by Amanda James | Jul 2, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
A lovely way to spend a lazy afternoon is to rest in the shade of a big tree – the branches and leaves rustling above you and the soft earth feeding its roots below you. Trees provide a sense of timelessness and patience, of strength with flexibility. That union... by Amanda James | Jun 25, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a deceivingly simple posture. Usually practiced as a way to return to normal calm breathing after more challenging poses, Child’s Pose is, indeed, a great time-out. But in my Kids Yoga classes, it offers so much more than a quick rest. To... by Amanda James | Jun 18, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga in Schools
A beautiful trait in children is that they tend to get caught up in a moment. This gives them the highest of highs, where their whole bodies just light up from the inside. But these strong emotions can also have them spiraling into stress and anger with no clear path... by Amanda James | Jun 15, 2020 | Asanas, KAY Music, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Some people say your sense of smell has the best memory. Like, if you smell a certain perfume or soap, you might think of a special teacher. Or the smell of grass makes you remember when you helped your dad mow the lawn. We can use our sense of smell to add some... by Amanda James | Jun 4, 2020 | 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,...
