by Amanda James | Aug 14, 2017 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, KAY Music, Meditation, Props, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
The first time your child rolls out her mat in a Yoga class, she is exposed to many new words, which shouldn’t be surprising, really. The practice of Yoga is from ancient times, from a foreign culture, and utilizes a relatively obscure language (Sanskrit). And while...
by Amanda James | Jun 22, 2017 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
We’ve all heard the old saying, “Laughter is the best medicine”. Turns out, it isn’t just an old-wives’-tale. Scientist have found that laughter has the exact opposite effect on the body and mind as stress! When you laugh you: Lower your...
by Heather Ruggieri | May 29, 2017 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities
NAMASTE! When I took my kids’ yoga teacher training with Kidding Around Yoga, the fun and energetic Sargeant Saluations (their version of Sun Salutations) quickly became a favorite part of the curriculum. And then I attended my first weekend of 200-hour yoga...
by Kara Levy | May 25, 2017 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Videos, Yoga in Schools
After teaching yoga at a public school, I was asked to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) into my school’s curriculum. I was excited for the challenge and interested in how the children would interact with the lessons. After planning my...
by Amanda James | Jul 18, 2016 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Props, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Ship’s ahoy! Boat Pose (navasana) is a simple –yet challenging – yoga pose that builds abdominal, hip, and lower spinal strength. Practicing Boat Pose also enhances digestion, stimulates the thyroid, and aids in kidney, prostate, and intestinal function. Plus for...
by Amanda James | Jun 13, 2016 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Admit it – there are days when your kids are wild with energy. Maybe they’ve been stuck inside, hiding from nasty weather. Or, they spent their entire school day having to sit still. And all you want them to do is calm down before they destroy your house! Tap into...
