by Sacha Fenimore | Sep 24, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities
We all have seen the cartoon images of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, so it makes sense for us to have some inner voices as we work through situations, but why does it seem like there is SO much chatter up there?! Our conscious mind is taking...
by Mandy Lawson | Sep 20, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy
What is the goal of Yoga? Why do people practice it? Why do YOU practice? To get a fit body? To fit in with the “cool” crowd? To relieve the stress of everyday life? Yoga at its essence, is a practice in peace. By engaging in each of the eight limbs of Yoga, one can...
by Jacquie Bullard | Aug 30, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
You may have heard the quote, “Yoga is 1% inspiration and 99 % perspiration.” I like to do a spin off that and say kids yoga is 10% inspiration, 40% perspiration, and 50% imagination! In looking for ways to stretch our conceptions of downward dog (literally and...
by Amanda James | Aug 16, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
*Today’s blog article was written by Whitney, a recent high school graduate and lifelong yogi’s kid* My mom has practiced yoga for as long as I can remember. When my brother and I were very young, my parents would sneak off to yoga class, leaving us in the...
by Heather Ruggieri | Aug 13, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
Our family took a quick camping trip to Mueller State Park near Colorado Springs, CO this past July. We have a travel trailer, so it was more like glamping if I’m honest. About half way through our short trip, I noticed we were practicing some yoga concepts. Let me...
by Amanda James | Aug 6, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation
I feel like I live each day steeped in yoga and meditation. I am writer for an international kids’ yoga company. I teach children and families regularly and even lead workshops teaching educators, counselors, parents, coaches, and therapists how to share yoga with...
