Nov 17, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, Wellness, What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga Class Plan
Yoga and mindfulness is a consistent practice regardless of location. I have been working virtually online since 2014 when I first stepped into the role of ChildLight Director of Trainings. To say it was a struggle to adapt to working online for hours at a...
Apr 9, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Yoga and Parenting, Yoga Class Plan, Yoga Games, Yoga Philosophy
Earth Day in April provides the perfect opportunity to honor what the Earth provides for us, and discuss how we can be kind to our earth today and every day. After all, in the words of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax, “Unless….” Someone like you cares…. Most of the following...
Dec 24, 2010 | Family, Yoga and Parenting, Yoga Philosophy
'Tis the season of giving. No matter which holiday you celebrate, these words ring out loud and clear as we prepare for the turning of the new year. But is giving a seasonal event? According to yoga's...
Nov 4, 2010 | Yoga and Parenting, Yoga Philosophy
This is the third in a series of articles about teaching Yamas and Niyamas to children. Young children are natural givers. How many of us mothers (and fathers) have enjoyed an unexpected bombardment with hugs and kisses, or a spontaneous “I love you,...
Jul 17, 2010 | Yoga and Parenting, Yoga for Babies & Toddlers, Yoga for Teens, Yoga Philosophy
This is the second in a series of articles about teaching Yamas and Niyamas to children. Lying is a difficult subject to broach with kids. As parents, catching our kids in a lie can upset and disappoint us, especially if it's a pattern. We may...