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
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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)
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. … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (Printable Poster)
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
Transportation Activities for Kids Yoga (Printable Poster)
It feels like my daughter and I have literally circled the globe over the past year. We have visited family in Canada, England, Australia, and Mexico. In addition to planes, trains, and automobiles, we’ve traveled on buses, boats, and taxis! Even though it’s been exciting for … [Read more...] about Transportation Activities for Kids Yoga (Printable Poster)
A Pretend Galapagos Trip through Yoga Poses for Kids
Have you taken a Galapagos trip? As a kindergarten teacher, Desiree takes her students on pretend learning journeys to visit the seven continents. She asked if we had any yoga poses related to South America. My first thought was “Galapagos! Why haven’t we written about a pretend … [Read more...] about A Pretend Galapagos Trip through Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Interesting and More Advanced Yoga Poses for Kids
Back in January, I made a little video series called the “4 Steps to Teaching Yoga to Kids.” I spoke about my philosophy that teaching yoga to children starts with our own practice. And from our own enthusiasm for this ancient wisdom, we’ll be better equipped to share the … [Read more...] about 5 Interesting and More Advanced Yoga Poses for Kids
Mother’s Day Yoga: Calming Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
My mom gave me the gift of yoga when I was a child growing up. And now I get to give my daughter the gift of yoga, too—this time, in the form of Mother’s Day yoga. Parenting is hard. But it’s worth it in those magical moments when we’re in tune with our children, all our … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Yoga: Calming Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
How to Play a Move It Game with Yoga Poses for Kids Cards
Practice counting while learning yoga poses for kids in this move it game yoga-style! When my daughter was home sick recently, she spent the morning on the couch, watching TV. By lunchtime, I knew we had to do something active to get her body moving. She was getting lethargic, … [Read more...] about How to Play a Move It Game with Yoga Poses for Kids Cards
