Happy Independence Day! We have been living in our adopted country of United States for over nine years now and finally getting into the groove of the July 4th Cookout. Given that my hubby is Australian, we love the idea of an all-day barbecue. I'd love to share … [Read more...] about Independence Day for Kids Yoga
Free Resources
Library Summer Reading Program 2020: The Enchanted Forest
Enter the magical world of the Enchanted Forest this summer through your local library’s summer reading program! Each summer, we look forward to the amazing programs our local library puts together to get children excited about reading while preventing the summer slide. And … [Read more...] about Library Summer Reading Program 2020: The Enchanted Forest
3 Ways to Settle the Mind and Find Calm [Videos]
Imagine a time when children could be comfortable with themselves–lost in daydreaming, watching the clouds float by, and playing in a world of make-believe? I’ve been having dreams of this happening, hopefully this summer. It’s been an incredibly busy, frenetic three … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Settle the Mind and Find Calm [Videos]
Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Try a trip to the beach through beach yoga poses for kids! Moving and playing together is great in any weather, but summer is especially enjoyable for beach yoga poses for kids. The sequence below will lead your family on a beach-inspired journey in your living room, backyard, … [Read more...] about Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
3 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Stress During this Difficult Time
Today, I’d love to share a story with you that I think you might be able to relate to in some way. Last week, my daughter had a math review page in front of her (we still have a week left of school). As I leaned over to help her, she began to have a total meltdown. She stood … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Stress During this Difficult Time
Managing Emotions: Children’s Books by Julia Cook
Due to our current world situation, we’re finding that many children are: having too much screen timegetting too little playtime outdoorsnot engaging in enough social interactionmissing their school lifenot moving their bodies enough As a result, we are hearing from our … [Read more...] about Managing Emotions: Children’s Books by Julia Cook
Father’s Day Yoga: Energizing Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
Like all families, we have our ups and downs. But one of my fondest memories over the years as a parent is watching when my daughter and husband are stereotypically goofing around in an active way. When the stars are aligned, he’s able to distract a potentially explosive moment … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Yoga: Energizing Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
Fishing for Kids: Learn about Fishing with these Five Yoga Poses
Do you have memories of fishing when you were young? I remember fondly going camping with my dad when I was probably about twelve years old. After we pitched our tents, we went out on a canoe to catch fish. The point was not actually to catch fish, but to bob in the water and … [Read more...] about Fishing for Kids: Learn about Fishing with these Five Yoga Poses
Mindfulness Club: The story of how a teacher took her mindfulness club online
Today’s story has been graciously written by Cassandra Troughton, a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. Mindfulness came into my life as I was deep into my own self-education. I began practicing mindfulness, along with the techniques and … [Read more...] about Mindfulness Club: The story of how a teacher took her mindfulness club online
Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
To be honest, putting together Dinosaur Yoga ideas was not on my radar until I received a few requests from Kids Yoga Stories readers. I’ve never been particularly interested in dinosaurs, and my daughter never showed much interest in the topic, either. So I asked Nikki if we … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Yoga Ideas for Kids
Yoga and Mindfulness Videos for Calm
As the quarantine days turn into weeks, I constantly have to remind myself of the yoga sutra which states: “We need a balance of both effort and surrender in life.” On those days when my nervous system is off the charts, my chest is tight, and my mind is buzzing, I force … [Read more...] about Yoga and Mindfulness Videos for Calm
5 Circus Yoga Poses for Kids + Printable Poster
Bring the circus alive by acting out performers' tricks with this circus yoga sequence for kids. I’ve never been entirely sure how I feel about animals being in a circus, so when I found out about a traveling circus put on by teenagers without animals, I couldn’t wait to take … [Read more...] about 5 Circus Yoga Poses for Kids + Printable Poster
3 Steps to Creating an Exercise Routine that Sticks
We have the best intentions to exercise each day, but why is it that sometimes it just doesn’t happen? We’re motivated, and we know the benefits of getting our heart rate up, but the day seems to slip away. Does this sound like you? Truly, you’re not alone. For us, it’s … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Creating an Exercise Routine that Sticks
Unicorns for Kids: 5 Magical Yoga Poses for Kids
In these difficult times, we’re finding that many children are having a rough time not being able to see their friends and struggling through distance learning. All these new circumstances have left many children feeling unmotivated and with low self-esteem. And their … [Read more...] about Unicorns for Kids: 5 Magical Yoga Poses for Kids
Get Your Energy Out with These Fun Fitness Videos for the Whole Family
If you’re looking for ways to get your heart rate up and get your pent-up energy out, you’re not alone! Today, I thought I’d share some resources that my daughter and I have been trying out to get the wiggles out in a fun, engaging way. Now that we know we’ll be in distance … [Read more...] about Get Your Energy Out with These Fun Fitness Videos for the Whole Family
