#078 How to Integrate Yoga into Homeschool Curriculum with Erin Johnston
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Erin Johnston of Cali Country Yoga, and as they talk about an interesting topic for our homeschooling community: “How do we integrate yoga into our homeschool curriculum in a fun, easy way?”
Some highlights:
– Discover how Erin Johnston’s nursing background and personal health challenges led her to integrate yoga and mindfulness into her children’s homeschool curriculum.
– Explore the benefits of “time in” for mental health and how Erin applies spontaneous and planned yoga activities to promote calmness and connection among her kids.
– Learn the significance of personalizing yoga practices for children and how Erin helps them connect with their body and emotions through movement and meditation.
– Gain insights into practical ways to incorporate yoga into everyday homeschooling, using tools like yoga cards and creating memorable moments for families, especially during transition periods.
Find Erin here:
Website: https://calicountryyoga.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calicountryyoga/
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
