by okayadmin | Mar 28, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Karma Yoga, Meditation, Nutrition, Recipes, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
As a kids’ yoga teacher we have an amazing opportunity to introduce children to the ideas in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. About 1600 years ago in India, Patanjali condensed two different traditions (Ashtanga Yoga and Karma Yoga) to compose the Yoga Sutras, the...
by Amanda James | Mar 21, 2019 | 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 | Mar 7, 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 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,...
