by Amanda James | Jul 4, 2022 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
With a nod to the great Aretha Franklin, we all need a little respect (“just a little bit”): respect for others, for the earth, for ourselves. As a children’s yoga teacher, I have found that teaching about respect in its various forms takes more than...
by Leslie Gossett | Mar 14, 2022 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Craft, Meditation, Parents/Caregivers, Props, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Have you been noticing the daffodils making their buttery appearance? Or the mama birds already sitting on their nests? Perhaps the first bud sprouting on the branch? These signs of spring herald the Vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, Spring Equinox...
by Kara Levy | Feb 21, 2022 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
Starting a yoga practice once baby is here earth-side can be tricky! How can you keep up with your routine when your whole world has changed? It’s difficult but here are some tips I’ve learned along the way! Own Space I love the concept of a baby having their own yoga...
by Mandy Lawson | Feb 3, 2022 | Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
When I was about two years old, my mom started doing yoga with me. She would watch a yoga program on TV and she would teach me the poses and we would make animal noises as we played. I actually remember this and will carry it with me for the rest of my life, as it’s...
by Amanda James | Jan 31, 2022 | Craft, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Tibetan Prayer Flags (sometimes called Peace Flags) are a 2000 year old tradition from Nepal. Called Lung ta, or “wind horse”, Prayer Flags originated when sacred texts were written on cloth banners. Traditionally, the flag is made of cloth torn into a rectangular...