March 04, 2018

Announcing new Tween & Teen workshops

March 04, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Say hello to our new workshops for Tweens and Teens! All the benefits of a great yoga class paired with time for kids to focus on wellness, mindfulness, and goal setting. Geared for ages 8-12, this is a great opportunity to recenter with great exercise and meaningful activities.

June 08, 2017

"Whoa. I didn't know yoga was like this!"

June 08, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Remember 5th grade? The "almost middle school" year where you are no longer a little kid, not yet a middle school kid, but you have very definite opinions and ideas. Now. Picture 40 fifth graders, in front of me...most about to try yoga for the first time.

March 09, 2017

What a storm. And weekend update.

March 09, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

After the crazy weather here in Rochester, NY (now dubbed The Great Wind Storm of 2017), I hope everyone is safe, warm, and power has returned. Tonight's blog is one of gratitude, as news reports say there were no serious injuries as a result of yesterday's 80mph winds. But the outpouring of support that rose from the windstorm chaos...amazing. I sure am thankful to be part of this amazing community!

As we look forward to this weekend, I wanted to let everyone know that all classes and events are still on.

March 02, 2017

3 tips to relax your child and let them "just be"

March 02, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

How often do you find yourself able to just "be". No bottled up energy. No worries. Less stress. Those moments are precious, right? Now put yourself in a child's shoes. Whether it's academic stresses, social situations, or anxiety, children need the opportunity to just "be" as much as we do. But how do we actually DO it? Here are 3 ideas on how kids yoga can help your child release a good amount of energy + re-focus + find their own sense of calm. "Just be."

February 26, 2017

NEW tween class + this week's schedule

February 26, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Breathe. Smile. A new class is here! Thanks to the great feedback from Butterfly Kids Yoga clients, I am happy to announce a new Tween Yoga class, beginning on Sunday, March 5. This class is geared for ages 8-12 and is perfect for Tweens looking to: