by Sarah Dennehy | Oct 17, 2019 | 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... by Amanda James | Oct 14, 2019 | Asanas, Books, KAY Music, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
Have you heard the story There Was an Old Monster by Rebecca Emberly? It’s written in the same pattern as the old classic, There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly, but in this version, the monster swallows a tick which starts a cascade of problems for him.... by Amanda James | Oct 3, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Halloween is often a very exciting time of year for children. Between the spooky decorations, the piles of candy and the pressure of choosing the perfect costume, kids can get pretty wound up. These yoga activities don’t just settle the excess energy, but also add to... by Heather Davis | Sep 30, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, science of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Pranayama. It’s the biggest word that all children (and adults) need to learn right now. So what is pranayama anyway? Simply put, it’s focused breathing. Each breathing practice has its own rhythm and sequence, but they all help our bodies calm down…... by Amanda James | Sep 19, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
A lovely way to spend a lazy afternoon is to rest in the shade of a big tree – the branches and leaves rustling above you and the soft earth feeding its roots below you. Trees provide a sense of timelessness and patience, of strength with flexibility. That union... by Amanda James | Sep 5, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Yoga isn’t just about poses and breathing. It’s also a creative practice, open to children’s imaginations and creative play. Use an art theme to really explore yoga in a deeper way. I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More (Karen Beaumont): This was a...
