by Amanda James | Mar 30, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
In this time of uncertainty, anxiety, seclusion, and fear, we all need to find ways to improve our mental health. For centuries, yoga has given practitioners the tools live in a healthy way. Now is a perfect time to find an online yoga class (you can do a search on... by Andrea Knauber | Mar 23, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
“Surrender. Just let go. Trust the universe… It will catch you.” –Unknown Over the years I have been learning to be kinder and more compassionate with the processes I am immersed in, with the endeavors I seek, with the “somedays” and with the “wants”. While it... by Rachel Crowther | Mar 16, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
Disciplining our children or even simply redirecting undesired behaviors has been a hot button topic that spans generations and cultures. Our schools are no exception. Mindfulness and yoga are being adopted in schools as contemporary ways to meet the social and... by Amanda James | Mar 12, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Every morning we wake up, and before we even open our eyes or get out of bed, we strap on a backpack. Not a school backpack – you can’t touch this backpack or see it with your eyes. But it’s there. You can feel it. When it’s full, your shoulders get tired, it is hard... by Kara Levy | Feb 13, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Winter is definitely here. Since I previously did a Halloween obstacle course class that my classes adored, I figured a winter obstacle course would be fun, too. And it was! It was challenging, imaginative and relevant to yoga. These are my favorite ideas for a winter... by Amanda James | Feb 10, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Meditation is an ancient practice that provides many benefits for our modern brains. A 2010 study found that meditators’ cognitive skills (sustain attention, visuospatial processing, working memory, executive function) improved after meditating just 20 minutes a...
