Most all Jewish folks know the tune βHava Nagila.β If you donβt remember the words, youβll definitely remember the rhythm of the song. And if youβre not Jewish, youβll catch on really, really quickly! Kidding Around Yoga made a delightful Yoga spin of the song, Yoga...
Happy New Year to Trees!
The Jewish holiday Tu B'Shevat (pronounced: too b' shvat) will be observed this year at sundown February 9 through February 10.Β 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...
Kids’ Pranayama (with a Jewish Twist)
* Kidding Around Yoga teaches Yoga to children of all cultures, races, faiths and backgrounds. Yoga Yeladim is Kidding Around Yoga with a Jewish twist and provides Yoga methods for people who work with children in the Jewish community.* Deep breathing exercises can...
Kids’ Yoga Grows Leaders
This past summer I had the opportunity to teach sixty pre-teen girls and boys YogaΒ two hours a day for one week. Camp is held on a university campus and so we met in the huge gym for a shoes-on, no mats adventure.Β The first day was full of establishing norms, the...
Chanukah 101
The Story The story of Chanukah celebrates the Jewish people and honors their struggle to restore the ancient Temple of Jerusalem.Β During this time, Judea was ruled by the Syrian King Antiochus.Β He declared that all Jews must worship Greek gods.Β The Jews were...
Shana Yoga Tova!Β Happy Yoga New Year!
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and there are many wonderful ways to include holiday traditions in your Children's Yoga practice. Most Jewish holidays include rituals and traditional food.Β Children enjoy eating challah (braided egg bread), drinking grape juice,...