by Jacquie Bullard | Sep 23, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Karma Yoga, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools
Hula hoops are a natural symbol of yoga: circles represent unity, inclusiveness, and a hole you can jump through, into, and around in creative and fun ways! I also use hula hoops when teaching kids gymnastics and creative movement as they provide a clear, external...
by Kara Levy | Sep 20, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga in Schools
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...
by Amanda James | Sep 16, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
One of my favorite themes for a Kids Yoga class is that of pets. It’s an easily relatable subject with a lot of poses already built in. Add some music and some kidding around, and you’ve got a great Kids Yoga class! What Kind of Pet?: Begin by talking about a pet you...
by Sacha Fenimore | Sep 13, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy
Once upon a time, there was a collection of ideas, rules, or ways to live called the Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras were collected in a land far away, a long time ago, and was made into a book. Although the book is super old, the ideas (once dissected) can easily be...
by Amanda James | Sep 9, 2021 | Asanas, Breathing, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Are your little yogis fans of Thomas the Tank Engine? How about the movie Cars? Do they dream of flying planes or exploring the ocean in a submarine? Capture their imaginations and attention with a whole yoga class based on transportation! Feet: Our basic mode of...
by Amanda James | Sep 6, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. from The Body Keeps the Score The basic elements of a yoga practice (movement, breath work, and meditation) help...
by Amanda James | Sep 2, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
Looking for a way to get some of the “too cool” kids interested in yoga? You know the ones – they think yoga is easy or just for hippies. Challenge them to try yoga by grabbing their interest – and sports may just be the ticket! First, you...
