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Bridgeport Parks and Recreation to Host Kidz Fit Yoga Camp with Kiley Wagner

By Julie Perine on June 26, 2018 via Connect-Bridgeport.com

After a successful early-June debut of Kidz Fit yoga, Kiley Wagner is teaching a yoga day camp through Bridgeport Parks and Recreation. Children ages 4 through 12 can register for sessions which run July 9-13 at Benedum Civic Center.
 
Wagner will teach two 45-minute classes daily. The 5-5:45 p.m. session is for kids ages 4-8 and 6-6:45 p.m. is for kids ages 9-12. Cost is $75 per week per child or $95 if a parent wants to participate.
 
An accountant by trade, Wagner first became a certified fitness instructor while attending West Virginia University. Combining her passion for fitness and kids, she launched Kidz Fit June 2 at the Chiropractic Care Center building on West Main Street. She is excited to share kids’ yoga through Bridgeport Parks and Recreation.
 
The practice does promote a healthy body, but also a healthy mind, providing self-confidence and helping to keep emotions in check, Wagner said.
 
“I want to help kids focus on how to control their feelings and emotions and know that it’s OK to have different feelings and emotions,” she said.
 
Wagner said she wants to teach children how to manage that part of their life, in conjunction with the obvious physical benefits.
 
“Yoga helps calm the mind and teaches you how to sort of let go of things that are swirling around in your head – stress and daily stuff – it just really helps you let go of that through breathing techniques,” she said. “Through patterns of breathing, you can teach your body how to do that and you can take that with you wherever you go. You can learn to step back, breathe and put things in perspective, no matter what is happening.”
 
Wagner utilizes adventurous stories, movement, learning and fun, helping kids build strength, balance and coordination, among other benefits.
 
Parents can register their children for the July Kidz Fit yoga camp by calling 304-842-8240 or stopping at the Civic Center office. Space is limited.
 
Editor's Note: Photos of Kidz Fit Yoga were taken at Wagner's weekly classes. Stay up to date at the Kidz Fit Facebook page.



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