by Amanda James | Aug 16, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
*Today’s blog article was written by Whitney, a recent high school graduate and lifelong yogi’s kid* My mom has practiced yoga for as long as I can remember. When my brother and I were very young, my parents would sneak off to yoga class, leaving us in the...
by Heather Horrell | Jul 12, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
Yoga classes don’t need props, but boy are they fun! There are so many props to choose from that it’s hard to narrow down my favorite. But after teaching for a few years, I have a better idea of which I tend to use the most and why it is my favorite. Maybe that...
by Aline Sanchez | Jun 25, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, craft, KAY Music, Props
First of all, why do we use yoga props? That’s easy! Props help us have better alignment without hurting or forcing our bodies. Props are also a way to make yoga accessible to all practioners, regardless of experience and ability. In kids’ yoga, we can also use...
by Amanda James | Jun 21, 2018 | 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 Jacquie Bullard | May 31, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, craft, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching
The transformational power of imagination Have you ever seen a kid play happily with a simple cardboard box for 30 minutes? What about kids who love to drum on anything from empty Quaker oats canisters to cookie tins? When it comes to props, so much can be done with...
by Amanda James | May 28, 2018 | 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...
