by Amanda James | Jan 1, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
You know what I think kids today need? Not more lessons or learning opportunities. Not more toys, gadgets, or electronics. And certainly not more pressure and stress. Our children need time to unwind, all on their own. Just like us grown-ups, they need time to...
by Amanda James | Oct 23, 2017 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, science of Yoga
It’s very trendy to practice yoga these days. Like being “green”, it seems everywhere you turn, someone is selling yoga. There are clothing lines hocking $80 yoga tank tops, websites offering props, books, and DVDs of the “latest” yoga...
by Amanda James | Aug 31, 2017 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, science of Yoga
Mudras, the elaborate hand and finger gestures used in many Yoga and Ayurvedic traditions, are effective and simple tools to employ for self-soothing, energizing, settling emotions, and focusing. Like little Yoga poses for your hands, mudras make use of the energy,...
by Katie Rose | Jan 9, 2017 | Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, science of Yoga
The only constant is change. Change is inevitable. When one door closes, another opens. I’m sure you’ve heard many more quotes about change. What I know for sure is that with change comes the practice of, and the need for, letting go (like Elsa). Let’s explore the...
by Jacquie Bullard | Nov 3, 2016 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, science of Yoga, Yoga Activities
Although kids’ yoga has become much more popular in recent years, kids can always benefit from going deeper into the aspects of yoga beyond the physical postures. In other words, they need to ‘break the ice’ with yoga itself and this is a great opportunity for...
by Vineetha Reddy | Jun 27, 2016 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, science of Yoga, Yoga Activities
*Today’s guest blogger is Vineetha Reddy, a writer, yogi, and healthy food advocate. Follow her on Twitter (@rk_vin) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/vineetha.reddy.988) Parents always try to get their children the best of everything. For growing children, a...
