by Heather Horrell | Nov 19, 2020 | Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
One of my favorite things about fall, or the traditional fall that my northern friends get to enjoy, is the drying up of the leaves, the impending barren nature of the trees, and dwindling of the sun. In a way, these things are an end to the life cycle – the...
by Heather Horrell | Feb 20, 2020 | Asanas, Books, Meditation, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching
It doesn’t get very cold here in the South, so we often have to play pretend or make believe when it comes to the winter season. Our imaginations are so vivid that I easily came up with a winter wonderland themed yoga class. Kids and parents love it! I tend to get a...
by Heather Horrell | Dec 26, 2019 | Asanas, Books, Breathing, Craft, Meditation, Yoga Activities
They are cute, fluffy and super winter-y, although you may not want to try to cuddle one! What are they? Polar bears, of course. Kids love learning about animals, especially these unique bears. A polar bear themed yoga class is the perfect opportunity to blend...
by Heather Horrell | Dec 19, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy
For a lot of people, the holidays evoke feelings of stress, anxiety, and all-around misery. What should be a joyous and exciting time regardless of religious affiliation, ends up being a source of utter dread. It is understandable how this has happened. There is a...
by Heather Horrell | Dec 5, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Craft, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching
One of the best ways to teach compassion and to build more empathetic kids is to re-frame the world in the perspective of the viewer. Children are naturally curious, open-minded and flexible in regards to integrating new information and differences among people. They...