We are thrilled to announce that beginning in the
2026-2027 school year,
Rise Yoga will offer a nurturing after-school alternative
for children in grades K-5, led by educators,
community builders and social emotional wellness experts.
Kids Yoga,
Mindfulness, Conscious Breath
and Creative Expression
for balanced bodies, minds, and hearts.
Rising Hearts Club
Join us
after school!
Mondays-
Thursdays
3:30-5:15 pm
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1, 2, and 4- day enrollment options
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Transportation solutions offered
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10% sibling discount
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Registration now OPEN for 2026-27 school year​
Intentionally limited capacity
to create a supportive small group
after-school environment
*Call to reserve a space for your child!*
434-242-9844
Why Yoga and Mindfulness for kids?
How does Rising Hearts Club support the intention of these practices?
Our children are growing up in a fast-paced, high-pressure, overstimulating world that often divides us as individuals rather than bringing us together. This can create a sense of isolation, disconnection, anxiety and overwhelm for children, while not explicitly being taught or having resources to self-regulate, connect or tap into their inner resilience. Yoga and mindfulness offer children embodied practical tools to pause, breathe, reconnect and rise- from the inside out.
Practicing yoga and mindfulness in community offer children the opportunity to learn this together.
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Nurturing the whole child
Yoga and mindfulness support social-emotional growth, physical health, and mental well-being. It is a practice that nurtures the mind, body, and heart—building strength and resilience, reducing stress and anxiety, fostering empathy and compassion, and encouraging positive relationships with self, peers, and family.
Sense of Belonging
At Rise Yoga we believe children rise when they feel safe, connected and seen. Our program weaves together
mindful movement, breath awareness, social-emotional learning, creative expression, and community-based
practices in ways that allow children to confidently shine their lights into the world,
knowing they belong, exactly as they are.
Connection and Collective Care
When children learn to pay attention with care and kindness to their own breath, emotions and movement,
and practice moving more mindfully through their world, they don’t just grow within their own true nature-
they help others rise too.
Supportive Environment
Rising Hearts Club offers a cozy small group setting, led by compassionate educators, community builders and social emotional wellness experts who are trained to meet a wide range of needs. Our facilitation team will also welcome the support of peer mentors to continue
co-creating and cultivating a network of community care.
Meet The Team
“I love school, but sometimes I just wish there was more space to breathe. I want to learn in a small group, in a place where I can move my body freely, create, be outside, grow at my own pace,
and just...be me!” ~ 9 year-old participant
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Rising Hearts offers a caring and supportive small group environment, a whole child approach, and flexibility for children to make choices based on personal reflection, self awareness, and intention.
A typical afternoon at Rising Hearts
3 -3:30 pm: Escorted walk from pick up locations to Rise Yoga studio
3:30-3:50: Healthy Snack, Connection, Reflection, Rest and Recharge
3:50-4: a Mindful Pause- Breath and Intentional Transition
4-4:45: Facilitated structured activity*
Mondays and Thursdays: Yoga & Mindfulness
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Creative Expression, including
Interactive Music, Visual Arts and Imaginative Play
All days: possibility of Outdoor Exploration, including accompanied group bicycling with permission
*quiet reading or journaling space always available as an alternative*
4:45-5:15 homework support, independent or paired reading and/or outdoor play
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Bilingual instructional support available in Spanish and English.
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Weekly Pricing Scale
1 day per week*: $30 ($270 quarterly)
2 days per week*: $50 ($450 quarterly )
4 days per week: $95 ($855 quarterly)
* Consistent day selection required for 1 and 2 day enrollment options,
changes may be made at the start of each quarter as availability allows.
Quarterly 9-week sessions follow the GASD calendar.
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30% deposit due at time of enrollment to reserve space. Remaining balance due 3 weeks prior to start of each quarter.
Payment plans and partial needs-based scholarships available.
Call for more information on pricing and transportation.
