Join us for a 40-day meditation challenge! A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I finally stopped procrastinating and began to sit silently for fifteen minutes every morning. After years of talking about meditating, we officially committed after my husband (the left-brain … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: December, 2014 + 40-Day Meditation Challenge
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SMART Goals: November, 2014 + Holiday Giveaway
Fall and Halloween! Fall and Halloween have been our themes over the past month. It’s been over fifteen years since I’ve lived in a place that has four distinct seasons and people celebrate Halloween. So, it’s been an extra special year while I rediscover my youth and enjoy the … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: November, 2014 + Holiday Giveaway
SMART Goals: October, 2014
I’m still buzzing from the first ever Kids Yoga Conference this past weekend in Washington, DC! The clear message flying around the community is how happy we were to meet each other in person. It was like spending a weekend with long-lost friends. The presenters’ content was … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: October, 2014
SMART Goals: August & September, 2014
Is summer really over? But it’s still warm here in New England! We had a fabulous August, with all of our family visiting from Canada. They even humored me with a photo shoot on the beach in various yoga poses (see picture below). So cute! Now for September, when it’s time to … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: August & September, 2014
SMART Goals: July, 2014
Long, hot summer days are here! After a long, cold winter, my daughter and I are so excited to be outdoors again. So we’re out of the house early and back home just before bedtime. (We still get excited to see deer in our backyard- like this one pictured on the right.) Last … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: July, 2014
SMART Goals: June, 2014
May was Motherhood Month! I celebrated Mother’s Day with my husband and daughter. I attended a yoga class dedicated to moms. Our yoga instructor talked about how the human brain expanded as a result of the caring nature of women. It was a very empowering and emotional class. … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: June, 2014
SMART Goals: May, 2014
As I was driving to get my iPhone fixed this morning, I felt a smile spread across my face. Despite the irritation of a broken phone, the cost to repair it, and the cold, dreary weather, I still felt happy. I found myself smiling at nothing in particular. It reminded me that … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: May, 2014
SMART Goals: April, 2014
Today is a turning point for me. I’m declaring today the end of our four-month adjustment period after moving to a new place. In previous monthly goals posts, I shared about adapting to the winter weather, dealing with my daughter’s tantrums, and feeling exhausted. Those dark … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: April, 2014
SMART Goals: March, 2014
Snow, snow, and more snow! That has been my focus for the past few weeks. Snow plowing, raking snow off the roof, water leaks in the house, and no-school snow days. Wow, what an adventure! And to think that we left seventy-degree San Francisco weather for this! Just … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: March, 2014
SMART Goals: February, 2014
I didn’t meet all of my January goals, but that wasn’t really the point. I am a person driven by actionable goals, and my daughter has taught me to slow down and enjoy the journey. Things seem to have progressed extremely slowly during this relocation, and I go to bed at night … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: February, 2014
SMART Goals: January, 2014
My life has literally been turned upside down. Or maybe I should say, it’s been turned right-side up. My family recently moved from a small two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco to a country home west of Boston. Two extremes. Not only have we moved across the country, even … [Read more...] about SMART Goals: January, 2014
Kids Yoga Stories 2014 Year in Review
Thank you to all of you for helping to make 2014 such a huge success at Kids Yoga Stories. Last year, the sales of our yoga stories doubled, and traffic to our website tripled. Wahoo! Though we only released one new yoga book (Hello, Bali), we spent a lot of time analyzing … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories 2014 Year in Review
Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
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 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
As I come back from a number of back-to-back appointments, I’m reflecting on how busy life can be and thinking about how to set boundaries for myself. We hear this a lot in our community, from teachers, parents, and health practitioners, that we’re feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...] about One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
5 Positive Affirmations + 5 Yoga Poses for the New Year
Transitions can be hard for children. Starting a fresh new year can be one of those times that are challenging for some kids. Some children have been away visiting family, some have had very active or very lazy holidays, and even others have traveled to faraway places over the … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Affirmations + 5 Yoga Poses for the New Year
