*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). Thereโs usually no wifi, no on-demand movies and tv, and not much movement. Although there are perks, like...
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...
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...
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...
Bunny HOP! Easter Yoga Fun for the Family
Easter time is time for the Easter Yogi Bunny! Just as fascinating to kids as good ol' Saint Nick, the Easter Bunny leaves the best and coolest trinkets and impressions. The Bunny has even been known to make its appearance at yoga classes around these parts! The kids...
Yoga Brings Generations Together
Most all Jewish folks know the tune โHava Nagila.โ If you donโt remember the words, youโll definitely remember the rhythm of the song. And if youโre not Jewish, youโll catch on really, really quickly! Kidding Around Yoga made a delightful Yoga spin of the song, Yoga...
Little Yogi’s Spring Cleaning: Saucha
Saucha, or purity, is one of the key ideas Patanjali wrote about in the Yoga Sutras. It is vital in clearing the mind and creating a strong, healthy body. Most kids are probably not concerned with purity, especially when making messes is so much more fun! Of course,...
Changing of Seasons: A Spring Equinox Themed Class
Many in the northern hemisphere look forward to the month of March. This is when the spring or vernal equinox occurs, usually around March 19-21. The spring equinox signals the transition from a long, dark winter to a light-filled spring. Of course, in the southern...
Spring Equinox Yoga Celebration
Have you been noticing the daffodils making their buttery appearance? Or the mama birds already sitting on their nests? Perhaps the first bud sprouting on the branch? These signs of spring herald the Vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, Spring Equinox...
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!
YAY! Itโs finally March and one of my familyโs favorite holidays is fast approachingโSt. Patrickโs Day. Even if youโre not Irish, as my Dadaiโ (DAH dee in Gaelic), or Da for short, always said, โEveryoneโs a little bit Irish on St. Patrickโs Day!โ And heโs rightโjust...
Classic Games with a Yoga Twist
Think back to the good ol' days of recess and PE when you were a child. Do you remember playing classic games like Hopscotch, Duck Duck Goose, or Freeze Tag with your best buddies? There is a reason classic games are still played today - they are FUN! So why reinvent...
Yoga with Baby
Starting a yoga practice once baby is here earth-side can be tricky! How can you keep up with your routine when your whole world has changed? Itโs difficult but here are some tips Iโve learned along the way! Own Space I love the concept of a baby having their own yoga...
Yoga with Grandma (or Great-Grandma!)
No matter your age, physical agility, or spiritual background, everyone can benefit from a yoga practice. Kids learn self-regulation, how to listen to their bodies, and grow in strength, confidence, and flexibility. For senior citizens, yoga classes help improve...
Yoga IS Love
How does yoga relate to love? Perhaps there are obvious ways - like doing something you love or doing something that is good for you. But the true Yoga of Love is much more subtle and much more profound. We can look to the Yoga Sutras to help us expand: "Or by...