The art and therapy of mandalas has reached huge popularity. But what exactly is the meaning and purpose of the beautiful, geometric images we find ourselves drawn to decorate with color? Merriam-Webster provides these two definitions of mandala: 1. a Hindu or...
Little Notes of Love
My obsession with hiding little notes started when, as children, my sister and I would spend summers at my grandparents’ house in Florida. Spending lazy days walking the beach, reading, watching MTV (a luxury we didn’t have in my small hometown), and generally being...
Kid Santa!
One of the best ways to teach kids kindness and to encourage a grateful spirit during the winter holidays is to let them give. Encourage your kids to share! Or better yet, invite them to play Santa for kids who may otherwise not get a visit from the jolly old man....
Yoga and the Bad Day
I picked up a children’s book before I even had children called Alicia Has a Bad Day by Lisa Jahn-Clough. I bought it because my sister’s name is Alicia. And she had many a bad day when we were growing up. It’s one of those times in life, where you look up to see if...
Bastón de la Palabra
Una técnica increíble que aprendí en mi entrenamiento de profesora de yoga para niños, fue la de el “bastón de la palabra”. No sólo se trata de una manualidad infantil sencilla y muy divertida, sino que además resulta una útil herramienta para ayudar a mantener el...
Dragon Yoga
Everybody, especially kids, love dragons. I mean, dragons are so cool! What’s not to love? They are humongous, shiny, scaly, and colorful. They have horns and huge nostrils that breathe fire! The appeal is definitely a “DUH!”. I dare you to ask any...
Eco-Yoga: Good for Kids and Good for the Environment
I spend an intentional 2 hours a week teaching yoga to my Thai students. Our focus is always connection. Connecting our breath with our movements, our laughs with our hearts, and hopefully our practice with our lives. This week our attention is on our...
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...
“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...