May 8, 2019 | Family, Postnatal Yoga, What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga and Parenting, Yoga Philosophy
My six-month-old baby is a dream. If it takes any longer than 10-minutes to put her down for a nap, it starts to feel like an eternity. I know, I’m lucky. While I was rocking her, I could feel my anxiety kicking up. I’m worried about my family’s health. I’m...
Sep 17, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, ChildLight News & Events, Family, Nutrition and Health, Yoga for Teens
In 1996, at six months old, my oldest son picked up his first baseball bat and hasn’t put it down since. Just as I fell in love with yoga, he fell in love with baseball. Fast forward to the summer of 2010. As I sat there observing the closing remarks pep talk at a...
Dec 15, 2017 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Yoga and Parenting
Ask any parent around the holidays if they are stressed and you most likely will hear them answer, “Yes!” There are cards to be sent, presents to be bought, wrapped, hidden, or delivered; food to be purchased, meals to be prepared, and don’t forget about decorating!...
Nov 15, 2017 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, Yoga Class Plan, Yoga Games
Consistently expressing gratitude helps children learn how to cultivate positivity and happiness from within. The following sequence is a great go-to for Thanksgiving-themed yoga classes, however, I use it all year round! OPENING: Read several definitions of the word...
Mar 16, 2016 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Yoga for Teens
As I became more involved teaching yoga to adolescents, I craved more training resources specific to teens, their unique stressors and developmental considerations. The ChildLight Yoga for Teens Teacher Training brought me to a level of understanding that has...
