Feb 22, 2010 | Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, Yoga for Teens
Music can be incredibly powerful in its ability to help calm, soothe and relax the nervous system. Studies have also shown that certain kinds of music, such as classical or calming instrumentals, can help integrate and regulate the way the brain works,...
Dec 29, 2009 | Family, Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips
To encourage my students to share what they've learned with their families, I like to end each session with what ChildLight Yoga refers to as a 'Sing and Share Show.' Typically, the 'show' involves a demonstration of...
Oct 10, 2009 | Family, Kids Yoga Songs / Music
Teaching yoga to kids at Halloween time is a wonderful and super FUN opportunity to stretch the imaginations of the children in our classes. Halloween adventure stories make for a perfect themed lesson plan. Here is a basic story I've used in the past with...
Sep 5, 2009 | Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga: In the News
A wonderful song from "Dance for the Sun", one of our favorite CDs of kids yoga songs, is featured in the new Dell ad! Congrats to Kira Willey! The YogainMySchool Blog has done a great job highlighting this news and includes a link to the ad – check it...
Aug 7, 2009 | Family, Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips
Singing is a staple in ChildLight Yoga classes for children. First, it's a great way to activate the breath as singing naturally forces fairly long inhales and exhales. Second, it FEELS SO GOOD to sing and chant! It’s a fun use of language and when combined with...
Aug 7, 2009 | Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips
Sit down with knees together in front of you. Extend arms straight out in front of you, near your knees. Lift your toes slightly off the ground and find your balance on your bottom bones. Once balanced, try and straighten your legs out fully. Strengthens core muscles,...
