Creating a Calm Down Box is a fun and practical activity to try at home with your own children, in your classroom, or in your next Kids Yoga class! Making a Calm Down Box is more than likely a long-term project. The more we learned about how to calm down, the more we...
We all recognize the importance of kindness - a vital character trait we want to develop in ourselves and our children. Here are some quick ways to build the kindness muscles in your kids and students: Post It Notes - This is a fun activity to spread kindness in your...
Creating a yoga community is essential to starting each yoga class. I love to emphasize positivity and building each other up to make each student feel empowered! Positive Language Oftentimes you hear students say “I did it! It’s easy.” or “I can’t do it!” Whenever I...
In addition to all the amazing props, books, and CDs you may need to start teaching yoga to children, you also need business knowledge. Here are the main components you should know right away: Necessary Paperwork When you start out as a yoga teacher, you need...
Starting a yoga practice once baby is here earth-side can be tricky! How can you keep up with your routine when your whole world has changed? It’s difficult but here are some tips I’ve learned along the way! Own Space I love the concept of a baby having their own yoga...
Winter is definitely here. Since I previously did a Halloween obstacle course class that my students adored, I figured a winter obstacle course would be fun, too. And it was! It was challenging, imaginative, and relevant to yoga. These are my favorite ideas for a...
Are you looking for a way to re-focus your classroom? Here are some postures for kids (and teachers) to try while seated in a chair. Make these practices part of your daily classroom routine! Listen to the bell: You can use any type of bell for this activity. I prefer...
We all know that yoga works. Here’s your chance to prove it! It’s helpful to have research from other yoga programs. It’s even more beneficial if you have your own research from your teaching. Program evaluation is vital to convincing schools, parents, teachers, and...
What does yoga class look like in my public school? Before Class The children walk in two straight lines giggling and smiling, trying to keep in their excitement. We stop right in front of the “yoga room” and I ask them, “What do we do when we walk into the yoga...
Teaching teenagers can be difficult but extremely rewarding! The traditional “How was school?” question often results in the typical “fine” answer. How can we connect with teenagers? Utilizing yoga techniques in a fun and engaging way can be a great solution....
After teaching yoga at a public school, I was asked to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into my school’s curriculum. I was excited for the challenge and interested in how the children would interact with the lessons. After planning my...
In adult yoga classes, rarely do you find students running around with exercise balls, complaining that they are hungry or tired (out loud at least), or throwing yoga blocks into the air. It’s not easy, but the hugs at the end of class and the growth you can see are...
Congratulations! You finished your Kids' Yoga teacher training! You have the passion for teaching and the knowledge of how to teach yoga to kids! Now what? You need the very best props to start the very best job ever! Through my experience, these are the essential...
Incorporating Mindfulness into your classroom or home can help your little ones grow up to be calm and focused adults. In addition to being fun, these techniques are beneficial to a child’s overall well-being! Belly Breathing Bring both hands to your belly. As you...
I caught a cold and feel miserable! But, I have a class tomorrow at a preschool, another at an elementary school, and a Mommy and Me class! Now what? Here are some tips for how to manage not feeling well when teaching a kids yoga class. Have a Buddy Find someone...
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