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The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies

Giselle · October 4, 2018 ·

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It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Stef Tousignant, who is a firm supporter of toddler and baby yoga. She details the benefits of yoga for toddlers and babies from her experience as a nanny and mother of two boys. I love yoga for babies and toddlers!  As a nanny … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies

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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids: 10 People Share Their Stories

Giselle · June 5, 2017 ·

Why Kids Yoga? Read 10 stories from our community about the benefits of yoga for kids | Kids Yoga Stories

Today, I would love to share with you ten stories from our Kids Yoga Stories community that demonstrate the benefits of yoga for kids. Scroll to the bottom of the post for a chance to win 10 yoga books for kids! Last year, we sent out a newsletter asking if anyone was … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Yoga for Kids: 10 People Share Their Stories

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Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Kids

Giselle · July 28, 2015 ·

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I'm excited to introduce you to Lauren and Claire, who are pediatric therapists and writers of The Inspired Treehouse blog. As many of you work as health professionals or have children who attend early intervention sessions, I asked them to share with us what they see as the … [Read more...] about Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Kids

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Best of 2013: Benefits of Yoga

Giselle · January 11, 2014 ·

As you know, yoga is more than practicing a Downward-Facing Dog Pose at your local yoga studio.  It is an ancient philosophy that includes breathing techniques, relaxation, character education, mindfulness, and physical postures. The most popular question that readers ask is why … [Read more...] about Best of 2013: Benefits of Yoga

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14 Benefits of Yoga for Children

Giselle · January 22, 2013 ·

Becky is a educator, speaker, and mom who writes her Kid World Citizen blog filled with activities to do with your children, inspiring them to be global citizens.  Here's how she describes the purpose of her website "I developed Kid World Citizen to be able to share the … [Read more...] about 14 Benefits of Yoga for Children

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4 Yoga Sutras for Beginners: Teaching Yoga Philosophy to Children

Giselle · May 9, 2022 ·

When we think of introducing yoga to children, we normally think of the physical postures—and for good reason. Acting out animals or going on pretend yoga journeys are easy ways to capture young children’s interest. For older children, focusing on different aspects like … [Read more...] about 4 Yoga Sutras for Beginners: Teaching Yoga Philosophy to Children

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How to Find Funding for School Yoga Programs

Giselle · May 3, 2022 ·

Finding Funding for School Yoga Programs | Kids Yoga Stories

We have heard a lot from our Kids Yoga Stories community about the challenges of securing funds for your school yoga and mindfulness programs.  The major benefit of yoga and mindfulness is that it costs nothing to take a few breaths and move your body into various … [Read more...] about How to Find Funding for School Yoga Programs

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Yoga for Beginners: Five Common Assumptions that Might be Holding You Back

Giselle · April 18, 2022 ·

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Today’s article has been written by Cassandra Troughton, a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. We have heard from our community that they know the benefits of the yoga practice, but they have a lot of doubts about how to actually practice. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Beginners: Five Common Assumptions that Might be Holding You Back

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I LOVE YOU Yoga

Giselle · February 8, 2022 ·

I LOVE YOU Yoga | Kids Yoga Stories

“Valentine’s Day is not about what you love,” Foxy explained. “It’s about who you love.”(Foxy in Love, by Emma Dodd) This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My daughter and I used this book, Foxy in Love, to talk about the meaning of Valentine’s Day. We talked about all … [Read more...] about I LOVE YOU Yoga

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Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)

Giselle · February 1, 2022 ·

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Our winter wonderland life here in New England has been a learning adventure! I love that the local libraries are stacked with winter-themed books, most of which were completely new to me. After gathering a bunch of books on Arctic animals, my daughter and I learned about the … [Read more...] about Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)

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5 Easy Hand Mudras for Kids

Giselle · January 6, 2022 ·

5 Easy Hand Mudras | Kids Yoga Stories

Have you wanted to practice mudras with your students? You probably have and didn’t even realize it! Mudras can be translated as “seal” or “gesture” in Sanskrit. These hand gestures are commonly used in many yoga practices, including breathing techniques, mindfulness … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Hand Mudras for Kids

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That Gratitude Attitude: 5 Fun and Easy Daily Gratitude Activities for Kids

Giselle · November 22, 2021 ·

5 fun and easy daily gratitude activities for kids | Kids Yoga Stories

Today’s article has been graciously written by Cassandra Troughton, a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. As we approach Thanksgiving here in the United States, we use this as a reminder of the importance of gratitude. But of course, gratitude … [Read more...] about That Gratitude Attitude: 5 Fun and Easy Daily Gratitude Activities for Kids

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8 Thanksgiving Yoga Poses: Giving Thanks to Nature (+ Printable Poster)

Giselle · November 8, 2021 ·

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It is almost Thanksgiving here in the United States! Thanksgiving is generally a time for getting together with family and friends to share meals and play games.  It can be a busy time of the year with lots of planning and cooking. Another great way to celebrate … [Read more...] about 8 Thanksgiving Yoga Poses: Giving Thanks to Nature (+ Printable Poster)

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Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement

Giselle · October 25, 2021 ·

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Halloween is such a fun time of year for little ones—all the costumes, family get-togethers, treats, and celebrations! But the weather also changes, and sometimes it’s hard to get outside to get ample exercise and fresh air.   If you’re looking for a fun and active … [Read more...] about Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement

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16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program

Giselle · August 23, 2021 ·

Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program | Kids Yoga Stories

How do we successfully integrate yoga in schools? Teachers are hearing about the benefits of yoga in the classroom. Documentaries are being filmed showing the before-and-after transformation of classrooms since they have added yoga and mindfulness to their daily … [Read more...] about 16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program

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