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You’ve probably heard that yoga is beneficial for a growing kid’s body, but did you know that it’s more than just a great physical exercise? It’s got a whole host of benefits including building a healthy self-esteem. Parents and teachers everywhere want nothing more...
School vacations often mean a lot of time spent in the car, train, or airplane. Besides your legs and back cramping and essentially being of no use 75% of the time, your brain and mindset also get sluggish and tired. Imagine what kids, who have abundantly more energy...
Yoga classes do not need props, but boy are they fun! There are so many props to choose from that it is hard to narrow down my favorite. After teaching for a few years, I have a better idea of which I tend to use the most and why it is my favorite. Maybe that will...
One of my favorite things about fall, or the traditional fall that my northern friends get to enjoy, is the drying up of the leaves, the impending barren nature of the trees, and dwindling of the sun. In a way, these things are an end to the life cycle - the beginning...
It’s August and it’s that time of year! That’s right - vacation time. As any parent knows, vacations are simultaneously fantastic and stressful! Between packing, travelling, eating, the incessant “are we there yet?”, and bathroom breaks, EVERYBODY needs a way to...
Every winter season brings a plethora of illnesses, and blogs about prevention to go with it! Most, however, do not talk about how preventing the spread of colds and flu has a lot to do with a specific yoga philosophy! What? Believe it or not, trying our best to live...
There are many reasons to be thankful for yoga, such as increased health, decreased stress, and a chance to unwind. This also applies to kids too! There are much cooler reasons why kids (and adults) should be grateful for yoga. So, in honor of Thanksgiving, here are 5...
Food is a way for people to connect, for humanity to celebrate! The holidays involve so many food fests that it’s a little too easy to lose count and get bored by the end. What fun is that though? The flavors of the holidays are amazing, especially when we get to...
With summer in full force, many kids are enjoying all the waterways the Earth and humankind has to offer us for cooling and fun! Between the pools, lakes, and oceans, kids will be splashing around to beat the heat. Yoga, surprisingly, can help kids with their swimming...
Touch is vital to our survival and this is especially true for babies and young children. Positive touch is touch that respects the child, their autonomy, and space while expressing care and friendship. Touch has been shown to be a way that humans non-verbally...
We often talk about self-care and why it is important to practice it, but we fail to mention that it is beneficial for the people around us too! When it comes to yoga, it is a definite form of self-care. It allows us to take care of our physical body through movement,...
One of the best ways to teach kids kindness and to encourage a grateful spirit during the winter holidays is to let them give. Encourage your kids to share! Or better yet, invite them to play Santa for kids who may otherwise not get a visit from the jolly old man....
The winter makes a lot of people feel reclusive, cold, and sluggish. Even kids sometimes just want to stay in, drink hot cocoa, and watch movies all day. There is just something about lounging in comfy clothes with a snuggly blanket! The darker days and...
I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret. One that always shocks people. Gathering yoga materials and props for classes can be done CHEAP. Yep, you don’t have to spend a fortune at all. Dollar stores can be your very best friend when it comes to outfitting...
Many parents (and other adults) worry that they are raising children who are selfish and wonder how they can teach them selflessness. One common issue, though, is that hardly anyone agrees as to what is considered selfish versus selfless. After all, this...
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