STORIES | CREATIVITY | RELAXATION | SELF-RELIANCE | MOVEMENT | CONFIDENCE | LANGUAGE | FUN
ABOUT MAMI BEE YOGA (and me)
I am Marzia, the human behind Mami Bee Yoga. Kids yoga (intended in the way thought by Cosmic Kids) really brings together all of my passions: creativity, movement, fun, performance, entertaining and teaching children, coming up with new stories and adventures, and, of course, yoga. Through my son, I experienced first-hand how kids yoga can help children to gain confidence, learn important life lessons and increase their self-esteem.
After teaching an Italian preschool class, and realizing how the stories in kids yoga truly promote language development, I decided to pursue my certification with Cosmis Kids Yoga and I am hoping to offer my classes as a tool to teach, or reinforce, the Italian language outside of Italy.
By trade, I am a graphic designer and illustrator, living and working in the Washington, DC area. Originally from Italy, my experience includes design, photography, fine art, and performance art. I have written four children's books, and maybe one day I will adapt them into kids yoga adventures. In my spare time, I love to travel, draw, drum, go to concerts and festivals, and visit the best playgrounds the world has to offer.
Want to work with me? E-mail me at marzi.motta@gmail.com
BENEFITS OF KIDS YOGA
There are many benefits to introducing yoga to children. Through the stories and movements introduced in a non-competitive environment, kids yoga can:
• Encourage good posture and overall physical fitness.
• Help to maintain flexibility and mobility in all joints and muscles.
• Support the immune system.
• Reduce stress.
• Improve balance.
• Help balance energy levels.
• Develop sensory awareness – kids learn to notice what’s going on in their body and mind
• Keep the heart and respiratory system fit and strong.
• Improve the digestive system.
• Reduce risk of injury in sports and games.
• Increase attention span and improves concentration.
• Help kids build compassion and empathy.
• Improve memory retention and learning ability.
• Build self-confidence and self-expression.
• Reduce anxiety and stress by learning to incorporate relaxation and breathing techniques into daily life.
• Improve relationships and social awareness.
• Encourage healthy sleep patterns.
• Encourage joy and a positive outlook with fun stories and a happy experience during their yoga class.
