What is Relax Kids?
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Relax Kids is one of the leading programs for child relaxation classes and resources. Relax Kids uses relaxation techniques to help children recognise their strengths and manage their emotional journey through life. The relaxation techniques provide a toolbox of skills which children can take with them as they grow up. If children can learn to be calm under pressure at a young age, this ability will help them throughout their life.
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Relax Kids uses research-based mindful and relaxation techniques alongside values and positive psychology (positivity, strength-building, gratitude, resilience and compassion) to help support children's emotional health and wellbeing.
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Relax Kids classes include the following activities:
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Dynamic warm ups and exercises
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Mindful games
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Relaxing stretches
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Calming breathing exercises
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Soothing self massage
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Positive affirmations
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Creative visualisations
Benefits of Relax Kids
Benefits for your child's body
Develops body awareness and flexibility
Helps release endorphins, a natural chemical that makes you feel happy
Improves co-ordination and balance
Brings energy to the whole system
Helps decrease physical tension, relax muscles and calm the nervous system
Improves circulation, energy levels and boosts the immune system
Promotes deeper sleep
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Benefits for your child's mind
Stills, calms and clears the mind
Sharpens concentration
Promotes positive thinking
Improves memory retention and listening skills
Benefits for your child's emotional wellbeing
Develops children's self- confidence and self-esteem
Gives children tools to cope with stress and anxiety
Improves emotional health and literacy
Develops imagination, creativity and self-expression
Little Stars
Little Stars are Relax Kids classes for children under 5.
They follow the same 7 steps, around a different theme or story each week, teaching children how to relax and enjoy being still.
The classes incorporate movement and exercise, mindfulness and relaxation games, stretching, massage ( often parents with their own child), breathing techniques, affirmations and visualisations. The sessions gently introduce children to simple and fun relaxation tools that can be used in all areas of their lives..
Parents are expected to stay with their child and can also benefit from the tools we use.
Classes can also be held in a nursery or preschool, please get in touch if you would like us to visit your setting.
Private classes at home
Relax Kids is also available as a 1:1., family or small group session in your home.
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No special equipment or large space is required, making this an ideal activity to enjoy at home, and a familiar environment might be more appropriate for some children. Working together as a family can also help develop tools and language that you can use together.
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Please get in touch to discuss availability and pricing.