‘Yoga’ with Maya and Penny
Our Yoga Leads Maya and Penny brings calm and connection through Yoga.
Learning and Moving
Our Yoga sessions with Maya and Penny take place three times a week for all age groups at Ellie's, bringing calm, movement, and connection to the children’s day. Led by our Yoga Leads, Maya and Penny, these fun and gentle sessions encourage children to stretch, move, breathe, and relax.
Children love taking turns choosing different yoga poses, building confidence while enjoying movement in a playful and supportive environment. Yoga helps children feel calm, balanced, and ready to learn.
Balanced Learning
Maya and Penny
Supporting the EYFS
(Early Years Foundation Stage)
Our yoga sessions support several areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including:
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development – helping children manage feelings and build confidence
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Physical Development – developing strength, balance, and coordination through movement
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Communication and Language – encouraging listening, following instructions, and group participation
Through Yoga with Maya and Penny, children enjoy a calming and engaging experience that supports their wellbeing, development, and love for learning at Ellie’s Nursery Epping.
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FAQ Yoga with Maya and Penny
1. What are the benefits of yoga for young children?
Yoga offers many benefits for children under five. It supports focus, emotional regulation, coordination, body awareness, and confidence while also helping children learn how to relax and manage their feelings. Through our sessions, we have observed children becoming calmer, more focused, and more confident in their movements. Many children look forward to the sessions, enjoy choosing poses, and use breathing techniques to help regulate their emotions throughout the day.
2. How often do the children take part in yoga?
Children at Ellie’s Nursery take part in Yoga with Maya and Penny three times a week. This regular routine helps children become familiar with the movements and relaxation techniques, allowing them to gain the full benefits of the programme.
3. Who leads the yoga sessions?
The sessions are led by our dedicated Yoga Leads, Maya and Penny, who guide the children through fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness activities designed especially for young children.
4. What happens during a yoga session?
Children take part in gentle stretching, simple yoga poses, breathing exercises, and calming relaxation activities. Sessions are interactive and playful, and children love taking turns choosing yoga poses, which helps them feel confident and involved.
5. How does yoga support children’s learning?
Yoga supports several areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It helps develop Physical Development through balance and coordination, Personal, Social and Emotional Development by supporting wellbeing and confidence, and Communication and Language through listening, following instructions, and group participation.
6. Is yoga suitable for all ages?
Yes. Our sessions are carefully adapted so all age groups at Ellie’s Nursery can participate and enjoy the experience in a way that suits their stage of development.
7. Why do we include yoga in our nursery programme?
We believe supporting children’s wellbeing, confidence, and emotional development is just as important as their learning. Yoga provides children with valuable tools to relax, focus, and feel calm, helping them feel happy, balanced, and ready to learn throughout their day.