by Amanda James | Jun 20, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Strings of beads used during prayer or meditation are an ancient and international tradition. In fact, the word “bead” actually means “prayer” in Middle English. Catholicism uses Rosary beads, Islam uses Subha and Tasbih beads, and Buddhism and Hinduism use Mala...
by Amanda James | Jun 17, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, science of Yoga, Yoga Activities
It’s not just an old wives’ tale – taking a few deep breaths really does help you regain control in stressful or angering situations. Not only does it give you a moment to hit the pause button before you explode (or implode), but deep breaths also...
by Amanda James | Jun 13, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
Celebrating holidays and special events with fireworks is a common practice worldwide. Bright colors, loud pops and bangs, excitement, and awe accompany a fireworks display. We can incorporate the fun and festive feelings of fireworks in our children’s yoga...
by Amanda James | Jun 6, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga Activities
Swami Vidyananda said breath control is “your most portable form of stress management.” In a yoga practice, the art of controlling your breath is known as pranayama. “Prana” is your energy and life force. “Ayama” simply means...
by Jacquie Bullard | May 27, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
When most people think of yoga, they typically picture stretching the body in funny shapes and chanting OM in lotus pose. But as you may know, there is so much more to yoga than that. In our own practices, including the time we spend teaching kids, we can bring in the...
by Heather Ruggieri | May 20, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Self-regulation is an often overlooked, yet quite teachable, tool we can provide the littles in our lives. In all honestly, I feel like it’s only been my adulthood exposure to yoga that has really helped me develop the ability to calm myself down, think through my...
