Mededeling
Try this tonight: Smell the Flower, Blow the Candle
Make a soft fist with your right hand — that's your flower. Hold up your left hand — that's your candle.
- Breathe in slowly through the nose — smell the beautiful flower!
- Breathe out gently through the mouth — blow out the candle!
Repeat 5 times together. Children understand this immediately — no explanation needed. It calms the nervous system in under a minute and works wonders for bedtime struggles, after-school meltdowns, and moments of overstimulation.
Does this sound familiar? Your child comes home from school, overwhelmed, irritable, unable to explain why they're upset. Or bedtime becomes a battle against racing thoughts. You want to help — but how?
At The Mindful Kids in Haarlem, children learn to understand and regulate their emotions. Through kids yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness — so they learn now what otherwise only comes up on a therapist's couch.
The Mindful Kids
1 in 4 children struggle with emotional challenges. Mental health waiting lists: 6–12 months. We believe in prevention, not repair.
This 8-week Rainbow Feelings program blends neuroscience with playful kids yoga. 7 colours. 7 emotions. 7 superpowers. Children learn with characters like Luma (love), Stripes (determination), and Little Fish & Turtle (calm) to put words to their feelings.
Programs in Haarlem
Parent-Child Bonding Yoga (ages 1.5–4)
A weekly moment that is truly yours together. No phone, no rush — just you and your toddler. Through playful yoga, music, and breathwork, you deepen your bond while your child learns early what it means to "be still inside." Parents tell us this is their favourite moment of the week.
"Since my daughter Innayat started going to Mindful Kids classes, she notices how everyone around her helps her. She's more grateful and so much more expressive about her love and feelings." — Angad, father of Innayat
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness (ages 5–9)
Weekly 45-minute sessions where your child learns to recognise, name, and regulate their emotions. Yoga poses woven into adventure stories, breathing games, creative journaling, confidence-building exercises, and the Rainbow Affirmation Song. Small groups for personal attention. After 8 weeks, parents see real differences in confidence, focus, and how their child handles frustration.
"I learned that whatever I put my mind into, I can do it." — Shanvi, student (age 8)
Mindful Kids Holiday Camps (ages 6–10)
Each day a different colour and emotion from the Rainbow Feelings program. Yoga, meditation, creative workshops, and new friendships. Max 10 children per group for personal attention.
"Today we loved yoga so much that we never want to stop!" — Advik, camp student
Rainbow Feelings for Schools
The Mindful Kids brings yoga and mindfulness to your classroom. Each session includes a yoga story adventure, sun salutations, playful breathing exercises, and our signature Rain Yoga Dance. Measurable results after 8 weeks. Free demo class at your school.
"Gagan's workshop made a remarkable impact in our classroom. Every child joined in with joy." — Margo, Teacher, 1st Montessori School
About Gagan
Namaste! I'm Gagan, and like you, I want our children to thrive with confidence and inner peace. My journey with yoga and mindfulness began in childhood in India, bringing me profound calm. When I saw these practices work wonders for my own kids — boosting their focus and emotional resilience — it ignited a passion.