by Amanda James | Apr 6, 2020 | 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 children’s yoga class, whether presented online or in person! What... by Amanda James | Apr 2, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
The end of winter is finally upon us. So as the snow begins melting and the green buds start peeking out from the hibernating trees, it’s time to start planning and planting a yoga garden for your children. For a Kids Yoga class, a gardening theme is a perfect... by Amanda James | Mar 30, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
In this time of uncertainty, anxiety, seclusion, and fear, we all need to find ways to improve our mental health. For centuries, yoga has given practitioners the tools live in a healthy way. Now is a perfect time to find an online yoga class (you can do a search on... by Amanda James | Mar 12, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Every morning we wake up, and before we even open our eyes or get out of bed, we strap on a backpack. Not a school backpack – you can’t touch this backpack or see it with your eyes. But it’s there. You can feel it. When it’s full, your shoulders get tired, it is hard... by Amanda James | Feb 10, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Meditation is an ancient practice that provides many benefits for our modern brains. A 2010 study found that meditators’ cognitive skills (sustain attention, visuospatial processing, working memory, executive function) improved after meditating just 20 minutes a...
