ABOUT Heart of Our Future
At Heart of Our Future, we believe every child deserves access to yoga, mobility, and wellness programs that support both long-term athletic performance and holistic development. Whether through our quarterly competitive sports programs, community classes, or charitable initiatives, the Heart of Our Future Foundation is here to support you and your child!
Through yoga, breathwork, and creative movement, we help youth athletes ages 4–17:
- Prevent injuries and improve mobility
- Develop emotional regulation and focus
- Build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills!
In today’s fast-changing, digital-first world, we’re creating a foundation for healthier kids and stronger communities!
Why Yoga?
Enhanced Focus & Cognitive Performance
Yoga supports improved attention span, working memory, and strategic planning—even observed after just 10 days in school settings notes better classroom behavior, memory, and academic performance among children practicing yoga (Harvard Health).
Improved Executive Function & Academic Readiness
School-based yoga interventions have shown enhancements in mental health, cognitive function, and emotional regulation in children and adolescents (ScienceDirect).
Reduced Anxiety & Improved Self-Regulation
Research indicates that yoga significantly reduces anxiety and mind wandering while boosting mindfulness, awareness, and working memory in school-aged children (ObesityActionCoalition).
Better Emotional Awareness & Self-Confidence
Yoga practitioners develop stronger self-awareness and self-esteem, along with emotional maturity and confidence in daily life (TCMUClevelandClinic).
Enhanced Physical Strength, Balance, & Coordination
Yoga promotes balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination—making it a powerful complement to athletics and overall physical development (HarvardHealthMedical).
Healthier Stress Response & Nervous System Regulation
Mindful poses and breathing techniques help down-regulate the sympathetic nervous system, promoting calm, emotional balance, and resilience (mhfcschools.com).
Supportive for ADHD & Neurodivergent Children
Yoga has been shown to help manage ADHD symptoms—such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention—and aid children with autism spectrum disorders through improved behavior and classroom engagement (YogaOnline).
Boosted Social Skills & Collaborative Spirit
Group yoga activities strengthen cooperation, communication, and empathy, encouraging meaningful interactions and teamwork among children (DoveMedicalClevelandClinic).
Improved Sleep Quality for Emotional Regulation
Mindfulness and yoga-inspired interventions helped children gain 74 extra minutes of sleep per night, improving both duration and REM sleep—critical for concentration and emotional health (DoveMedicalClevelandClinic).
Enhanced Neurocognitive Development & Long-Term Well-Being
Mind-body practices like yoga support brain health, neuroplasticity, and executive skills, leading to improved memory, cognitive function, and emotional resilience at all ages.