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 … [Read more...] about How to Begin Teaching Toddler Gratitude
Benefits of Yoga
5 Animal Yoga Poses for Toddlers
Animals are a wonderful way to introduce toddlers and babies to yoga. Children have a natural curiosity to the look, feel, and sounds of the animal kingdom, and children’s first books and toys often include bears, foxes, giraffes, and elephants. Children simply love animals, so … [Read more...] about 5 Animal Yoga Poses for Toddlers
Best First Yoga Poses for Babies and Toddlers
Did you know that children are born practicing yoga poses? It comes naturally to them. I had seen pictures of yoga poses for babies and toddlers and read articles on the benefits of yoga for infants, but only when I saw my own blossoming yogini did I really understand the … [Read more...] about Best First Yoga Poses for Babies and Toddlers
The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies
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
4 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in Schools
This is part of the post that was written for Edutopia.org, a website dedicated to sharing evidence- and practitioner-based learning strategies that empower teachers and parents to improve K-12 education. To read the whole article, click the link below. Mindfulness in Schools: … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in Schools
Flying with Kids: How to stay calm on an airplane
Please tell me that I’m not the only one who doesn’t like flying. Flying makes me feel nauseous, and I don’t like confined spaces, which leads me to be an anxious traveler. Flying with my daughter has also added another level of anxiety, as I worry that her spirited behavior … [Read more...] about Flying with Kids: How to stay calm on an airplane
Yoga for Creativity
This is an excerpt from a post that was written for Yogi Times, a lifestyle guide for the modern yogi, titled "Encouraging Children's Creativity through Yoga." See below for the link to the entire article. A creative mind can think critically, solve problems, and take risks. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Creativity
Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Kids
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
Practice Family Yoga on Your Travels
This post is an excerpt from a post on Multicultural Kid Blogs, a blog dedicated to raising world citizens through arts, activities, crafts, food, language, and love. See the link below to read the entire article. My daughter and I are going on a couple of trips to visit … [Read more...] about Practice Family Yoga on Your Travels
How to Get your Child to Sleep Better
I think one of the best Mother’s Day gifts is sleep. That gift can keep on giving if we teach our children healthy sleep habits for life. If they sleep well, then chances are, we sleep well, too. In honor of Sleep Better Month in May, I’m sharing my special bedtime ritual tip, … [Read more...] about How to Get your Child to Sleep Better
The Best Mother’s Day Gift
What is the best Mother's Day gift? The best gift I could ask for on Mother’s Day is sleep. What I wouldn’t give for a lazy afternoon nap or to sleep in on the weekends. And I reckon that I’m not the only mom who wouldn’t love the gift of sleep for Mother’s Day. Research shows … [Read more...] about The Best Mother’s Day Gift
Why Yoga Books for Kids are a Great Idea
My passion is integrating yoga for kids with story. I believe in the power of having engaging experiences by pairing reading with action. Reading can be good for our minds and bodies. This post details the benefits of yoga books for kids. What is a yoga book? A yoga book … [Read more...] about Why Yoga Books for Kids are a Great Idea
Invite Calm by Creating a Morning Ritual
This popular morning ritual post was also published on Elephant Journal. See the link below. Since my daughter’s birth, I have been shamelessly focused on creating a bedtime ritual that helps my daughter maximize her sleep. I do this not only so I can have some time with my … [Read more...] about Invite Calm by Creating a Morning Ritual
SMART Goals: December, 2014 + 40-Day Meditation Challenge
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
How to Stay Calm during the Holidays
Family, friends, food, and fun! Are you ready for the holiday season? The holiday season is a time to connect and have fun with your loved ones, but it can also be a frantic frenzy. With all the planning, preparations, and visiting, there usually isn’t a lot of time to stop and … [Read more...] about How to Stay Calm during the Holidays
