Meditation is powerful. Meditation practiced for sleep is incredibly powerful, especially for the increasing number of children suffering from anxiety! I have felt the power of this type of meditation in my own body, and I have seen the peace it offers my yoga...
They are cute, fluffy, and super wintery, although you may not want to try to cuddle one! What are they? Polar bears, of course. Kids love learning about animals, especially these unique bears. A polar bear themed yoga class is the perfect opportunity to blend...
Children are whole beings- body, mind, and spirit. They are not just their thinking minds that are able to solve math equations or remember the importance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lessons on peace and tolerance. They are their physical bodies, that can...
All kids love snow (especially those here in sunny Florida who wish it would snow all winter long). To take advantage of their enthusiasm for snow, I like to do a wintertime yoga class each winter. I went online to find images of the following winter activities and...
Raise your hand if you've made at least one of these resolutions before: I will be more organized. I will eat better. I will lose ___ pounds. I will exercise every day. I will do ____ more. I will do ____ less. (I'm raising my...
Doing yoga with family and friends makes the practice much more enjoyable for many reasons. It is fun to spend time with family and friends. If you are new to yoga, you will have a bunch of supportive people with you to start your very own yoga practice together. If...
The fall season is the perfect time to practice yoga in honor of abundance in nature and in our lives. The theme of abundance not only teaches children to give thanks for all they have but to focus on how they can give to others by being peaceful, kind, and...
Here in the United States, November is the iconic month of Thanksgiving. We not only associate Thanksgiving with being grateful but of gathering with loved ones to feast on traditional foods that bring us a lifetime of loving memories. If you are your family’s...
It’s pretty easy to show kids the connection between summer and the element of fire. What’s less obvious is the connection between autumn and the element of water. While not all systems regarding the elements make this particular association, read on to see how you...
Here in the northern hemisphere, we are stepping deeper into the autumn season. The temperature changes, the colors change and the daylight changes all affect our children in obvious and subtle ways. Let's help them embrace the inevitability of change and the beauty...
Does anyone have a really easy-going child, until it comes time for homework? (Raises hand emphatically!) Is anyone a homeschooling mom that loves teaching their child, until they come across something difficult and they become difficult in return? (Still raising hand...
Hey you, with the pumpkin latte! Looking for some new ideas for your Kids Yoga class? With a few props and lots of imagination, you can turn your everyday class into a scary (but mostly fun and silly) Halloween adventure. Grab a witch’s hat and some black and orange...
*Most of these activities can be modified easily for virtual classes.* Halloween is often a very exciting time of year for children. Between the spooky decorations, the piles of candy, and the pressure of choosing the perfect costume, kids can get pretty wound up....
Homework tension? “Never heard of it”….said no one sadly ever. I know we are not alone and this blog is here to help. Homework tension can be different for every child and can vary depending on the subject and the time of day. Read on for some ideas to try out and...
Once upon a time, there was a collection of ideas, rules, or ways to live called the Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras were collected in a land far away, a long time ago, and was made into a book. Although the book is super old, the ideas (once dissected) can easily be...
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