Do you ever stop to ask yourself, “Why do I teach yoga to kids?” It’s a great question to reflect upon. Often, there is that one moment we’re trying to capture or go back to. That magic moment where you truly see the joy in a child’s eyes when they finally get themselves into … [Read more...] about What is a magic yoga moment? And how do I experience one?
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10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Back to School in the northern hemisphere means welcoming the signs of fall. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and we all get ready for colder weather. Yoga poses were first created thousands of years ago by modeling the natural environment. Autumn … [Read more...] about 10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
“See you in Africa on a camel,” was what I wrote in my high school graduation book. I’ve wanted to visit Africa my whole life, and I desperately hope to one day take my husband and daughter on an African safari. In the meantime, I have to live vicariously through my friends … [Read more...] about 5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
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
5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
It’s no secret that young children love animals. And my daughter is no exception. My husband and I have been taking her to visit the zoo since she was only a couple of months old. Over time, she learned to act out the animals through zoo yoga poses for kids before she could … [Read more...] about 5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Mermaid Yoga for Kids
My daughter and I spend most of the summer at the local pool. Many times, friends say, “She’s a little mermaid!” as she dives for toys at the bottom of the pool. Up and down she goes, with her long hair trailing behind her. To foster her passion, we borrowed mermaid books from … [Read more...] about Mermaid Yoga for Kids
5 Ocean Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Being from Vancouver, Sydney, and Boston, we are definitely an ocean-loving family (and that includes ocean yoga poses too). I grew up near Vancouver, British Columbia, in a beachside town, and we spent our summers camping down the Northwest Coast. Some of my favorite childhood … [Read more...] about 5 Ocean Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
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
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)
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)
The Magic of Savasana for Kids
I took my daughter to a new kids yoga class recently. The drive there took longer than expected, and she was nervous about going into the class where she didn’t know anyone. I felt myself being affected by her anxiety too, and as we drove, I was thinking that we wouldn’t be going … [Read more...] about The Magic of Savasana for Kids
Tide Pool Animals Yoga Poses and Books
Did you ever spend hours peering into the miniature world of tide pools when you were a kid? Check out this tide pool animals yoga journey to learn more about the interesting creatures that live there. My daughter and I attended a tide pool demonstration at our local library … [Read more...] about Tide Pool Animals Yoga Poses and Books
Dinosaur Yoga Lesson Plan
Any dinosaur-loving fans out there? One of our Kids Yoga Monthly members, Larissa, has kindly offered to share her Dinosaur Yoga Lesson Plan with our community. Her own children helped her to make up the dinosaur-themed yoga poses. Larissa says that the dinosaur yoga theme is … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Yoga Lesson Plan
Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (Printable Poster)
As my daughter’s school year comes to a close, I find myself thinking of ways to integrate yoga into our summer days together. I aim to create yoga as a lifestyle for our family. Embracing all the facets of the yoga philosophy is important to me: including sitting silently, … [Read more...] about Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (Printable Poster)
Fairy Yoga (Printable Poster)
Who doesn’t love fairies! Watching my daughter enter the magical world of pretend play has been so cool. She loves dressing up as fairies and princesses. During a recent nature walk, we pretended to be walking through a fairy forest and going on fairy adventures. We also found … [Read more...] about Fairy Yoga (Printable Poster)
