by Amanda James | Sep 6, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. from The Body Keeps the Score The basic elements of a yoga practice (movement, breath work, and meditation) help...
by Amanda James | Aug 30, 2021 | 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 Rachel Crowther | Aug 19, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
Disciplining our children or even simply redirecting undesired behaviors has been a hot button topic that spans generations and cultures. Our schools are no exception. Mindfulness and yoga are being adopted in schools as contemporary ways to meet the social and...
by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Kids are naturally egocentric, and I say this as an educator without judgement and malice. The revolutionary child psychologist Jean Piaget described “Egocentrism” in 1951 as a natural part of a child’s development. He said that until the age of...
by Katie Rose | Jan 7, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Karma Yoga, KAY Music, Meditation, Science of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Let’s start the new year with PEACE! I thought I would share a little about the science behind feeling peaceful. The international yoga teacher training program, Kidding Around Yoga, has a mantra they teach every teacher and child who experiences their program:...
by Aline Sanchez | Dec 7, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Props, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Breathing is the bridge between our mind and body. It is a very powerful force to heal and to be more aware. In yoga, we call breathing practices pranayama and it is a big part of a yoga practice. In Sanskrit prana means breath or vital energy and yama is the control...
