A group of you in the KYS community have been asking for ideas on ways to introduce yoga and mindfulness practices to middle school-aged children. Since my experience and training is with primary-aged children, I asked Sandra to share how she has integrated yoga and mindfulness … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness for Middle School Students
11 Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
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 11 Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
Thank you so much for being a part of our vibrant, passionate community of kids yoga enthusiasts this year! We’re incredibly grateful for you reading our weekly Kids Yoga Stories newsletter and purchasing our products. Mia’s Mountain Hike, Sally’s Visit to the Farm, Justine … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
Below is an excerpt from a post titled “Growth Mindset Yoga Free Printable” that I wrote for Moments A Day, a popular parenting resource created by Chelsea Lee Smith, a mother and certified parent educator. Follow the link below to read the whole growth mindset yoga article and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Fun and Easy French Yoga Poses for Kids
France has so much to offer in terms of history, beauty, food, and art. I have fond memories of backpacking through France when I was younger—wandering through the streets of Paris, lazing on the beaches in the South of France, and (my favorite) a visit to Monet’s garden. Growing … [Read more...] about 5 Fun and Easy French Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Christmas Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
The holiday festive season is almost here! While the holiday season is super exciting, it can also mean stress and anxiety for both adults and children. This time of year often gets our minds racing with all the things on our to-do lists. There is usually a lot to organize to … [Read more...] about 5 Christmas Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Best Kids Yoga Props to Help Children Engage and Focus
Today, let’s talk about using kids yoga props to capture the attention of the children in your yoga classes! But first, I would love to share my experience teaching beginner figure skating when I was younger. For some classes that needed a little extra zing, I brought in … [Read more...] about Best Kids Yoga Props to Help Children Engage and Focus
5 Hanukkah Yoga Poses for Kids
Since moving to the Boston area, we’ve made many new friends who are Jewish, and my daughter’s school honors Jewish holidays. So I felt it was long overdue that we finally learned more about one of the special Jewish holidays this time of the year. And what better way to learn … [Read more...] about 5 Hanukkah Yoga Poses for Kids
Fun and Easy Toddler Yoga Ideas
Are you looking for toddler yoga ideas? You’ve seen how much your toddler loves yoga poses and you’re keen for new ideas to keep them engaged in this ancient practice! Yoga for toddlers is a great idea because it: Builds their strength and flexibility Increases their … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Toddler Yoga Ideas
85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (Printable Poster)
Why use yoga themes in your children’s yoga classes? I saw this question in a kids yoga online forum and thought it was a great question. You’ll find loads of yoga theme ideas on our website (for ages 2 to 8), and I take using themes for granted because that’s how I was taught … [Read more...] about 85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (Printable Poster)
Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
My daughter loves farm animals. And she loves yoga. So naturally, we did a few farm animals yoga poses before our recent trip to a local farm. At the farm, we saw a cow, a sheep, a goat, chickens, pigs, bunnies, a cat, and a dog. She loves acting out the farm animals and … [Read more...] about Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Most people associate this festive time of year with giving, sharing, and being extra kind to friends and family. Practicing partner yoga poses with someone else is a great way to connect through movement during this busy time. Look into each other’s eyes, hold your bodies … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
How to Begin Teaching Toddler Gratitude
One of the yoga principles is Aparigraha, which could be translated as “greedlessness” or “gratitude.” As a mom, I have been thinking a lot about how to instill this value of gratitude in my daughter. It is never too early to begin teaching your toddler gratitude. 10 Ways of … [Read more...] about How to Begin Teaching Toddler Gratitude
Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for easy chair yoga themes for your classroom or homeschool? I’ve put together a list of themes from our monthly chair yoga series to give you a starting point to introduce movement in the classroom in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each theme includes five … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
Toddlers love yoga. And toddlers love Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle books. So, today we’re sharing a Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan to go with the popular book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Amazon affiliate link). Fellow kids yoga teacher Joie Scott has put together … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
