by Amanda James | Jan 20, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
The constant wiggling. Bouncing. Darting eyes and fidgety fingers. Sometimes it can be really tough for our little people to just be still. Whether in a formal school environment, sitting at the dinner table, or just learning to control their reactions, teaching... by Amanda James | Jan 13, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
There are A LOT of activities for children to participate in these days, aren’t there? Every sport ever invented (including some straight from fictional stories, like Quidditch) has a team kids can try out for. Your three year old likes wearing a tutu?... by Amanda James | Dec 30, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. from The Body Keeps the Score The basic elements of a yoga practice (movement, breath work, and meditation)... 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 Amanda James | Nov 25, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Admit it. You’ve asked a child to “calm down” or “pay attention” at least once in your lifetime. Maybe you’ve bribed one of your own kids to just sit still for a minute. What you are really asking for (begging for?) is for them to... by Marcie Robinson | Nov 11, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Homework tension? “Never heard of it”….said no one sadly ever. I know we are not alone and this blog is here to help. Homework tension can be different for every child, and can be different depending on the subject and the time of day. Read on for some ideas to try...
