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RHYTHMIC CONNECTIONS 2026

Sundays 10:30AM - 12:00PM @ Novena

Term 1, 2026:
February 1st - March 8th (6 sessions)

Term 2, 2026:
April 19th - June 7th (7 sessions. No class on 17th May).

Term 3 & 4 TBA (announced in May 2026)

Location: Neural Connections, 199A Thomson Rd 307636
Group size ratio: 6-8 teens with 2 facilitators

Rhythmic Connections (RC) is a community and friendship group that nurtures and empowers teens of all abilities, including neurodiverse and special needs individuals, to grow with courage, creativity and connection.

Through yoga, mindfulness, music therapy and the creative arts, our sessions support participants to:

✔ Explore mindful & joyful movement, breathing exercises and restorative yoga postures

✔ Build body and breath awareness

✔ Emotional regulation: Connect, feel, express our emotions

✔ Develop awareness of our nervous system and expand emotional literacy

✔ Practice communication and social skills

✔ Cultivate compassion & self-acceptance of all parts

✔ Deepen connection and understanding of oneself and our peers

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programme in collaboration with
Neural Connections*

  • Through learning pragmatic & mindful conversational skills, we empower teens to build deeper connections and be a part of a supportive community that all have a common love to explore creativity, authenticity and inner wisdom.

  • We hold a safe space for teens to express their emotions through singing, movement, instrument exploration and play, writing, drawing, and other creative modalities.
    These varied forms of expression invite each individual to curiously explore the medium that resonates most with them, allowing for authentic and meaningful self-expression.

    To deepen our emotional awareness, we also use tools such as emotion cards, the feelings wheel, and interactive games. These resources help teens expand their emotional literacy, articulate what they’re feeling, feel their feelings and communicate the type of support they need or do not need.

  • Yoga & musical rhythmic activities can enhance cognitive functions such as learning and memory through physical poses that require focus and repetition and understanding musical patterns that fosters problem-solving abilities and cognitive flexibility.

  • We weave in safe yoga postures (asanas), dance, simple plyometric and isometric exercises (jumps, hops, squats, planks), that support flexibility, strength, balance, and overall motor coordination.

    For every movement and exercise, we offer modified variations to ensure accessibility and safety for teens of all abilities.

  • Another core benefit of Rhythmic Connections is supporting teens in building the courage and inner resources to navigate life’s transitions.
    In RC, we equip our teens with practical tools and practices to help them move through real-life challenges—such as losing friends, starting a first job, changing schools, graduating, hormonal shifts, and discrimination and bullying.

    We encourage them not to avoid these experiences but to meet them with resilience and compassion.

    Our toolkit is designed to help teens feel, regulate, reflect, and respond to life with greater confidence.

  • Practicing verbal expression of feelings and singing can improve speech articulation, fluency, and vocabulary, while playing instruments or engaging in rhythmic activities creates the space for non-verbal communication to be expressed (eye contact, dance and gesture use.)

Why Rhythmic Connections?

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Meet our facilitators

Our experienced facilitators bring their own unique set of skills and a deep commitment to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for every child.

  • Lauren is a certified children’s yoga teacher experienced in supporting neurodiverse and special needs children and teens. With an uplifting and joyful presence, she meets each child with empathy and intention.

    She is devoted to learning the unique verbal and non-verbal ways her students communicate, allowing her to create a space that feels safe and attuned.

  • A Singapore- and Australia-based registered music therapist, composer, and educator.

    Zee harmonises art, therapy, and education to support neurodivergent individuals.

    With experience across schools, hospitals, and community settings, she champions music as a tool for inclusion, growth, and self-expression.

Rhythmic Connections Parent

Testimonial

  • We have seen an increase in his self awareness and personal growth.

    I sought Lauren out with a view to enlisting my son in her weekly “Rhythmic Connections” class. She was friendly from the outset, focused and sharp, showing genuine interest in understanding my child’s needs. I was comfortable sharing my concerns with her and by the end of our first conversation, I felt assured she would play a positive and pivotal role in my son’s overall development.

    I find her approach, structured yet light-hearted, and holistic. The teens are invited to introspect, interact and communicate socially with their peers - all crucial to their development as grounded, well-rounded individuals.

    Lauren holds a safe space in so far as is possible for the children to explore their thoughts, thought processes and feelings. They are encouraged to express themselves through various expressions and to practice showing up as their authentic selves.

    Creating a conducive environment of this nature for a group of diverse youngsters is no mean feat. In this regard, Lauren has shown herself to be a wonderful facilitator.

    My son looks forward to attending weekly sessions. Under Lauren’s guidance, we have seen an increase in his self awareness and personal growth.

    -Sheela (Parent)

  • A safe and happy environment for girls like my daughter who look at the world differently from the rest!

    For our 15 year old daughter who has a very limited social circle of her age, the interactions at Rhythmic Connections with a peer group she could relate to was a welcome change! She found a forum where she could express herself freely without being judged and enjoyed actively participating in the various activities. Lauren and Estelle have designed a program that accommodates the different levels of capabilities of each individual participant and keep them engaged. Most importantly they have adopted a communication style that provides a safe and happy environment for girls like my daughter who look at the world differently from the rest! These type of programs are hard to come by in Singapore so please keep it going!

    -Narasimha (Parent)

  • It’s been wonderful to see my daughter so excited to wake up on Sunday mornings for RC

    My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed the classes offered by Planting Seeds with Kids. Her favorite parts of the sessions are singing and in Savasana, which brings her a sense of peace and relaxation. These classes have given her a valuable opportunity to bond with other similar teens, something she rarely experiences in her school environment. It’s been wonderful to see her so excited to wake up on Sunday mornings, eager to attend the classes. This level of enthusiasm has been a rare and delightful change for her.

    - Maryam (Parent)

  • Empowering teenage girls to build confidence

    Highly recommend Rhythmic Connections for teens, especially girls who have difficulty forming or maintaining friendships. The instructors had many positive ways to help and empower these girls to build confidence, explore their feelings and have created a safe space for authentic expression. There are not enough words to explain how great the whole programme is.

    -K.M (Parent)

  • It is much-needed therapy that is not currently offered by any other practitioners.

    It is much-needed therapy that is not currently offered by any other practitioners. As our high-functioning kids progress to teen-hood, there are less opportunities for further holistic development, particularly in group settings. This class offers an unique opportunity for the kids to experience friendship through yoga and art. Lauren and Estelle did a wonderful job in curating a programme that fosters an empathetic and fun environment for the kids to explore!

    - Michael Tan (Parent)

  • I was emotional hearing the teens sing together

    I was emotional hearing the teens sing together. I thought the environment created by Lauren and Estelle was really warm and supportive and accepting of everyone. The whole session was fantastic. More please!

    -Hsiao Bond (Parent)

  • For years, I have been searching for classes that provide emotional support for my teenage daughter

    For years, I have been searching for classes that provide emotional support for my teenage daughter, who is easily anxious. I am so glad I found Planting Seeds with Kids. Lauren and Estelle are understanding and open and their after-class feedback reports always give me clues about how my daughter is doing in the session.

    -Irene Ho (Parent)