Kid Classes and Adult Yoga Classes

FREE Events 2023

Sing Song Yoga® and Literacy Events

Sing Song Yoga Founder, Deb Weiss-Gelmi combines yoga, music, and literacy in this unique, engaging, fun-loving experience for kids and their adult loved ones. Our programming for libraries not only engages children with yoga, but also makes books come alive by weaving yoga and song into the stories.

Come join us at absolutely no cost to you!

Upcoming this fall:

    • Georgetown Township Library, Jenison, MI
      • Fri | Sept 29 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
      • Fri | Oct 20 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
      • Fri | Nov 17 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
      • Fri | Dec 8 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am
    • Herrick District Library North Branch, Holland, MI
      • Wed | Sept 13 | 9:30 pm – 10:15 pm (**ages 3-5)
      • Wed | Sept 27 | 4:30 am – 5:15 am (**ages 6-11)
        • **Specific ages for this particular event only
      • Specialty Event – Free Adult Yoga Workshop | Tues | Nov 14 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Bring your own mat or towel. Everyone is invited. And it’s FREE!

Ask your local librarian if you would like to see this event offered.

Zeeland Recreation Classes 2023-2024

Parent/Child Sing Song Yoga® (ages 2-6)

This fast-paced, 30-minute, child-centered class is best suited for the youngest yogis and includes yoga poses, yoga-based activities, and songs to tie it all together. Parents and kids sign up for this 5-week class together.

Thursdays 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Zeeland Recreation, Shoreline Sprinkling Studio (same location with a new name)

  • Sept 7 – Oct 5
  • Oct 12 – Nov 9
  • Nov 16 – Dec 21 (skips Nov 23)
  • Jan 4 – Feb 1
  • Feb 8 – March 7
  • March 14 – April 18 (skips April 4)
  • April 25 – May 23

Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Cityside Middle School – Chix Coop

  • Sept 7 – Oct 5 (temporary location for this session only -Lincoln Elementary)
  • Nov 16 – Dec 21 (skips Nov 23)
  • Feb 8 – March 7
  • April 25 – May 23

Sing Song Yoga® Classic (ages 6-11)

This class is geared toward elementary-age kids and includes our traditional SSY poses, yoga activities, and songs. Whether you’ve never done yoga or have experienced different kinds, come try out this unique method.

Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. in Cityside Middle School – Chix Coop

  • Oct 12 – Nov 9
  • Jan 4 – Feb 1
  • March 14 – April 18 (skips April 4)

*parent discretion regarding the best class for each individual 6-year-old

Classical Yoga Level 1 (for adult beginners)

Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi, CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher)

This beginner yoga class for adults, taught in the Iyengar Method, focuses on alignment in basic standing, sitting, twisting, and forward bending poses, which are introduced with progressive instructions to help you develop your strength, stamina, balance, posture, and flexibility. For those new to yoga or new to this method. No experience is necessary. If you’re not sure between Level 1 and Level 2, try this class first and Deb (the instructor) can help you find which class best suits you at this time.

Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio

  • Sept 7, 2023 – May 2024
  • drop in classes, can use a punch card for the best pricing
  • skips some holidays and spring break.

Classical Yoga Level 2 (experienced adult yogis)

Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi, CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher)

Classical Yoga for the more experienced yoga students taught in the Iyengar Method. Emphasis will be on increasing endurance and refining individual corrections. A wider variety of poses are studied more deeply and more complicated poses are introduced. Inversions are practiced regularly, as are backbends. Most students are encouraged to work with Deb in the Level 1 class before joining Level 2. Deb can help you find which class best suits you from there.

Thursdays 8:10 p.m. – 9:25 p.m.  Zeeland Recreation Fitness Studio

  • Need to register online for each 5-week session
  • Sept 7 – Oct 5
  • Oct 12 – Nov 9
  • Nov 16 – Dec 21 (skips Nov 23)
  • Jan 4 – Feb 1
  • Feb 8 – March 7
  • March 14 – April 18 (skips April 4)
  • April 25 – May 23

Gentle Yoga (for adult beginners)

Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi, CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher)

This gentle yoga class, taught in the Iyengar Method, focuses on alignment through basic and restorative yoga poses. Poses are introduced with progressive instructions to help you develop your strength, stamina, balance, posture, and flexibility. Poses are taught with modifications and props to accommodate students’ needs. For those new to yoga or those who prefer a slower-paced class. No experience is necessary.

Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am, Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Sprinkling Studio (same location with a new name)

  • Sept 7, 2023 – May 2024
  • drop in classes, can use a punch card for the best pricing
  • Skips some holidays and spring break.

* Contact Zeeland Recreation to register and for any questions.

Specialty Free Yoga Workshop (for adults)

  • Herrick District Library North Branch, Holland, MI
    • Tues | Nov 14 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Yoga Studio Classes

Once-monthly weekend Sing Song Yoga® classes at The Yoga Studio in Grand Rapids:  

  • **Classes at the Yoga Studio will be posted as they become available**

1. Parent and Child Sing Song Yoga® ages 2-6, 10:15 am-10:45 am This class is geared toward the moving young yogi. We do some Sing Song Yoga poses as well as add in the movement and games best suited for the younger age.  Parents will join in with their young yogi to make for a full experience.

2. Sing Song Yoga® Classic ages 6-11, 11:00 am-11:45 am  This class will focus on the traditional Sing Song Yoga poses being taught through song, as well as other yoga-based activities.

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