by Amanda James | Aug 2, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Swami Vidyananda said breath control is “your most portable form of stress management.” In a yoga practice, the art of controlling your breath is known as pranayama. “Prana” is your energy and life force. “Ayama” simply means...
by Jacquie Bullard | Jul 29, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga in Schools
Many adults tend to think of yoga as a solitary practice. However, with kids it tends to be very much a social event, so ice-breakers are a very important element. For classes where kids don’t already know each other, we can bring in fun ways to help them learn names;...
by Amanda James | Jul 26, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Want a new challenge for you and your young yogis? Try moving your Kids Yoga practice off the mat and into a swimming pool! Here are some easy ideas for games and activities to really make a splash! Cannonball: Assign a pose and have each child jump into the pool in...
by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Kids are naturally egocentric, and I say this as an educator without judgement and malice. The revolutionary child psychologist Jean Piaget described “Egocentrism” in 1951 as a natural part of a child’s development. He said that until the age of...
by Amanda James | Jul 19, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Admit it – there are days when your kids are wild with energy. Maybe they’ve been stuck inside, hiding from nasty weather. Or, they spent their entire school day having to sit still. And all you want them to do is calm down before they destroy your house! Tap into...
by Kara Levy | Jul 15, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
Teaching teenagers can be difficult but extremely rewarding! The traditional “How was school?” question often results in the typical “fine” answer. How can we connect with teenagers? Utilizing yoga techniques in a fun and engaging way can be a great solution....
