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 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... by Amanda James | Nov 7, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, KAY Music, Yoga at Home
First of all, how awesome is the job title “Happiness Researcher”? Apparently it is a real career and Shawn Achor is just that – a happiness researcher out of Harvard University and author of The Happiness Advantage. His TedTalk on happiness and... by Heather Ruggieri | Oct 28, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
If you have ever experienced confusion or concern from a parent about yoga as a religious activity, then I hope this discussion will help. Also, some of you may be working on proposals for yoga clubs in public schools where this question may come up as well. I see no... 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 | Sep 5, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Yoga isn’t just about poses and breathing. It’s also a creative practice, open to children’s imaginations and creative play. Use an art theme to really explore yoga in a deeper way. I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More (Karen Beaumont): This was a...
