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... by Amanda James | Aug 29, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga Stories
Since cave drawings first made an appearance some 27,000 years ago, humans’ brains have developed around storytelling. Telling stories makes up to 65% of our conversations. We are built to hear, remember and share stories. According to Jon Thomas’ The Art of... by Amanda James | Aug 8, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Ask anyone to show you what yoga or meditation looks like, and most people will sit cross-legged on the floor, place their hands on their knees, close their eyes, and say, “OM.” It’s the cartoon version of a yoga practice and a great starting point for a discussion on...
