by Heather Ruggieri | May 20, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Self-regulation is an often overlooked, yet quite teachable, tool we can provide the littles in our lives. In all honestly, I feel like it’s only been my adulthood exposure to yoga that has really helped me develop the ability to calm myself down, think through my...
by Amanda James | May 16, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
With a nod to the great Aretha Franklin, we all need a little respect (“just a little bit”): respect for others, for the earth, for ourselves. As a children’s yoga teacher, I have found that teaching about respect in its various forms takes more than...
by Jacquie Bullard | May 13, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities
When it comes to flowers, there’s more than just lotus pose in yoga. Think of the whole life cycle of a flower, from seed to sprout to flower, then back to seed. It just begs to be done as a poetic variation of a Sun Salutation. Not to mention all the things...
by Amanda James | May 9, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Yoga at Home
When it comes to raising children, we all know the basics. Kids need healthy food, a safe home, and plenty of rest. And, obviously, loads of love and support. But what about emotional health? Is there a tool or practice that may provide children a way to support...
by Andrea Knauber | May 6, 2019 | Philosophy
I must admit, the whole social media scene is not quite my thing. From the very start, I delayed and refused to participate. I find myself constantly struggling between wanting to stay in touch and the idea of how banal it can suddenly become. In a previous blog I...
by Amanda James | May 2, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Camp Kidding Around Yoga, KAY Music, Props, Yoga Activities
Ship’s ahoy! Boat Pose (navasana) is a simple –yet challenging – yoga pose that builds abdominal, hip and lower spinal strength. Practicing Boat Pose also enhances digestion, stimulates the thyroid and aids in kidney, prostate and intestinal function. Plus, for kids,...
by Heather Ruggieri | Apr 29, 2019 | Asanas, Books, craft, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
You Are Special by Max Lucado is an amazing book, one to be considered for sharing in yoga class. I believe it will resonate wildly with your little yogis. If you haven’t read this book, here is a brief summary from Teaching Children Philosophy…In a...
