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The Power of Prana
"Universal energy" is one of those concepts that has entered our modern life and culture under a foreign-sounding name: prana. When asked, “What is prana?”, an adult explanation might sound something like: “It is the energy that unites everything in the cosmos,” or,...
Yoga Poses for Energy (Better than Coffee!)
Everyone loves coffee. Or they should. I love my coffee and I am ashamed to say that I could not live without it. But sometimes it’s just too late to drink coffee. Or sometimes, to my great horror, I’m all out. I should be more yogic and rely on my own...
Ha Ha Heart Openers
It seems so appropriate that, according to yogic philosophy, ha is the sound of the heart chakra. I like to think of ha as the sound of an exhale plus voice; it is also the sound of laughter! You can use variations of ha, he, hee, ho, hu. This is basically a way to...
What are Chakras?
The chakras are always fun to teach to kids as they represent the spiritual part of us, are colorful, and play host to a wide variety of ideas to learn about yoga. Each chakra has a specific meaning and is responsible for a specific characteristic within...
Meditation Stations
Meditation can be hard for a lot of people. Especially in a modern society that is always going, going, recharge, going…You get the picture. Meditation is not separate from yoga, though - it is yoga. It is just as important to practice meditation as it is to...
What is Left When We Let Go?
The only constant is change. Change is inevitable. When one door closes, another opens. I’m sure you’ve heard many more quotes about change. What I know for sure is that with change comes the practice of, and the need for, letting go (like Elsa). Let’s explore the...
“No Worries” Fairy – A Kids’ Yoga Craft
I am here especially for you…to share and tell your worries to. I will listen to what you say then will take your worries away! Are you looking for a fun and relaxing craft activity for your family? “No Worries” Fairies are fun to make and a helpful way to deal with...
Lotus – More Than Just a Pose
The lotus has long been a symbol of purity; as a flower that grows in muddy water, it is an example of how a living thing can maintain a pure, beautiful state even in a dirty place. In yogic tradition, it is also a posture that has been claimed as the best seated pose...
The Intimacy of Family Relationships
Between the yelling, the threats, the negotiations, and the bribes of the last 8 years, I'm pretty sure I'm the worst parent in the history of mankind. Who let this woman become a mother? And yet my daughters snuggle up to me nightly, yearning for my acceptance and...
Gifts for Your Young Yogis
You want to get the perfect gift for the young yogi in your life but you do not want to just purchase whatever, wrap it up, stick it under the tree and call it a day. You know they love their yoga classes and stories, but you still have no idea what kind of...
Yoga Builds Literacy Skills
Those of us who teach yoga to children know firsthand that we really get the kiddos moving! We have them running, jumping, hopping, skipping, shaking, sliding, rolling, dancing, sitting, standing, and stretching. We incorporate focus activities, breathing techniques,...
Building Relationships Through Yoga Stories
I recently started teaching at in a pre-K program and was asked to lead the yoga before their naptime. The lights were dimmed and the cots were out with each child next to his/her cot with personal space; it was the perfect setting for yoga! I decided to tell a yoga...
Speaking Your Truth as a Yoga Teacher
I sit cross -legged on the floor with my hands in prayer pose saying to the class, "Take a deep breath in and exhale out everything you need to let go of. " Am I just saying those words or am I actually doing them? How much of what we say during our classes are we...
Brain Breaks
There has been plenty of research over the years on the benefits of brain breaks for children. Whether it is in a traditional classroom, a homeschool classroom, or just recognizing that your child needs to change gears to calm down, refocus, or release anxiety within...
Heart Opening for Health and Happiness
Heart opening poses are one of the best ways to get children interested in doing yoga. They really stretch the chest and sternum, strengthen the back, and encourage our physical body to open up to allow our emotional body to grow. Kids love the symbolism behind...
