Sep 7, 2017 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Kids Yoga: In the News, Nutrition and Health, What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga and Parenting, Yoga for Teens
Back-to-school time is an exciting time for kids and parents, but along with that comes the stressors of a new routine for the household, especially when it comes to bedtime. A relaxing yoga routine before your child’s bedtime could be the answer to the...
Sep 1, 2015 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Family, Yoga and Parenting
With school starting around the country, students may be experiencing emotions ranging from joy and excitement, to anxiety or even dread. Keeping evenings low key or employing wind-down yoga may go a long way toward preventing end-of-day meltdowns and frayed nerves....
Jul 7, 2011 | What's on My Mind Today..., Yoga for Schools & Classrooms
“Do you really think you can get 20 kids to focus at one time?” a staff member remarked on the morning of Field Day as I walked down the hall in my yoga clothes, ready, yet a little nervous for what the morning would hold. “We’ll see!” I...
May 22, 2011 | Kids Yoga Teacher Tips
1. When teaching children yoga, be friendly and firm. In the words of the Dog Whisperer: You are the Calm, Assertive, Pack Leader. 2. When doing a yoga posture or exercise, children will breathe unconsciously no matter how much to tell them...
Nov 3, 2010 | Benefits of Yoga for Kids, Kids Yoga Teacher Tips, Yoga for Teens
Helping children to understand why they are learning yoga is critical to gaining their buy-in and long-term commitment to the practice. Yes, it is fun. But, it’s also very beneficial for over all health and well-being. Knowing a little bit about...
