Prakriti is a series of 1 yoga and nature camps running through the summer of 2025. Real practices. Real tools. Taught in a language children actually understand.
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that many children carry today — and rest alone doesn't fix it. They are overstimulated, under-rested, and rarely given space to just be still. Screens have replaced stillness. Busyness has replaced genuine play.
Every now and then, they need somewhere that slows things right down. Somewhere they can move, breathe, get their hands in the soil, and remember what it feels like to be genuinely present.
"Many children today are tired but unable to wind down, quick to frustration and slow to calm — carrying anxiety they don't yet have language for. Prakriti is designed for exactly this child."
We limit every Prakriti camp to 10–12 children. This isn't just a camp; it's a mentorship where every child is truly seen and guided through their own unique journey.
Beyond 'playing outside,' we teach children how to observe, listen, and harmonise with the natural world — using Whitby's conservation trails as a living classroom.
We teach classical Hatha Yoga simplified for young bodies, focusing on posture, breath, and focus — not just fun games. Real practices that children carry with them long after camp ends.
Friendships formed in silence and shared activity go deeper than those built on digital entertainment. The Prakriti community continues well beyond the final day of camp.
A dynamic, energising practice that builds real physical strength, stamina, and coordination in children. These are more active weeks. Children who attend Surya Shakti camps often surprise themselves with what their bodies are capable of by the end of the week.
Gentler and deeply grounding. Upa Yoga works with the joints, breath and nervous system in a way that even the most restless child finds surprisingly calming. Paired with Thoppukaranam, balancing practices and breathing work, these camps help children develop a relationship with stillness.
We don't just entertain. We equip. Every child leaves Prakriti with a mental and physical toolkit they can access during exams, stressful social situations, or whenever they need to find their centre.
Simple techniques to lower cortisol levels and reset the nervous system in seconds — anytime, anywhere.
Mental exercises that improve attention span and the ability to focus on singular tasks, even in a noisy world.
A body that is flexible and strong creates a mind that is resilient and adaptable. Children feel the difference.
Understanding the direct link between what we eat and how we feel — a lesson that stays with them for life.
Every Prakriti camp ends with the children preparing a simple, nourishing meal together — from scratch, with their own hands. They learn about food, where it comes from, and what it actually does to the body and mind.
The look on their faces when they sit down to that meal is something we will never get tired of seeing. Many parents tell us their child came home and asked to cook dinner that evening. We take full responsibility.
Opening the day with movement and intention.
Sharing a nourishing meal as a group.
Creative learning and nature exploration.
Sound, vibration and settling the mind.
Group activities that build focus and connection.
Second practice session of the day.
Reflection, snack and the closing of the day.
June 29 – September 4, 2025 · Ten individual week-long camps
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Whitby, Ontario · Exact address shared upon registration
7 to 13 · Children aged 5–6 welcome upon request
Maximum 10–12 children per camp · 2 teachers at all times
$300 CAD per camp
$250 CAD per camp
Spots are limited to 10–12 children per camp. One camp or many — it doesn't matter where they start. It matters that they do.