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What is So Special About 108?
The number 108 has sacred importance in Hinduism and yoga. You may know that mala (prayer) beads traditionally have 108 beads and that people sometimes do 108 Sun Salutations on the Spring Equinox. But why 108? There are several theories. The first set details the...
Mango Mania!
In Florida, summertime means mango season and they are very plentiful at this time. Even if you don’t live in Florida, you can still enjoy a mango either fresh or frozen. Mangoes have many health benefits. One cup of mango contains only 100 calories. Each serving is...
Is Walking a Form of Meditation?
Ever since I was a young girl, going for a daily walk has been part of my life. I remember as a child, after eating dinner, my parents would announce to my brother and me: “Time to go for a walk!!”. On our walks through our busy neighborhood and city streets, we...
You Know You Teach Kids’ Yoga When…
1) Your pompoms go missing even though you JUST bought a new pack: We all have those classes where the kids go crazy for pompoms! They play with them, throw them at each other, stick them in their hair, you name it--they have done it. Some politely ask if they can...
Create a Magical Moment Everyday
It seems lately that all of our days, weeks, and months fly by. We have the same routine day after day: We wake up, eat breakfast, brush teeth, get dressed, and go to school or work. Then we drive to practices, and other after school activities, come home, do...
Conquering the Crow (and the Lessons Learned Along the Way)
I'll be the first to admit - not all yoga poses are created alike. Some of us are less flexible than others, and some of us have amazing balance. What’s wonderful about yoga is that it’s for every BODY. You go at your own pace and find the flow that works for you. As...
Imagination Sets Sail with Boat Pose
Ship’s ahoy! Boat Pose (navasana) is a simple –yet challenging – yoga pose that builds abdominal, hip, and lower spinal strength. Practicing Boat Pose also enhances digestion, stimulates the thyroid, and aids in kidney, prostate, and intestinal function. Plus for...
A Kid’s Guide to Keeping Kids Off Screens
*Our very own 11-year old yogi-author, Kaden, is back with games for the family* Well, the school year is over and summer has begun! But what if your child decides he doesn’t want to play outside, spend his time riding his bike, taking a swim in the pool and just...
The Yoga Show
Yoga Show is a great way to showcase what the children have learned and is also a great way to market upcoming classes! In addition to inviting the parents and families, I also invite the school’s childcare program to watch the show! Make a Backdrop As part of the...
On Perception and Perspective
This week, I read my yoga girls a story by Sri Swami Satchidananda in his children's book "Enlightening Tales." The story was about how four people walked by a man lying on the sidewalk with his eyes closed, not moving. The first person thought, "Well he must have...
Yoga and Blood Circulation in Children
*Today's guest blogger is Vineetha Reddy, a writer, yogi, and healthy food advocate. Follow her on Twitter (@rk_vin) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/vineetha.reddy.988) Parents always try to get their children the best of everything. For growing children, a balanced...
Raising Empathetic Children
My boys just had their heads’ shaved as a way to stand in solidarity with children fighting the beast called cancer. They also did it as a way to raise money that will go toward childhood cancer research grants. This is just something that they do after seeing a...
The Sneaky Baker
I'm the first to admit it - I have a wicked sweet-tooth. Always have, probably always will. And, it seems that it has been genetically passed down to my children, as well. So how do I find that yogic balance I'm always preaching about between what your body wants, and...
The Three P’s of Kids’ Yoga: Practice, Preparation, Patience
My path to becoming a kids' yoga teacher was extremely unexpected. As a 200-hour RYT, I’ve taught hundreds of classes to adults of all ages and experiences levels, but not once did I see myself getting involved with teaching yoga to kids. To be completely honest, the...
Going Paleo as a Family
**Our blog author, Jennifer Sacket, is a green-market booth owner, cooking teacher, and kids' yoga teacher** Several years ago, I embarked on a lifestyle change. I found out after years of battling with an upset stomach that I was gluten and lactose intolerant. I came...
