by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Kids are naturally egocentric, and I say this as an educator without judgement and malice. The revolutionary child psychologist Jean Piaget described “Egocentrism” in 1951 as a natural part of a child’s development. He said that until the age of...
by Amanda James | Jul 19, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Admit it – there are days when your kids are wild with energy. Maybe they’ve been stuck inside, hiding from nasty weather. Or, they spent their entire school day having to sit still. And all you want them to do is calm down before they destroy your house! Tap into...
by Kara Levy | Jul 15, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
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....
by Katie Rose | Jul 12, 2021 | The Joy of Teaching, Uncategorized, Yoga at Home
What is love? Don’t worry, no one can see you dancing to the familiar tune (now playing in your head) “What is Love” from the 1998 film Night at the Roxbury. In February the world’s attention turns to hearts, cupids, flowers, and gifts or ways to show our love for...
by Amanda James | Jul 8, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Yoga at Home
Our children live in a very busy world. Long days at school, a myriad of after-school activities, constant social demands and expectations, pressure to be smart, and talented and physically flawless in their social media worlds creates an environment ripe for stress,...
by Amanda James | Jul 5, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
We all know that a yoga practice builds strength, flexibility, and co-ordination. Did you know you can also use the ancient practice to build literacy skills for even our youngest yogis? Yoga teaches sequential thinking and planning: Listening to and following...
by Amanda James | Jul 1, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
No matter your age, physical agility or spiritual background, everyone can benefit from a yoga practice. Kids learn self-regulation, how to listen to their bodies and grow in strength, confidence and flexibility. For senior citizens, yoga classes help improve balance,...
