I love to use yoga cards in my yoga classes! There are many ways to integrate them into your class. You can also play with them at home with your child for a family game night! Here are my reviews of the card decks that I own: Yoga & Mindfulness: Practices for...
When we yogis say you can practice yoga from anywhere, we mean it! One place where you can most definitely fit in a little yoga is from your bed. It helps kick-start your energy in the morning or conversely, calm your nighttime anxiety in the evening. It benefits...
When we help kids deal with anxiety in yoga class, there are two main methods we can use: 1) releasing the tension of anxiety, and 2) redirecting their efforts and attention in a positive way. Below are some ideas on how to help kids explore their minds and bodily...
“Are there any boys taking your yoga class?” If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked this question by a parent who wants to sign their son up for one of my yoga classes, but wants to make sure there are other boys in the class, I would have about $25! I...
The 31st Olympics in Rio may be over for the athletes and spectators, but the Olympic spirit can still be alive-and-well in your kids' yoga class. With a mat, some music, and a lot of imagination, your students can all be Olympic medal winners. Musical Mats: Played...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
*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...
Want to grab any kid's attention? Just say the word "snack" and BOOM. Use this to your advantage with a food theme in your next yoga class: Yummy Yoga: Kidding Around Yoga has written a wonderfully creative song called Yummy Yoga. In it, you fly around the world...
“Caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within,caterpillar sheds his skin to find a butterfly within.” -Donovan, “There is a Mountain” Butterflies can infuse a kids yoga class with themes on spring, change and hidden beauty. Of course, like butterflies in a...
Need a theme for your kids' Yoga class? How about using the month of March as your theme? "In like a lion, out like a lamb" is a familiar saying that invites our imaginations to pair the fierce weather of winter to be like a lion with the hope that a gentle lamb-like...
There is a clear link between the practice of Yoga and nature. I’ve noticed that focusing on nature resonates well with children and adults. Here are some activities to incorporate into a Nature Themed Yoga class. It is also a great theme for a Hebrew School class....
Watch at your leisure!
Watch at your leisure!
