“Surrender. Just let go. Trust the universe… It will catch you.” -Unknown Over the years I have been learning to be kinder and more compassionate with the processes I am immersed in, with the endeavors I seek, with the “somedays” and with the “wants”. While it is...
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...
The Jewish holiday Tu B'Shevat (pronounced: too b' shvat) will be observed this year at sundown February 9 through February 10. Tu B'Shevat is known as the New Year for Trees and celebrates rebirth, renewal and gratitude for the many gifts trees give us. Some people...
In my children’s yoga classes I talk to the children about practicing Karma Yoga. The dictionary actually defines Karma as “(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future...
I have always been interested in Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda is the world's oldest healing system. It was developed thousands of years ago in India and based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the...
Pranayama. It’s the biggest word that all children (and adults) need to learn right now. So what is pranayama anyway? Simply put, it's focused breathing. Each breathing practice has its own rhythm and sequence, but they all help our bodies calm down... even when...
Many of us are visual learners - we retain the most information and process most efficiently when we SEE what we are trying to learn. Get the most out of this learning style by creating an entire yoga class around the idea of copying, mirroring and matching! Yoga...
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...
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...
Paul Bunyan, the legendary giant lumberjack, is a folkloric hero of North America. Tales of his great strength and success spread wide across the continent; with rumors of his beginnings varying from the Pacific Northwest to Maine and just about anywhere in between!...
Jnana Yoga is described as the yoga of knowledge. One of the best places to seek knowledge is your local library. Offering literacy based yoga classes to keep kids and parents excited about reading can create life long learners. JK Rowling’s timeless Harry Potter...
It is everywhere, in all sorts of places and practices, including yoga and mindfulness. What is it? It is the idea of “flow." Going with it, feeling it, letting it move through us…Flow is what keeps us going. Yoga teaches us to explore that flow. We move “within” and...
It's not just an old wives' tale - taking a few deep breaths really does help you regain control in stressful or angering situations. Not only does it give you a moment to hit the pause button before you explode (or implode), but deep breaths also physiologically...
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