by Amanda James | Feb 21, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools
While yoga is often celebrated as a non-competitive activity, there are certainly times that groups and teams need to be formed in order to play a game or complete a task. As you would guess, this process sometimes leads to hurt feelings and frustration of being...
by Amanda James | Jan 14, 2019 | Asanas, Breathing, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Are your little yogis fans of Tomas the Tank Engine? How about the movie Cars? Do they dream of flying planes or exploring the ocean in a submarine? Capture their imaginations and attention with a whole yoga class based on transportation! Feet: Our basic mode of...
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 Kara Levy | Dec 13, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
The Holiday Season is almost here! I previously did a Halloween obstacle course class that my classes adored! It was challenging, fun, and relevant to yoga. These are my favorite ideas for a Winter & Holiday themed obstacle course! Feel free to print them out,...
by Amanda James | Dec 6, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Pompoms might just be the perfect kids’ Yoga prop. They are inexpensive, colorful, lightweight, and have innumerable creative uses. I always bring a big baggie filled with pompoms to my kids’ Yoga classes to use in many ways: Pompom Poppers: Cup your two hands...
by Sarah Dennehy | Oct 25, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Hey you, with the pumpkin latte! Looking for some new ideas for your kids’ yoga class? With a few props and lots of imagination, you can turn your everyday class into a Scary (but mostly fun and silly) Halloween Adventure. Grab a witch’s hat and some black and orange...
