Nassau County

Namaste
377B South Oyster Bay Rd., Plainview
516-931-8443
Wednesdays 4:30–5:15pm
$228 for 12 classes or $19 for drop-in
Ages 5–10
Classes at Namaste in Plainview integrate yoga with what kids love best: playing! Kids will have a familiar and comfortable introduction to the exercise as they enjoy a favorite game, such as Red Light, Green Light, while cleverly utilizing yoga poses and practices  Seasoned instructors teach children how to incorporate the techniques they learn in class into their everyday lives to help them at home, in school and with extracurricular activities. Namaste also offers prenatal yoga classes by appointment. New classes are offered regularly. Call 516-931-8443 for more information.

Breathe N Flow Yoga
361 Atlantic Ave., Freeport
516-632-9626
$220 for 20 classes or $12–$20 drop-in
All ages
The calendar at Breathe N Flow in Freeport is chock full of opportunities for the whole family to practice yoga.  A favorite of members is the biweekly kids and adult classes that are held simultaneously to enable parents and children to practice yoga independently, giving them the opportunity to discuss their individual experiences after their respective class.  Kids Yoga classes are for children ages 5–12 and incorporate fun and imaginative play to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques while moving  their bodies and having fun  in a noncompetitive environment. Additionally, kids will learn ways to relax and get control of stress in their lives. YogArt classes enable kids to express themselves through the practice of yoga and creating art. Five prenatal classes are scheduled each week providing lots of opportunities for moms-to-be to  gain and maintain strength and flexibility during their pregnancy.  Baby & Me classes allow moms (and dads!) to continue their yoga once baby arrives. Special events and workshops are continuously being added to the calendar. Call 516-632-9626 for more information.

Om Sweet Om
12 Irma Ave., Port Washington
516-944-YOGA
$288 for 16 classes or $20 for drop-in
All ages
Om Sweet Om in Port Washington has a wide range of classes for the entire family. Moms-to-be can participate in a prenatal class to ease strain on their bodies and prepare for childbirth then progress into “Buddaful Baby” classes once baby arrives, to restore, revitalize, and meet other new moms. Classes for children ages 4–7 employ unique approaches to access the interest of all types of kids. Music, art, crafts, nature, and language are all used to create connections within the class all while learning and practicing  the principles of yoga. Children ages 8–11 can join the “Little Ashtanges” program where they will develop their yoga poses and practices while finding strength, accomplishment, peace, and an opportunity to destress! Teen classes and mother-daughter classes are available as well. Call 516-944-YOGA for more information.

Yoga Long Beach
54 West Park Ave., 2nd floor
Wednesdays 4:30–5:30pm
$200 for 10 classes
Ages 4–6 and 7–10
516-889-0808
Yoga Long Beach offers two separate children’s yoga classes. Yoga 4 Little Ones is designed for children ages 4–6 and Kids Power Yoga is designed for older children, ages 7–10. Private lessons for kids are also available by calling 516-889-0808.Yoga Long Beach also offers unique yoga birthday parties ranging from Yoga Spa Parties to Yoga Art Parties. Click here for more information.

Revolution Yoga
7 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre
516-61-YOGA-1
All ages
Revolution Yoga of Rockville Centre offers Yoga for kids from newborn through teens. Classes are divided into age-appropriate groups.  Classes for younger children are playful and combine simple yoga poses with songs, puppets, and stories that exercise social, sensory, and motor skills while increasing flexibility. Older children will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing techniques and learn self-respect and respect for others through the practice of fun postures and group games. Prenatal and postnatal classes are also available, as well as a storytime hour, art class, family classes, private lessons and birthday parties are also offered. Call 516-61-YOGA-1 for more information.

Suffolk County

“Little Warriors” at Simplicity Yoga
84 Main St., Kings Park
631-546-8894
Saturdays 1:45pm
$15
Ages 3–7
Simplicity Yoga hosts a fun children’s level yoga class that combines the fundamentals of yoga with games to promote a healthy body and spirit with an emphasis on respect for oneself and others. Children will participate in both partner exercises as well as poses on their own. Classes end with a short meditation where the kids are encouraged to be quiet and fill themselves with a sense of peace and calm, a practice that they will hopefully carry with them for a lifetime! Parents are welcome to stay and watch and even join in if the mood strikes! Simplicity Yoga will be holding a Mommy & Me yoga class for moms (or dads!) and infants (ages 2 months to crawling) in the fall. Call 631-546-8894 for details.

“Mommy & Baby Yoga” at Avalon Park & Preserve
200 Harbor Rd., Stony Brook
631-689-0619
Tuesdays 10–11am
$12
Ages newborn–18 months
There’s so much to gain at the Mommy & Baby Yoga program held at the Barn on the grounds of the beautiful Avalon Park & Preserve in Stony Brook. Aside from all of the health benefits to practicing yoga, moms will have an opportunity to meet with other moms, share stories and life experiences and really celebrate motherhood. Moms will learn techniques to “find calm in the chaos” by using yoga to strengthen their patience and acceptance, two vital tools for both new and experienced moms.  Babies are allowed to be babies at Mommy & Baby Yoga and even if you have to nurse the whole class you will be reminded to breathe, stretch your spine and strengthen your core all while feeding baby! Prenatal classes are also offered. Call 631-689-0619 for more information.

Yogaholic
426 Main St., Center Moriches
631-909-2649
Wednesdays 4:30– 5:30pm
$15
Ages 5–12
Yogaholic is a community Yoga center offering kids and adults a safe and comfortable environment to practice yoga. Their mission is to inspire confidence in their students to exercise their bodies in a fun and safe way. Prenatal, Mommy & Me and family classes are offered in addition to the weekly kids’ classes. Call 631-909-2649 for more information.

Check out the programs calendar at your local library as well. Libraries such as Great Neck, Manhasset, Oceanside, Shirley, Middle Country, and Shoreham all offer yoga classes. Sign-up is required and a program fee is usually charged for participation.