GK Chesterton wrote, “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” Wonder. When did we lose our wonder at the world around us? Would you agree that we live in a time where much of what should be held...
There are A LOT of activities for children to participate in these days, aren't there? Every sport ever invented (including some straight from fictional stories, like Quidditch) has a team kids can try out for. Your three year old likes wearing a tutu? There's about a...
If you have ever experienced confusion or concern from a parent about yoga as a religious activity, then I hope this discussion will help. Also, some of you may be working on proposals for yoga clubs in public schools where this question may come up as well. I see no...
Stop what you're doing for a moment. Take a long sip of air through your nose. Good! Now exhale so slowly that you wouldn't blow out a birthday candle held right in front of your face. Congratulations! You just hacked into your body's relaxation response. Easy-peasy,...
"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul." - John Muir Life is hectic, we all know it. We invest time finding ideas and methods to deal with this in the best possible way. We do...
It's funny, isn't it? The place we spend the most time, day and night, is the exact same place we know the least about. Our brain is the ultimate mystery. The bunch of gooey cells and invisible stringy nerves that inhabit our skulls control EVERYTHING in our lives....
Yoga isn't just about poses and breathing. It's also a creative practice, open to children's imaginations and creative play. Use an art theme to really explore yoga in a deeper way. I Ain't Gonna Paint No More (Karen Beaumont): This was a favorite around my house, and...
There are plenty of TV programs that are so wildly popular, that sooner or later you’ll see the characters all over the place, like at birthday parties or when you shop at Target or another major store. PJ Masks is one of those shows. My daughter has gotten so caught...
Have you ever taken your yoga practice outside? Yoga in nature is a fun way to reinvigorate and revitalize your routine. While yoga classes at studios and health clubs are popular, many family-friendly yoga classes are popping up in a variety of outdoor venues such as...
The Lion King is a beloved Disney movie - first the cartoon from 1994 and then a live-action remake in 2019. Filled with humor and heart, it is the perfect theme for a fun-filled yoga class! Here are some ideas: Sleeping Lion: Form a circle. One child is the lion and...
Ask anyone to show you what yoga or meditation looks like, and most people will sit cross-legged on the floor, place their hands on their knees, close their eyes, and say, “OM.” It’s the cartoon version of a yoga practice and a great starting point for a discussion on...
**This blog article was written by (all grown-up) KAY kid, Whitney James, currently a student at Elon University in North Carolina** WHAT IS THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM? The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is part of the body’s autonomic nervous system...
It’s August and it’s that time of year! That’s right - vacation time. As any parent knows, vacations are simultaneously fantastic and stressful! Between packing, travelling, eating, the incessant “are we there yet?”, and bathroom breaks, EVERYBODY needs a way to...
Self-regulation is an often overlooked, yet quite teachable, tool we can provide the littles in our lives. In all honestly, I feel like it’s only been my adulthood exposure to yoga that has really helped me develop the ability to calm myself down, think through my...
When it comes to flowers, there’s more than just lotus pose in yoga. Think of the whole life cycle of a flower, from seed to sprout to flower, then back to seed. It just begs to be done as a poetic variation of a Sun Salutation. Not to mention all the things...
Watch at your leisure!
Watch at your leisure!
