Marianne Williamson..
"When my daughter was just a little girl, Greville would sing Beatles songs to her for hours on end.
The delight he brought to my child has stayed with me.
Anyone who has a way with children has a way with the human heart."
The great thing about Yoga is..
YOU have to be the one who does it! It's no use watching someone else.
You have DO something.
Even if it's sitting still! We learn by doing. We grow into ourselves by direct experience, and then by thinking about that experience. How we feel.
We always have a better time of it if we are cheerful.
We learn more. We experience more fun. We are lighter. Kids already know this; it's one of their distinguishing characteristics!
My teaching is based on education and experience, but most of all; it's based on relating to the kids. It's based on my own experience of life, which is a very happy one indeed.
I call it Groovy Kids Yoga.
It is a fun, playful and educating blend of poses, movement, dancing, music, art and stories. In the 3-6-age range, we play games and jump around a lot. We laugh and make animal shapes. We sing Beatles songs together and then get totally still.
In the 7-11 ages, we practice more poses, and work on things that challenge us, like balance, strength and quiet.
My philosophy is simple.
A child is born to play, and that's its place in the world. Through that play, the child finds it's way forward and blooms, much like a flower. It's nothing we can force, but with care, it occurs naturally!
We create a safe place for the child to let their minds go free, and then, yoga happens.
We live in a world that almost forces us to compete. So, my classes are free of competition or judgment. Everyone is welcome, everyone is assured a place, and thus, we teach ourselves to live and honor each other's presence.
Greville teaches Kids Yoga at Montana Yoga Works,
Tuesdays 3.30pm-4.25pm for ages 7-11
Thursdays 3.30pm-4.25pm for ages 3-6
And a class where adults and kids can practice together!
Friday 12.30-1.30pm at Yoga Works Pacific Palisades
15327 Sunset Blvd 90290
He is available for customized retreats and birthday parties.
Privately, or for groups, we can customize a lesson plan.
Greville has been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 20 years. He teaches kids at Yoga Works on Montana. He completed both the Level 1 and level 2 Yoga Angels Teacher Training and apprentice program, and the Indigo Kids training. He recently taught Kids Teacher Training in Japan, following it up with an Adult Teacher Training.
Greville teaches directly from the heart, which he credits with giving him his easy-going and fantastically kid friendly attitude. If you're a kid for real or just one at heart, you will have fun.
Commonly asked questions
Q. Do I have to stay with my kid?
A. Generally, the younger the child, the less likely they want to be alone, but by the age of 4 or so every child is usually fine. The easiest way to know is to stay the first time, because you probably won't have to ever stay again!
Q. Is there philosophy?
A. Yes, but it usually comes out of the kids' mouths.
Q. What if my 7 year old can only make it Tuesday, or my 4 year old can only make it Wednesday?
A. It usually works out fine, except that an older child may find the younger class a bit silly, and the younger child might find the older class a bit challenging.
General idea is that the greater the age difference, the more likely a bored child. Yikes!