by Jacquie Bullard | Jan 3, 2022 | Asanas, KAY Music, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
What is the earth element? Whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow this year, winter is alive and well. The days are still sort of short and we still have weeks before spring and months before summer. Winter is still here in the northern hemisphere, and it is a...
by Jacquie Bullard | Apr 13, 2017 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Yoga Activities
Earth Day presents a great opportunity to teach kids about appreciating their connection to nature and the earth. I taught an Earth Day themed kids’ Yoga class recently and came up with some great activities to share: Astronaut Breath: Pretend to go into outer...
by Harini Lender | Apr 22, 2014 | KAY Music, Yoga Stories
Truly the best thing you can teach your students is that Earth day is everyday. We try to recycle as much as possible in my home. But with 4 kids, 3 dogs, and tons of company and gatherings itโs not always up to the level that I would like it to be. I always think Iโm...
by Amanda James | Mar 1, 2023 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Craft, Educators, Karma Yoga, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Props, Science of Yoga, Uncategorized, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools, Yoga/Fitness Professionals
We’ve all heard about the benefits of meditation practice, but how do we start, especially with kiddos? Kidding Around Yoga is here to help! We’ve created this 30-day MEDITATION CALENDAR to provide you and your family (or your school classroom) with a...
by Amanda James | Dec 5, 2022 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
In your mind, picture an empty plot of land being prepared to plant a garden. The garden plot lies warm in the sun. The soil has been turned and is well-nourished with rich, organic compost. Earthworms, ladybugs, butterflies, and bees are plentiful to keep the garden...