by Jacquie Bullard | Mar 4, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Props, Yoga at Home
“Self care” is perhaps as big of a buzzword as “mindfulness” these days, and for a good reason: we need it! As yoga teachers, we often get into the business of teaching because we care about other people, sometimes to the point of forgetting...
by Amanda James | Jan 7, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
One of my favorite themes for a kids’ Yoga class is that of pets. It’s an easily relatable subject with a lot of poses already built in. Add some music and some kidding around, and you’ve got a great children’s Yoga class! What Kind of Pet? : Begin by talking about a...
by Amanda James | Dec 31, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, craft, KAY Music, Meditation, Props, Yoga Activities
Turn down the lights and turn up the fun! With a little planning and a lot of creativity, you can create a memorable yoga experience for the whole family. • Decorations: Of course, this means glow sticks! You can get them at most dollar stores, so load up. Some can be...
by Jacquie Bullard | Dec 27, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Karma Yoga, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools
Hula hoops are a natural symbol of Yoga: circles represent unity, inclusiveness—and a hole you can jump through, into, and around in creative and fun ways! I also use hula hoops when teaching kids’ gymnastics and creative movement as they provide a clear,...
by Amanda James | Dec 24, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, craft, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
I am a scavenger – I love to find the treasures within the junk. I think of myself as an educational MacGyver. Give me some random object and I’ll figure out how to teach with it. This habit (gift?) started when I was a student-teacher, finishing up my...
by Juliet Dalton | Dec 20, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Props, Yoga Activities
“Miss Julie, did you bring those things that cover our eyes today?” This question is often the first thing asked from at least one of the kids when they see my “bag of tricks” at the start of our Yoga class. My “bag of tricks” is fully-stocked and contain my staples:...
