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Marichyasana
Keep your body in one long line, not falling to one side or the other. If you can't bind your hands behind your back, hold onto a strap or towel. This pose is calming and can improve introspection
The Yoga Garden
The end of winter is finally upon us. So as the snow begins melting and the green buds start peeking out from the hibernating trees, it's time to start planning and planting a yoga garden for your children. For Kids Yoga, a gardening theme is a perfect way to welcome...
Episode 7
“Bedtime Struggles? Mindful strategies to help your family sleep well” – Kelly and Kristi share mindfulness-based tools and strategies for sending your little ones off to dreamland
Episode 6
“A Mindful Approach To Behavior Management” – Kristi and Kelly talk about behavior and how we can use mindfulness to approach it
Episode 5
“Dealing with big emotions, fears, and stress? Fill your families toolbox with strategies for SELF-REGULATION” – Kelly and Kristi talk about our nervous system and how we can create a toolbox of strategies for both our children and ourselves to help us regulate that system
Episode 4
“Mindfulness: The What, Why, and When of a Mindful Day” – Kristi and Kelly discuss mindfulness and go through several different strategies for both children and adults and give you tips on how to get started
Episode 1
“Kidding Around Yoga and Its Creator Haris Lender: Why Kids Yoga?” – Haris tells us about her journey to finding yoga and how she began to bring yoga to children
Arrow: Arkana Dhanurasana
Increases hip flexibility while strengthening abdomen and lower spine. Hold raised foot with both hands to make it easier. Extend your leg back to “shoot” your arrow. What are you aiming at?
Reverse Plank/Inclined Plane/Slide: Purvottanasana
Stretches shoulders and opens entire front body. Press your shoulder blades into your back to lift the chest. Have a friend roll toy cars or balls down your “slide”.
Wind Breaking Pose/Lemon Squeeze: Apanasana
• Relieves indigestion, bloating, and other digestive issues. • Rock back-and-forth and left-to-right. • Rock and roll: Can you rock back-and-forth enough to stand up without hands?
Wheel: Urdhva Dhanurasana
Stimulates thyroid while increasing energy in mind and body. If uncomfortable at all, substitute belly up Table. For added challenge, lift a leg.
Reverse Warrior: Viparita Virabhadrasana
Strengthens legs while developing concentration and balance. Keep upper arm lifting strongly to protect lower back while opening heart up. Pass a ball overhead from Reverse Warrior to Reverse Warrior.
Warrior 3: Virabhadrasana 3
• Improves cardiac function and concentration. • Work to keep arms and lifted leg at the same height, forming a straight line. • Gently drop lifted leg down to land in Warrior I.
Warrior 2: Virabhadrasana 2
Improves circulation and respiration while promoting groundedness. Stretch arms out in opposite directions as though you are trying to make a long straight line. Pretend to be on a surfboard, gliding over waves. Jump to try the other side.
Warrior 1: Virabhadrasana 1
Strengthens legs while counteracting slouching. Keep knees, hips, chest, and shoulders pointing straight ahead. Reach forward with arms and balance on the front leg to flow into Warrior III.
