After talking to a few guidance counselors lately about their experiences with integrating yoga activities, I thought it might be helpful to share some tips on how to teach yoga on Zoom—especially if you’re working one-on-one with a student or in a small … [Read more...] about 10-Minute Ideas to Teach Yoga on Zoom
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How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+Printable Poster)
When I asked a group of kindergarten teachers which challenges in the classroom kept them up at night, here’s what they said: Their bodies need to move, and they have a hard time sitting still.Their engines are running high, and they have a hard time settling down.They are … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+Printable Poster)
5 Mindfulness Tips to Support Kids’ Well-Being
As the school year gets underway, we continue to hear from our community that children’s social-emotional well-being is everyone’s TOP concern. To get you started, we would love to share some super-powerful and simple tips to help everyone out this school year. … [Read more...] about 5 Mindfulness Tips to Support Kids’ Well-Being
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
Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: Inspired by Occupations
Back to School also means a day off with family to honor the economic and social contributions of workers in our communities for Labor Day. The United States Department of Labor defines this special day as: "Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor … [Read more...] about Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: Inspired by Occupations
Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
Yoga storytime videos all ready for your Google Classroom! Whether your class is learning via virtual classroom, a hybrid, or in person this coming school year, one thing we all share is the desire for children to continue their love of reading. The benefit of yoga books, … [Read more...] about Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
5 Pirate Yoga Poses for Kids + 5 Pirate Books for Kids
To be honest, writing a Pirate Yoga sequence was not on my radar when I've been putting together kids yoga ideas. My daughter is more into mermaids, fairies, and princesses. Then, last summer, she was invited to a pirate-themed play date where a small group of children: Made … [Read more...] about 5 Pirate Yoga Poses for Kids + 5 Pirate Books for Kids
The Most Important Thing We Can Do Right Now
On the news the other day, the reporter said that 50% of children declared that they are anxious and depressed as a result of the Covid-19. They interviewed parents and teachers who said that children need social-emotional learning in the classrooms and it has to be the main … [Read more...] about The Most Important Thing We Can Do Right Now
5 Tropical Island Yoga Poses for Kids
What comes to mind when you think of a vacation to a tropical island? Do you think of getting up early to watch the sunrise and feeling the ocean breeze?Or does jumping into the waters to surf or sail a boat tickle your fancy?Or might you love searching for crabs and shells on … [Read more...] about 5 Tropical Island Yoga Poses for Kids
Sports for Kids: Yoga Poses that Mimic Popular Youth Sports
It feels like we’re the only family who doesn’t do the early Saturday morning soccer practice! It’s a “thing” in our town, and apparently, all the parents show up on cool fall mornings with their coffees and lawn chairs to watch their kiddos run around the field. And if they … [Read more...] about Sports for Kids: Yoga Poses that Mimic Popular Youth Sports
Express Yourself through Cat Yoga
International Cat Day is coming up on August 8th! Our family would love to own a cat, but unfortunately, my husband suffers from bad allergies. So instead of owning a cat, my daughter and I visit the local animal rescue shelter to meet the cats there. I had two cats growing … [Read more...] about Express Yourself through Cat Yoga
5 Summer Activities for Kids Yoga
Maybe you’re indoors on a rainy summer day, or maybe you’re looking for something different to do in the backyard. In any case, why not try acting out these popular summer activities for kids through yoga poses! Start by making a list of your favorite summertime … [Read more...] about 5 Summer Activities for Kids Yoga
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
25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Bring the fun of camping to your home, studio, or classroom through imagination and movement - try these camping yoga poses for kids and read these recommended camping books for kids! We love camping! My family did loads of camping when we were kids, so it’s super exciting … [Read more...] about 25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
5 Animals with Tails Yoga Poses
Looking for a fun yoga theme for your children who love animals? Why not try this engaging yoga sequence to learn about various animals with tails! As you move through this yoga poses below, talk to your children about how they think each of the animals uses their tail. Point … [Read more...] about 5 Animals with Tails Yoga Poses
