by Amanda James | Aug 12, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
We’ve all heard the terms: Helicopter Parent, Zamboni Mom, Lawnmower Parent. These derogatory labels are slapped onto folks who want to pave the way for their children. They hover near their kids and smooth their journey so as not to be injured, upset or... by Amanda James | Aug 8, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Ask anyone to show you what yoga or meditation looks like, and most people will sit cross-legged on the floor, place their hands on their knees, close their eyes, and say, “OM.” It’s the cartoon version of a yoga practice and a great starting point for a discussion on... by Heather Davis | Aug 5, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Meditation is powerful. Mediation practiced for sleep is incredibly powerful, especially for the increasing number of children suffering from anxiety! I have felt the power of this type of meditation in my own body, and I have seen the peace it offers my yoga... by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
It’s a busy world out there! And for many of us, it’s a busy world inside, too. Our minds are kept stimulated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, all day and often through the night. We’ve been given many ways to find quiet moments, to find... by Amanda James | Jul 1, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Confession: I am an office supply junkie. The Container Store is the closest I’ve ever been to imagining what Heaven looks like. Back-to-School sales of sharpened #2 Ticonderoga pencils and never-opened glue bottles make me swoon. There’s a closet in my... by Amanda James | Jun 20, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Strings of beads used during prayer or meditation are an ancient and international tradition. In fact, the word “bead” actually means “prayer” in Middle English. Catholicism uses Rosary beads, Islam uses Subha and Tasbih beads, and Buddhism and Hinduism use Mala...
