We took one free class with Beth and my son wanted to go back when the class ended. Now he goes every week! Beth is amazing at teaching yoga and her energy is so calm. My son made a lot of friends here and he's on the spectrum at that, so making friends is a little challenging for him. It's also a nice way to help our son develop his emotional intelligence. We love Yama Kids! read more

Beth is so amazing. I love her yoga classes. I'm a stay at home mom so I've been to a lot of toddler classes of various sorts and it's rare to meet someone as genuinely enthusiastic about teaching kids as Beth is. She makes it so much fun and understands that toddlers might spend half the time running around or just observing, especially at first. She continuously invites my child back in without ever putting her on the spot. I just love yama yoga. Do yourself a favor and just go, or send your kid. It's a great spot. read more

My daughter, who is now 7, has attended camp at Yama Yama yoga for the past 4 years. Every summer it's the camp she looks forward to the most! She loves the art projects Beth creates, going to play outside at the park and the yoga, of course too! Beth, who runs the program, is amazing. She's so kind and patient with the kids and incredibly thoughtful in how she approaches all her classes and the kids generally. This spot is such a gem and an incredibly space for the kids to learn lifelong skills like yoga and breathing. read more

We recently hosted a kids birthday party at Yama Kids Yoga, and I have nothing but the best things to say re Beth and her studio! What a wonderful treat to celebrate our daughter with her friends and family around. The class itself was fun, educational and a moment of relaxation for all; the space itself was bright, lots of seating; and the help in advance and during the party was so appreciated! Thanks Yama Kids, we will be back! read more

This is the best place for kids. My daughter loves it. The package deals are convenient no expiration. Nice environment it's kool that parents can join yoga with their children read more

My 3 and 5 year old grand daughters attended this weeks yoga camp and the 5 year old said it was the best camp she has ever been to. Both girls loved their teacher, the art activities and the yoga games they played. They did postures as well and had a totally wonderful experience. Class had both boys and girls and all the kids looked pretty happy as they left class each day. The camp is held at the Yama Kids Yoga studio in South Berkeley and it is a spacious, friendly place! Covid safety in place with masks etc. Both girls said they wish they could stay in Berkeley and go next week too! High recommendations from these two! read more

We love Yama Kids Yoga! I take my 2 year old most Mondays and he looks forward to it every week. Beth does such a great job making all the kids feel comfortable and introducing yoga to the little ones. My son loves showing off his yoga poses at home! The classes are a perfect combination of structure and flexibility for an active toddler who can only stay focused for so long. I also appreciate that Yama Kids Yoga has coordinated with the Dailey Method next door so that I can work out while my son goes to yoga. He's perfectly happy to be there without me (although I often join him since it's so much fun) and Beth has some magic that allows her to manage a handful of toddlers without the whole room turning into chaos. Can't recommend it enough read more

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I can't say enough good things about Yama Kids and their camps. Beth is a guru of teaching kids not only yoga, but breathing, social-emotional intelligence, and more. One of my kids is on the spectrum and had behavioral issues at the camp and she was so gentle, wise, and loving with him (as well as my other son and all the kids). read more

I can't say enough about Yama Kids Yoga and Beth, the best instructor ever! She is nothing short of magic with her ability to make yoga fun and engaging for kids. I have a six year old and two year old and both look forward to class with Beth. Her friendly and playful teaching approach is second to none. Beth will be teaching my girls yoga and mindfulness for many years to come! read more

Yama Kids Yoga - Kids Activities Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been taking my 2.5 year old son to the toddler classes here. He's a really active kid but Beth holds his attention and he has a great time in class. It's such a fun thing for us to do together, and the other moms and caregivers are a very nice and chill group of people. I love that she's made it super flexible in how you can buy 1 class or more, the passes never expire, and you can do drop ins. Yama is a great find. read more

Yama Kids Yoga is extraordinary--in a league of its own. While I am sure Beth is as outstanding with little kids over 4 as she is with toddlers, my experience is with the toddlers. She understands 2.5 year olds and has a seemingly endless bag of age appropriate activities which bring yoga positions into the world the toddlers know--familiar songs, colors, playful and yet moving them along the spectrum so that as they age, they will be ready for more disciplined yoga. In some ways it was a stretch--he told his mother, it was hard. But he loved it and wants to go back. read more

My 2.5 year old daughter loves loves loves Beth and Yama kids. This is actually her first yoga class and she is usually conserved and I'm surprised how she participated and enjoyed at the first time. Will definitely recommend to all our friends. read more

Beth is incredible. No one just so naturally loves kids and gets them to engaged to have a great time. Love the location and especially the secret parent loft. Do it! read more

My six year old recently did one week of Summer Camp at Yama Kids Yoga and loved it! Beth is absolutely fabulous!! We are definitely considering joining classes come this fall. read more

took my little very active 3 year old today for his first class. LOVED IT. LOVED BETH! going back for sure.

My 3 year old just finished all 6 of her preschool yoga series classes. Beth knows how to draw all sorts of kids in, when to engage them and when to let them be. She's silly, fun, and super friendly. And she somehow gets a bunch of high energy preschoolers to lie down and let everything go at the end of class. Thank you Beth for opening an east bay kids yoga studio, we are so lucky to have you! read more

The instructor expertly engages kids into yoga poses by making it fun, imaginative, and interactive! She sets kids up for enjoying an active healthy lifestyle from the start. read more

Beth Houghton is an amazing yoga teacher for kids of all ages. My son had her for yoga at his first preschool and we loved her so much that when we switched preschools we got her set up to teach at the new one as well. My son is now in first grade and was so excited to learn that Beth now has her own studio. We promptly signed up and he just had his first class this past week. After an amazingly energizing class full of activities to promote concentration, balance and coordination, she ended with a quiet relaxation and shavasana to calm and center the kids. My son gave her a big hug after class, saying "Bendy Beth, that class was so awesome and I love you!" I cannot recommend the studio and Beth more highly. You will not be disappointed! read more

Beth is a great teacher, patient with kids and her classes really gets them engaged. The family class is lots of fun and adults get a fair share of nice poses to make. We are there every week! read more

The teacher is a saint. The yoga is amazing. I have taken the kindergartener class a couple times with my kids. I have taken kids yoga elsewhere before. But this is the real deal. You and your kids will be smiling the whole time and amazingly she gets the kids to experience de real stillness in savasana. She is pure magic. Extremely pro class management. I have no idea how she does it. How many little kids with energy in every direction, yet she makes space for the yoga to really happen. The pace of class is perfect, her attitude perfect, the space perfect. Easy street parking. Nice stop at the ice cream place around the corner for an after class treat. Worth every penny. read more

My sons took the preschool yoga classes and loved it. Beth did a great job of making them comfortable, keeping them engaged and teaching them yoga. read more

My daughter's birthday party was scheduled at a park last November, right when the Camp Fire struck. Because of the poor air quality, we had to postpone the party one week, but when the air quality worsened the following weekend, I was afraid we would have to cancel her party altogether. Beth came to the rescue and accepted my request to have her host the birthday party with less than 48 hours notice. She was able to lead a one hour class of yoga with such ease for the sixteen kids we had invited, ranging in age from 1.5-6-- kids who had been kept indoors for the last couple of weeks with lots of energy to spare. It was great fun for all of them and the parents were all impressed at how Beth commanded all of their attention for so long. Thank you Beth for being so gracious and understanding and making last minute changes in order to host our daughter's birthday party!!! read more

My three-year-old daughter and I attended Yama Yoga's family class on New Year's Day and we both loved it! The teacher managed to hold my daughter's attention for the full hour (no small feat) with just the right mix of structure and play. She had a blast and slept like a rock at naptime afterwards. There are some good stretches and poses for the parents too. It was a really fun, creative class. We'll be back. read more

My 11 year old daughter just started a class at Yama Kids Yoga, the new Yoga studio for young folks over on Ashby near College. She loved the class and Beth, the teacher, is really engaging! In fact my daughter had so much fun she said she wished the class was more than just 1 day each week. I really encourage folks to sign up! read more