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Bastón de la Palabra
Una técnica increíble que aprendí en mi entrenamiento de profesora de yoga para niños, fue la de el “bastón de la palabra”. No sólo se trata de una manualidad infantil sencilla y muy divertida, sino que además resulta una útil herramienta para ayudar a mantener el...
Classic Games…Yoga-fied!
It’s the end of summer and kids are likely BORED. Encourage them to take a break from screen time, grab some friends and teach them some of these classic games, revamped yoga style. Yoga Four Corners: At a recent kids’ yoga summer camp the kids begged to play Four...
Patanjali’s Locks and Keys
In my house "Yoga" is an everyday word. One or all of us can be seen practicing or just playing as we work on a various posture. Even my 11-month old, Jewel, can be seen going from Downward Dog to Upward Dog multiple times a day. You get it, we are a Yoga family. It...
Mantra Magic
Mantras are the kids’ yoga abracadabra—pure magic. They are sounds, words and phrases that we repeat over and over, and their magic power is that they have a cleansing effect on the mind and the soul; and that’s why it’s a powerful tool in stress management for kids....
Dollar Store Yoga Props
I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret. One that always shocks people. Gathering yoga materials and props for classes can be done CHEAP. Yep, you don’t have to spend a fortune at all. Dollar stores can be your very best friend when it comes to outfitting...
The Lure of Mandalas
(Children already know how to calm themselves naturally with crayon and paper. This article is for the adults that forgot this hidden gem.) Mandalas seem to be everywhere nowadays. I go into the local book store and they have a table dedicated to these intricate...
5 Best Props for Kids’ Yoga (+ 1 Bonus)
Congratulations! You finished your Kids' Yoga teacher training! You have the passion for teaching and the knowledge of how to teach yoga to kids! Now what? You need the very best props to start the very best job ever! Through my experience, these are the essential...
Puppets as Props in Kids’ Yoga
Stuffed animals and fuzzy, furry puppets—especially of the owl variety!—are my favorite props to engage students. There are so many types of stuffed animals and furry puppets! I usually bring small-ish ones so they fit in my bag, but sometimes I bring Timmy the...
Beanie Baby Yoga
Remember the Beanie Baby craze in the early 90s? Chances are that yes, you not only remember the craze, but you are still holding onto your favorite Beanie - or two- or three. Is you Prance the Cat collecting dust on a shelf? Or is Seaweed the Otter stuck in a box...
Laugh to Relax
We've all heard the old saying, "Laughter is the best medicine". Turns out, it isn't just an old-wives'-tale. Scientist have found that laughter has the exact opposite effect on the body and mind as stress! When you laugh you: Lower your blood pressure by 6% (laughing...
Mindfulness Exercises
Incorporating Mindfulness into your classroom or home can help your little ones grow up to be calm and focused adults. In addition to being fun, these techniques are beneficial to a child’s overall well-being! Belly Breathing Bring both hands to your belly. As you...
Mindful Minute
Can you spare a minute? Just one minute is all it takes to check out of the chaotic, busy real world, and check into your own body and mind. Mindful Minute practices are simple and effective ways to settle into an aware state, rather than just moving robotically...
Loving-Kindness for All
Of all the mindfulness practices I have taught to children (and adults!), the Loving-Kindness Meditation is by far my favorite. The words are precise, like poetry, and their positive meaning is undeniably powerful. In fact, I use a variation of the Loving-Kindness...
Moving from Selfishness to Selflessness
Many parents (and other adults) worry that they are raising children who are selfish and wonder how they can teach them selflessness. One common issue, though, is that hardly anyone agrees as to what is considered selfish versus selfless. After all, this...
Spring and the Air Element
“Spring is in the air,” is more than just a saying. When the seasons change and days start getting longer and warmer, there is a change in the air as well as in our moods and emotions. In yoga we often think of the breath as the air element. Many yoga teachers...
