by Jessica Janowsky | Jan 20, 2022 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Educators, Meditation, Science of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools
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...
by Jennifer Sacket | Nov 15, 2021 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
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 is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance...
by Kara Levy | Aug 16, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga in Schools
What does yoga class look like in my public school? Before Class The children walk in two straight lines giggling and smiling, trying to keep in their excitement. We stop right in front of the “yoga room” and I ask them, “What do we do when we walk into the yoga...
by Amanda James | Dec 17, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
While we might look back at our childhoods wistfully, conjuring up images of ice cream cones, fireworks, and sleepovers, the truth is that growing up is hard. Family situations, peer interactions, physical challenges, and societal pressures all weigh on children no...
by Jessica Janowsky | Dec 14, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
When you think of winter sports, you might think ice hockey. In my house, hockey has been something my sons and husband have participated in since they were toddlers. To be a proficient hockey player you need to have sturdy legs for skating, a strong core for...