Children will enjoy a wide range of activities including an introduction to yoga, short children-friendly asana classes, chanting, crafts, lots of fun and games, and Karma Yoga (service/pitching in to the ashram community). They will also learn stories from Passover, Easter, and the yogic scriptures.
In addition, there will be a special exploration of Ayurveda led by Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman, Ayurvedic doctor and author of “Ayurveda Chronicles: The Adventures of Vata, Pitta, & Kapha.”
Through engaging stories and hands-on activities, children will meet the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and learn simple ways to stay balanced, healthy, and connected to nature’s rhythms.
Join us for this joyful, interactive program that blends Yoga, Ayurveda, story-telling, and creative play to inspire well-being and mindfulness in children.
This program is offered during the adult Asana & Pranayama classes. The morning session meets from 7:55 am – 9:55 am and the afternoon session meets from 3:55 pm – 5:55 pm. Drop-off and pick-up at the Annapurna Devi House.
This program is for children ages 4-12. Parents/adults must register separately for our Yoga Vacation Program. Children under 4 are most welcome, and must be accompanied by a parent. Children 13+ are welcome to assist with Karma Yoga and crafts and will be encouraged to participate in at least one adult class per day.
Please note: The $120 tuition is a one-time fee for each child participating in the program. Children may attend any or all sessions of the program for this fee.
Please register for this program at the same time you register for the adult program(s) you will be attending. It is required that your children are registered prior to arriving at the ashram so staff can prepare for the correct number of children.
What to bring, special needs & other planning: Please have children bring at least one pair of closed-toe shoes and a great book to read to replace media play. See the Guest Information tab below for additional information.
Dr. Marisa Jackson-Kinman is a Doctor of Ayurveda and Senior Faculty at the California College of Ayurveda, where she was awarded the esteemed title of Ayurvedacharya in June 2021. Dr. Marisa has been practicing and teaching Ayurveda since 2002. In addition, she is a Sivananda Certified Yoga Teacher, a Specialist in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, and a Panchakarma Specialist.
She is the author of the children’s book Ayurveda Chronicles: The Adventures of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, an edutainment book in which the basic principles of Ayurveda are presented in the form of a magical adventure story. Additional books in the series will be available very soon.
Dr. Marisa’s life-long passion is to bring sacred healing to her students, patients, and the global community. This passion inspires her to teach Ayurveda and Yoga programs and write children’s books on Ayurveda, hoping that it will contribute towards a more peaceful, healthy, and loving world.
This children’s program takes place during the adult pranyama/asana classes.
Meet daily at the Annapurna Devi House.
Morning Sessions – begin at 7:55 am – 9:55 am
Morning Snack
Karma Yoga
Children’s Satsang
Asana Class
Afternoon Sessions – begin at 3:55 pm – 5:55 pm
Afternoon Snack
Karma Yoga
Arts and Crafts/Games/Beach Walk
For children up to age 7 parents bring their child to the session and come meet their child at the end of the session. Older children will be released at the end of the session to meet their parents for the meal.
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