I have always been a fan of fidgets. After becoming a yoga teacher and learning about the power of the proprioceptors in our finger tips, I was fascinated by them. The brain benefit seemed tremendous. They made SO MUCH sense to me. Naturally, when my son started having a difficult time sitting still in school,Continue reading “The Best Fidgets for the Classroom – for all ages!”
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The Best Gifts for Little Yogis -December 2024
I have always loved shopping and finding the best gifts for little yogis during the Holiday season. Over the years, I have been gifting my own children, books, toys and props that incorporate mindfulness into their lives. Below is a list of my favorite yoga and mindfulness gifts for children, of all ages. Yoga andContinue reading “The Best Gifts for Little Yogis -December 2024”
The Best Yoga Books for Kids
One of the training modules I completed during my children’s teacher yoga training was all about children’s yoga books. It emphasized the importance of using books as a way to connect with your students. The benefits of books are endless and provide your students a way to build language skills, learn about a concept thatContinue reading “The Best Yoga Books for Kids”
The Basics of Yoga for Children: Breathing, Poses, and Focus
What is yoga? Is one of my favorite themed classes – for all ages. Many adults still have misconceptions about what it actually entails. When I ask a group of children, “What is yoga?” I generally receive bits and pieces of information that define yoga. In its simplest form, yoga is the act of breathing,Continue reading “The Basics of Yoga for Children: Breathing, Poses, and Focus”
Summer Kids Yoga Themes: Go to the Beach, Celebrate Fourth of July, Have some Summer Fun
I absolutely love teaching yoga to kids in the Summer – the fresh air, endless sun and overall relaxed Summertime vibe creates a different energy in my classes. I used to worry that teaching outside would distract my students, but I’ve witnessed and learned that being outside creates a perfect background for mindfulness and focus.Continue reading “Summer Kids Yoga Themes: Go to the Beach, Celebrate Fourth of July, Have some Summer Fun”