mats are supplied.

What about toileting needs?
Children are reminded to go to the toilet just before the yoga class begins. This avoids disruption to the class and ensures children gain maximum benefits of participating in the full yoga class.

Is my child allowed to eat before yoga class?
Typically we don’t encourage children to eat straight before doing yoga. Practicing yoga after eating large amounts of food can feel uncomfortable as the body is trying to digest food while doing the yoga poses. However, we understand children are often hungry at 3.15pm when school finishes, so a small light snack would be ok if needed. For example a piece of fruit.

Does the yoga teacher have a current criminal history screen check and other relevant documents?
Yes, the yoga teacher holds:
  • Child-related employment screening certificate, issued by DCSI
  • First Aid Certificate:
  • Apply first aid – Early Childhood
  • Perform CPR
  • Provide basic emergency life support
  • Management of Asthma & Anaphylaxis
  • Child Safe Environments Certificate (reporting child abuse and neglect)

What are the benefits of yoga for children?
Through nurturing the whole child, children experience benefits on physical, mental and emotional levels, which eventually encourage their spirits to shine.

On a physical level children:
  • increase strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, through body awareness
  • increase energy levels and stamina
  • learn how regulate their breathing, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm
  • develop good posture and alignment for a strong healthy spine
  • work muscles, bones, joints and improve organ function
On a mental level children:
  • increase their focus, concentration and listening skills
  • learn life skills to balance emotions, calm the nervous system and reduce stress
  • learn stillness and relaxation to calm busy minds
  • reduce stress and anxiety
  • develop resilience and stability
On an emotional level children:
  • benefit from increased levels of confidence, self-esteem and inner strength
  • learn kindness and respect for themselves and others
  • enrich their creativity and imagination
  • create a sense of peaceful wellbeing
  • build balance and inner quiet

Do little lights yoga classes support My Time, Our Place (MTOP) – Framework for School Age Care in Australia and the National Quality Standard? (NQS)
  • Yes, little lights yoga supports the MTOP and also helps your OSHC program meet requirements of the NQS. If you would like to know more information on how yoga classes can support these document requirements we are more than happy to discuss this with you in more detail.

Can parents stay and watch their child?
  • Typically we discourage parents/guardians from staying for the class. We find that children settle better, are more engaged and less distracted when their parents are not present.

How do we know what happens in a yoga class?
  • At the beginning of each 8 week class block, little lights yoga will provide parents with a brief descriptive overview.

Bushfire policy
  • Please note, if your child’s school is in a high risk bushfire area, on catastrophic fire days all yoga classes will be cancelled and rescheduled

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