We have no time to spend with our friends, to watch the sunset together, to gaze at the starry sky at night. However, it wouldn't be bad if we learned a little lesson from the sloths who walk slowly in the branches of the trees, eat little, sleep a lot
You can find the basic kid's yoga poses and explanations below, where breathing is easy, children's awareness of their bodies increases, and they can achieve body, mind and spirit harmony while doing all these. I hope these yoga poses for kids will guide you on your kid's yoga journey.
Examining a yellowing leaf, feeling the wind on their skin, or lifting their head and relaxing with the passing clouds… let's enjoy autumn with our children now! There is so much to do indoors on a rainy day or outside on a cool but sunny day!
What a lovely story of Biff, little puppy with big dreams! He is a small dog who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. Biff is constantly told no “dogs don't do ballet” whenever the little girls asks if she can take him along to class or the
Children can experience stress just like adults. They may show signs of stress such as stomachache, headache, nausea. When children experience mindfulness with games and movement exercises, they also discover their inner world. They can even use what they have learned in the outside world. They learn to show friendly
When a little hermit crab finds a shiny new shell, he doesn't want to share it - not with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristle worm. Enjoy this lovely story with eighteen kids’ yoga poses.
The Mindfulness Practices include, but are not limited to, deep breathing exercises, yoga poses and games, brain breaks, sensory tools and experiences, and guided relaxation practices.
We all need time to relax - even kids. With so many school obligations to complete and after-school activities to attend, relaxation becomes vital. If you’ve never considered your child’s schedule or are concerned that your kid is overscheduled, it’s time to think about relaxation.
Easter is just around the corner. So, it is time to start thinking about all the cool Easter crafts and activities to do with your children or students. Then, let’s get ready for some colorful Easter fun and let’s make Easter awesome throughout some kid’s yoga poses!
I've brought together breathing exercises that I've used in my kid’s yoga classes so far and that kids love too. All you need is your breath. And remember that your breath is always with you!
Partner yoga allows children to relate to one another through assisted poses. Partner yoga requires partners to really pay attention to each other in the moment and work together. In other words, it requires a different set of skills: communication, awareness of others and a sense of cooperation outside the
Would you like to give your children a gift that they will use for the rest of their lives? Mindfulness Based Kids Yoga is a child's journey of self-discovery. Here we combine the ancient tradition of yoga practice with mindfulness. Yoga is a directed inner focus on body and breath
The greediest croc in the whole river who wants to eat something juicy and delicious… The animals, having had enough of the crocodile's clever tricks… Children who are about to be eaten by the greedy crocodile at any moment, rescued by these animals at the last minute… Enjoy the story with
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.