Overview
If I Was A Bird Yoga operates as a dedicated youth yoga studio serving children and families in the San Diego area, with locations in Liberty Station and Del Mar’s Flower Hill Promenade. The studio offers structured, age-appropriate yoga and aerial yoga programs designed for all developmental stages, from family classes to advanced teen sessions. Practical family-friendly logistics include coordinated class times with nearby adult studios, convenient reservation systems, and a pricing structure with sibling discounts. Beyond regular classes, the studio fosters a vibrant kids yoga community through yoga & art camps, Friday Kids Night Out, birthday parties, private sessions, and creative workshops, all led by kind, well-trained instructors in supportive environments.
Yoga Format
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Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | Open | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Open | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Open | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Studio in Details
A Yoga Space Designed for Children and Families
If I Was A Bird Yoga operates as a specialized yoga studio focused entirely on youth, from toddlers through teenagers. The studio’s identity is built around the concept of bringing balance to upbringing, creating environments where children can breathe, celebrate, and thrive through yoga and other expressive activities. Visitors describe a welcoming atmosphere where the yoga is real, but the people are just a little smaller. The studio positions itself as a positive yoga community dedicated to nourishing both body and mind from an early age, with a mission to provide health, excitement, and creativity. One visitor noted their family had so much fun enrolled in a class, appreciating the comfortable place to practice yoga created by the instructors.
The studio has multiple locations in the San Diego area, including a Liberty Station studio in San Diego proper and a Flower Hill Promenade studio in Del Mar. The Flower Hill location is described as having easy access right off the Via De La Valle Exit in a unique shopping center with a Shop, Stay, Play motto, where families often stay for hours enjoying family-friendly shops, restaurants, and events. This setup allows for convenient family outings. Visitors do not mention specific details about the Liberty Station studio’s immediate surroundings, but the studio appears to serve multiple neighborhoods across the region.
Programs and Classes for Developmental Stages
The studio offers structured yoga programs specifically crafted for children’s developmental stages. They provide Yoga and Aerial Yoga Programs for Toddlers to Teen ages, with classes designed to advance through all developmental stages to the teen years. The programming focuses on family to teens with beginner to advanced class structures. One visitor specifically mentioned their positive experience with a family outdoor yoga class, where their son enjoyed art activities and seasonal yoga themes. The studio also offers Yoga & Art Camps, Friday Kids Night Out, Yoga Birthday Parties, Private Sessions, and Teacher Training’s for adults.
Class content appears engaging and thoughtfully designed for young attention spans. Visitors describe instructors bringing an array of sweet surprises that keep children engaged in movement sequences. Additional offerings like essential oil and lotion before relaxation are mentioned as encouraging positive parent/child bonding experiences. The studio emphasizes that there’s always something fun happening in their kids yoga community, with upcoming events and workshops described as creative, enriching, and unique for children. Visitors do not mention specific yoga styles like Vinyasa or Hatha being taught, but the focus remains on age-appropriate movement and expression.
Practical Logistics and Community Approach
Practical arrangements at If I Was A Bird Yoga are designed with busy families in mind. At the Flower Hill location, all kids yoga classes coincide with the adult classes at CorePower Yoga, allowing adults to drop off kids for yoga while they practice nearby. This coordination provides a convenient solution for parents seeking their own wellness time. The studio requires reservations for all services, with a recommendation that 24hr Reservation is typically best to ensure enough time to get a child on the roster. Enrollment involves providing the studio location, desired class or service, along with the child’s name, birthday, and a valid phone number.
Pricing structure includes tuition of $104 per month with a $35 annual registration fee and 10% off for siblings. The studio encourages direct enrollment through their website. Visitors describe instructors as kind and well trained, creating a supportive environment. One visitor specifically appreciated the easily accessible outdoor venue for their family class. The studio’s approach extends beyond regular classes to include special events and workshops, fostering what they describe as a kids yoga community. While visitors don’t mention digital offerings like online yoga, the studio maintains an Instagram presence for families to follow along with their activities. The overall impression is of a dedicated space where children can develop healthy physical, creative, and educational habits through yoga in a supportive, community-oriented environment.