Introducing Mindfulness in EYFS: What Nurseries in Solihull Need to Know
Simple, effective mindfulness and yoga for nurseries and EYFS settings in Solihull. How Alori Yoga supports early years children aged 0–5.
The early years are a window of extraordinary development. Between birth and age five, children’s brains are forming the foundations for emotional resilience, language, focus and social skills. Introducing mindfulness and gentle yoga at this stage isn’t a luxury — it’s one of the most effective things a nursery setting can do for its children.
Research shows that mindfulness in EYFS supports emotional regulation, language development, listening skills and physical coordination — all at once.
What EYFS-Appropriate Yoga Actually Looks Like
Forget sitting still in silence — EYFS yoga is joyful, movement-based and story-driven. Laura’s sessions for nursery-age children use animal sounds, wiggling, giggling, breathing like a bear and stretching like a cat. Sessions last 20–30 minutes and are fully self-contained.
What children gain from regular sessions:
- A simple toolkit for self-calming (breathing, movement, awareness)
- Improved body awareness and coordination
- Richer vocabulary for emotions and feelings
- Better listening and attention during the nursery day
- Confidence in their own bodies
Why Nurseries Trust Laura
Laura holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, full public liability insurance, Paediatric First Aid training, and brings an EYFS-aware approach to every session. She works across Solihull, Shirley (B90), Redditch and the wider West Midlands, and is now welcoming enquiries from nurseries and early years settings.
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