by Amanda James | Aug 19, 2019 | Asanas, KAY Music, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
The Lion King is a beloved Disney movie – first the cartoon from 1994 and then a live-action remake in 2019. Filled with humor and heart, it is the perfect theme for a fun-filled yoga class! Here are some ideas: Sleeping Lion: Form a circle. One child is the... by Amanda James | Aug 12, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
We’ve all heard the terms: Helicopter Parent, Zamboni Mom, Lawnmower Parent. These derogatory labels are slapped onto folks who want to pave the way for their children. They hover near their kids and smooth their journey so as not to be injured, upset or... 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... by Heather Davis | Aug 5, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Meditation is powerful. Mediation practiced for sleep is incredibly powerful, especially for the increasing number of children suffering from anxiety! I have felt the power of this type of meditation in my own body, and I have seen the peace it offers my yoga... by Mandy Lawson | Aug 1, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching
If you’re a kids yoga teacher, I would be willing to bet that one of your main goals in life is to reduce the amount of stress in children’s lives. There are several things though that I have seen well-meaning Kids Yoga teachers do in class that are common triggers... by Amanda James | Jul 15, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, science of Yoga
**This blog article was written by (all grown-up) KAY kid, Whitney James, currently a student at Elon University in North Carolina** WHAT IS THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM? The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is part of the body’s autonomic nervous system...
