What Are BALANCE Workshops

What Are BALANCE Workshops?

About Our Programs

Welcome to BALANCE Workshops Programs, where we offer unique yoga-based programs focused on the development of social-emotional and resilience building skills through a multimodal approach. The catalyst for designing our programs was to help combat the effects of trauma. While this remains a focus, our programs support personal growth for all. Our mission is to make these programs accessible to families free of charge while also providing training to organizations interested in offering these unique programs.

Discover the power of yoga as a foundation for cultivating self-awareness, self-regulation, and emotional well-being. Our programs emphasize the importance of social-emotional skills such as empathy and communication. Through a combination of yoga, mindfulness, and interactive activities, participants learn to navigate life's challenges with resilience and positivity.

We offer comprehensive training to organizations passionate about bringing these programs to their communities, equipping them with the necessary tools and resources. If you are interested in becoming a BALANCE Workshop Facilitator and sharing these programs with your community, please check out our

Facilator Training Program Page.

Join us in creating a world where social-emotional development and resilience are prioritized. Explore our website to learn more about our yoga-based programs, discover resources, and find out how you can get involved. Together, let's foster a community that thrives on emotional well-being and supports the growth of individuals of all ages.

What are BALANCE Workshops for Kids?

Fostering social-emotional growth and resiliency is the goal of our workshop model. By integrating yoga principles, we connect to social-emotional learning standards. Our core model program includes eight 2-hour sessions. Our research-rich, fun, and interactive approach enables us to promote lifelong skills for children ages 5-10 and their families!

This multimodal program is sure to captivate participants. Each lesson focuses on one of the core yoga principles and includes literature, a craft, a game, as well as a short yoga sequence.

One of the unique features of this dynamic program is the family component. Family participation is a great opportunity to engage families in your facility and helps these important lessons become lifelong skills.

Why implement BALANCE Workshops?

A few reasons include:

Research has shown that the development of meaningful relationships has been impactful in promoting resilience, especially for young children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
When caring mentors establish relationships with students, it can have a positive influence on their social-emotional development.
Historically, schools and community-based programs have proven effective as both prevention and intervention for children at risk.
The number of children and families who are experiencing/have experienced trauma is on the rise. Children affected by trauma may have difficulty forming relationships with adults and peers. Yoga and mindfulness activities support stress management, as well as general health and wellness.

BALANCE Workshops for kids provide an opportunity to connect with families!

Hear what parents are saying about the program!

BALANCE Workshops For Teens and Adults

Our BALANCE Workshops Program is a self-awareness journey designed for teens and beyond, fostering social-emotional growth and a more balanced lifestyle through yoga and a unique focus on energy points. This multimodal program blends literature, crafts, journaling, and yoga with breath to support self-discovery, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Benefits of Yoga:

Yoga offers benefits for both mind and body. Our program uses yoga to help teens and adults improve physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and self-awareness.

Program Components:

1. Literature: Participants explore selected readings connected to each lesson, supported by discussion and interactive activities.

2. Crafts: Creative projects encourage self-reflection, artistic expression, and a deeper connection to each lesson’s theme.

3. Journaling: Guided journaling helps participants reflect, process emotions, and build self-awareness.

4. Yoga Sequences with Breath: Each lesson includes accessible yoga poses and breathing practices that build strength, flexibility, resilience, and calm.

BALANCE Workshops offer a safe, nurturing space where teens and adults can grow in self-understanding, embrace their personal power, and develop lifelong well-being skills.

Information courtesy of Teri Sexton