by Jacquie Bullard | Jan 3, 2022 | Asanas, KAY Music, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
What is the earth element? Whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow this year, winter is alive and well. The days are still sort of short and we still have weeks before spring and months before summer. Winter is still here in the northern hemisphere, and it is a...
by Amanda Keovongsa | Dec 20, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
“Mindfulness- A state of active, open, intentional attention on the present.” Psychology Today “Mindfulness” seems to be a popular buzz word going around lately, but really it’s something that ancient civilizations knew and practiced. Our...
by hhorrell | Dec 9, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy
For a lot of people, the holidays evoke feelings of stress, anxiety, and all-around misery. What should be a joyous and exciting time regardless of religious affiliation, ends up being a source of utter dread. It is understandable how this has happened. There is a ton...
by Jacquie Bullard | Dec 6, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Craft, KAY Music, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
What is sangha? What is a sangha and how can we bring this element into kids’ yoga classes? Sangha is a community, specifically a spiritual community. The term began in the Buddhist tradition to refer to monastic communities and it is also used to refer to communities...
by Jennifer Sacket | Nov 15, 2021 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
I have always been interested in Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest healing system. It was developed thousands of years ago in India and is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance...
by Amanda James | Nov 1, 2021 | Asanas, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Here in the northern hemisphere, we are stepping deeper into the autumn season. The temperature changes, the colors change and the daylight changes all affect our children in obvious and subtle ways. Let’s help them embrace the inevitability of change and the...
