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 1, 2017 | Family, Kids Yoga Songs / Music, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, Yoga Class Plan, Yoga Games
Cultures around the globe have traditions that celebrate family, connection, and renewal. This kids’ yoga class focuses on those themes as well the beauty of the natural world during winter. OPENING Open with a discussion of the four seasons, winter solstice marking...
Jun 11, 2010 | Yoga and Parenting, Yoga for Teens, Yoga Philosophy
ChildLight Yoga's Lisa Flynn posted an introductory article, Practice Peace: Yoga Principles for Children #1, which discussed supporting the practice and understanding of peace for children. This follow-up article...
May 4, 2010 | Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga for Schools & Classrooms, Yoga Philosophy
This is the first of a two-part series on incorporating children's books into a yoga class or home practice with kids. Here we focus on the ChildLight Yoga Team's suggestions and title picks. When I began teaching kids yoga, one of my...
Jan 22, 2010 | What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga for Teens, Yoga Philosophy
Even if you've already seen this video titled, Where the Hell is Matt?, it's a nice reminder to be lighter on your feet – and in your mind. I'm going to share it with my middle school groups – I think they'll get a kick out of it...
