Backbending yoga poses are important because they strengthen our backs, promotes good posture and increase spine flexibility. It also stretches the abdominal muscles. Yet, it is very important to be completely warmed up before doing backbends. Remember that every child's body is different and never think that they are flexible
Dear teachers, sometimes you may want to take a short kid's yoga break, but your students may not have yoga mats with them. Dear dads, sometimes you might want to take a short kid's yoga break with your child while you're cooking in the kitchen and have fun. Dear moms,
World Kindness Day promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. It encourages the good deeds. It reminds us that we have the power to create a kinder world. One simple kind act, even the smallest one can make a difference through compassion.
Halloween is one of my very favorite times of year. I love it as a parent and as a kids’ yoga teacher. There are so many ways to combine yoga and mindfulness with celebrations and fun, especially through movement and stories. Let’s get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy the
Yoga nidra, in other words yogic sleep is an ancient technique from India. It is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping in which the body is completely relaxed. In other words, it is the practice of guiding your entire body and mind into complete relaxation. As it helps
The world is populated by some dragons who care nothing for how much they mess up the oceans, chop down the trees, gobble up all the food and use everything up without stopping to think. They need to wake up to what they are doing to their world before all
The Alphabet is one of the basics we all learn in school. And learning alphabet can be fun and active. So why not combine yoga with the alphabet! This Alphabet Yoga is a combination of animal yoga poses to make up something for every letter of the alphabet.
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin
Sun Salutation variation sitting on chair is a modified practice of the traditional Surya Namaskar. With both asymmetrical and symmetrical poses, this flow brings a gentle balance between both sides of the body. This flow is very beneficial for the arms and shoulders, neck, lower back, and chest. As the
It is a lovely song with quite a lot of repetitions and kids love repetitive songs! Besides, all the poses are standing ones so that you can smoothly flow with the words of the song. Enjoy it!
Get ready for liftoff! Space Yoga Adventure is beginning in 5,4,3,2,1… Blast Off! Enjoy the Space Yoga Warm-Up Song, 20 Space Yoga Poses with the stick figures and images from space!
It is the day that all baby penguins are going to learn to swim, but little Pip is afraid. Will Pip ever find the courage to soar beneath the waves with all the other penguins? Enjoy this lovely story with nineteen kids’ yoga poses.
I wanted to share with you some relaxation techniques that I use frequently. You can also practice these exercises throughout the day… when you need it in a moment of panic, anger, or sadness. It takes only 5-10 minutes. 1- Fingertip Massage 2- Four Breaths with Fingers 3- Stay Grounded 4- Breathe into
What a heartwarming story of Daisy and the Rhino. Daisy’s mum and dad are always too busy to listen to a word that she says. And nobody listens to her when she tells them that there is a big purple rhino in the house. So, Daisy starts talking to the
What a beautiful story of friendship! It is a beautiful day outside, but poor Bear is too sick to enjoy it. He is not feeling well at all. So, his sweet friends try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Each one does something to make