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 Mandy Lawson | Aug 23, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching
If you’re a kids Yoga teacher, I’d 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 for...
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...
by Heather Ruggieri | Jul 30, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching
Let’s talk about the importance of affirmations, and repeating those affirmations: a mantra. Let’s talk about the various forms of affirmations, and how to teach them in a kids’ yoga class. We can do this, we can do this, we can do this. I’d like to start this...
