I love practicing balance poses in the Fall with my yoga kids because it’s the perfect opportunity to discuss falling over and getting back up again! (Get it?? The season is FALL!) I plan on using the below balance game in my classes next week to help us work on our balance and discussion aboutContinue reading “Fall Yoga Games: Let’s Practice Balancing!”
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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”
Spring Yoga Class Themes
Hello, Spring!! Spring has to be one of my favorite times to teach children’s yoga. There are so many possibilities with yoga classes and the energy of the children shifts. There’s more sunshine, happiness and laughter. There’s more enthusiasm. The children are excitedly counting down to Summer and sharing their outdoor adventures and activities. ThisContinue reading “Spring Yoga Class Themes”
March yoga class themes for kids!
For me, “March Madness” used to always be associated with basketball. Now that my youngest is an Irish Dancer, they use the term, “March Madness” to describe their busy season. During the month of March there are parades, Irish dance competitions and St. Patrick’s day performances. I was talking to a friend last week andContinue reading “March yoga class themes for kids!”