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Play Ball!
Leading a fun and focused Kids Yoga class can be an easy task if you simply use a ball! An old-school, readily-accessible, ever-popular ball. A collection of various-sized balls can create a collection of yoga-based games and activities ready to play in no time at...
All Games Are Yoga Games
Games are something that all children, no matter what age, love! You can see children completely relax, and older children lose their inhibitions in a really good game. There are already many Yoga games that you can play with kids. However, if you want to find some...
Keep Your Shoes On!
I'm the first to admit it - one of my favorite parts of teaching yoga to children and adults is kicking off my shoes and being barefoot! Not only is it more comfortable, but going shoeless is good for you, too! You gain better control of your foot position, it...
Episode 21
“Yoga in Schools Part 1: Yoga & Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning” – Kelly and Kristi take a deep dive into the intersection of yoga and SEL.
Kids Yoga on a Plane
*Today's blog was written by Whitney James, a former KAY kid and current student at Elon University.* Plane rides are normally not very fun for kids (or adults). There’s usually no wifi, no on-demand movies and tv, and not much movement. Although there are perks, like...
Episode 20
“Affirmations: A Key to Confidence, Joy, and Peace” – Join Kelly and Kristi learn how to build and use powerful affirmations with the whole family.
What Color is Your Butterfly?
The image of a butterfly is the PERFECT symbol for a children's yoga class. Think about it for a second. Our little ones start out as little eggs (infants), begin to crawl and explore (caterpillars), then continue to change and grow into beautiful butterflies...
Yoga for Your Feet
Did you know that our feet have 26 bones and 25 joints? Not to mention, they also have over 20 muscles and tendons. Feet are the basis of many yoga poses. It makes sense that we should focus on them. According to one yoga expert, we know the importance of healthy feet...
Episode 19
“Mindful Tips for Family Travel” – Kelly and Kristi share their tips and tricks for family fun on the road.
Starter’s Guide to Teaching Kids’ Yoga: Business Edition
In addition to all the amazing props, books, and CDs you may need to start teaching yoga to children, you also need business knowledge. Here are the main components you should know right away: Necessary Paperwork When you start out as a yoga teacher, you need...
Episode 18
“Emotional Resilience Through the Practice of Compassion” – Kelly and Kristi explore the critical importance of compassion and empathy in our children’s growth.
Shine Like the Sun
Near the end of each yoga class I teach, whether to children or adults, we all bow to each other. I was taught that the bow has three parts, each of which aligns our hearts and minds with our bodies, and my favorite bow instruction is this: "Sit Like a Mountain...
Healthy Mom Means Healthy Child
Are you one of those people that are committed to making sure your child is healthy and has access to some of the best programs out there for inspiring creativity or promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development? If you are like most parents, the answer is...
Episode 17
“A Kid’s Yoga Class: from chaos to calm” – Kelly and Kristi explain why kids yoga classes may seem loud and unfocused.
Mother’s Day Yoga
It's almost Mother's Day here in the United States, and if you're like most people you are wracking your brain trying to come up with a unique, fun way to celebrate moms that the whole family wants to participate in. I know that I am over dragging the kids to an...
