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9:00am EDT

Kids Yoga Class - Stretch, Shine, & Smile

Saturday June 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Stretch, Shine, & Smile: A joyful and inclusive yoga class designed for children of all abilities! In Stretch, Shine & Smile, kids will explore playful movement, gentle stretching, and mindful breathing in a way that feels fun and accessible for everyone. Using music, storytelling, and interactive activities, this class encourages self-expression, confidence, and connection.Modifications and adaptive poses ensure that every child can participate at their own pace, whether seated, standing, or using mobility aids. We’ll move, laugh, and shine together—because yoga is for every body!

Facilitators

Mellany Bartkowiak

Mellany is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with certifications in Yin Yoga and Asanas for Autism. With three years of teaching experience, Mellany is deeply passionate about making yoga an accessible and transformative journey for all, weaving themes of connection, healing... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Kids Yoga, No experience needed

10:00am EDT

Get Zen

Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

I teach children yoga postures, breathing techniques and EFT practice while incorporating costumes, props, singing and dancing. Making the class fun and functional, while keeping the kids engaged

Facilitators

Erin Casper

Trained to instruct Kundalini Yoga to people of all ages and physical/mental ability. I incorporate several different breathing techniques with basic yoga postures, to obtain a state of mental and physical relaxation. I encourage the use of a stuffed animal, known as a posture pal... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Kids Yoga, No experience needed

11:00am EDT

Learn & Make Your Own Mandala

Saturday June 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Color yourself calm with some gentle movement, guided meditation, and coloring your very own mandala. Mandalas are mystical symbols, typically circular and geometric in form, and represent wholeness or unified energy. They have played a role in Eastern spiritual development for centuries, and are widely favored as meditational focal points because of their balancing and calming effects. The practice of coloring mandalas is a way not only to focus your mind and calm down your awareness, but also to open your heart. As kids, we were constantly doing things with our hands and colors. But as adults, most of us have stopped doing that. We've lost our creative outlet. Until now! Not only is coloring mandalas a fun and creative activity, but it has been shown to have therapeutic benefits such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving focus and concentration, and promoting relaxation. This workshop is open to people of all skill levels, even if you think you're not an artist! We'll begin with some gentle breathwork and movement (no need to bring a yoga mat--we'll do this in our seats), then I'll walk you through a guided visualization to awaken your creative energy. I'll teach you about the meaning of mandalas and the symbolism behind the colors you choose to use, and you'll get to color a beautiful mandala and tap into your inner artist. Workshop limited to 20 participants, FCFS.

Facilitators

Lisa Molendini

Lisa Molendini is a RYT 500®, E-RYT 200®, YACEP®, meditation instructor, and Reiki master providing curated yoga and mindfulness opportunities throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania area and beyond. In addition to numerous group classes, festivals and community events, workshops... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Creative Workshop, No experience needed

12:00pm EDT

Kids Scavenger Hunt

Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Facilitators

Michelle Mahmood

Friendly, positive and encouraging personality are a few words to describe Michelle. Yoga has been a part of her life for many years. It was when Michelle was pregnant with her first son that she began to practice prenatal yoga regularly and wanted to pursue her yoga passion in a... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Kids Area - Grassy area by lazy river

Kids Yoga, No experience needed

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