by Amanda James | Oct 14, 2019 | Asanas, Books, KAY Music, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
Have you heard the story There Was an Old Monster by Rebecca Emberly? It’s written in the same pattern as the old classic, There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, but in this version, the monster swallows a tick which starts a cascade of problems for him.... by Amanda James | Oct 3, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Halloween is often a very exciting time of year for children. Between the spooky decorations, the piles of candy and the pressure of choosing the perfect costume, kids can get pretty wound up. These yoga activities don’t just settle the excess energy, but also add to... by Amanda James | Sep 26, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
Many of us are visual learners – we retain the most information and process most efficiently when we SEE what we are trying to learn. Get the most out of this learning style by creating an entire yoga class around the idea of copying, mirroring and matching!... by Amanda James | Sep 19, 2019 | 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 | Sep 9, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation
It’s funny, isn’t it? The place we spend the most time, day and night, is the exact same place we know the least about. Our brain is the ultimate mystery. The bunch of gooey cells and invisible stringy nerves that inhabit our skulls control EVERYTHING in...
