by Amanda James | Jul 26, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Want a new challenge for you and your young yogis? Try moving your Kids Yoga practice off the mat and into a swimming pool! Here are some easy ideas for games and activities to really make a splash! Cannonball: Assign a pose and have each child jump into the pool in...
by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Kids are naturally egocentric, and I say this as an educator without judgement and malice. The revolutionary child psychologist Jean Piaget described “Egocentrism” in 1951 as a natural part of a child’s development. He said that until the age of...
by Amanda James | Jul 1, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
No matter your age, physical agility or spiritual background, everyone can benefit from a yoga practice. Kids learn self-regulation, how to listen to their bodies and grow in strength, confidence and flexibility. For senior citizens, yoga classes help improve balance,...
by Amanda James | Jun 28, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
The Olympics in Japan may be for the athletes, but the Olympic spirit can still be alive and well in your Kids Yoga class. With a mat, some music, and a lot of imagination, your students can all be Olympic medal winners. Musical Mats: Played just like Musical Chairs,...
by Amanda James | May 27, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
*Today’s blog was written by Whitney James, a former KAY kid and current student at Elon University* Plane rides are normally not very fun for kids (or adults); There’s usually no wifi, no on-demand movies and tv, and not much movement. Although there are perks,...
by Amanda James | May 24, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
When I taught 4th grade, common refrains in the classroom were, “Pay attention!” and, “Focus on what you’re doing!” And then it hit me – of course the kids’ attention was scattered everywhere. With 20 other kids fidgeting and making noise, shenanigans in the hallway,...
