CircusYoga blends the practice of yoga with the skills of circus. Through this two-week interdisciplinary residency K-8 students will explore kinesiology, creativity and connection.

Yoga is an ancient science that teaches us how to be aware of our bodies in action. Circus is a culture of inclusion and celebration that teaches us how remarkable we can be in our bodies.

We will begin by exploring our anatomy and physiology as it relates to a particular skill. We will learn how the whole body and the focus of the mind contribute to our movement, choices, and abilities in any activity. CircusYoga offers a cooperative learning environment. Students are met where they are, and are encouraged to lead with their curiosity. Through this exploration each class will co-create a performance act. Some schools opt to offer a full-circle learning experience where kids teach their parents what they’ve learned in a family workshop. And some parents even choose to join us in the classroom everyday as life-long learners. The culminating experience is an hour-long CircusYoga Celebration open to the whole school community!

CircusYoga Studies: Yoga Flow, Partner Acrobatics, Equilibristics (Balancing on objects…), Partner Yoga, Juggling, Manipulations (Diabolo, Plates, Poi…), and Human Pyramids

Anatomy Studies: The Respiratory System, The Muscular System, The Fluid System, The Digestive System, The Nervous System, The Sensory System, and The Skeletal System