My daughter loves farm animals. And she loves yoga. So naturally, we did a few farm animals yoga poses before our recent trip to a local farm. At the farm, we saw a cow, a sheep, a goat, chickens, pigs, bunnies, a cat, and a dog. She loves acting out the farm animals and … [Read more...] about Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
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5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Most people associate this festive time of year with giving, sharing, and being extra kind to friends and family. Practicing partner yoga poses with someone else is a great way to connect through movement during this busy time. Look into each other’s eyes, hold your bodies … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
How to Begin Teaching Toddler Gratitude
One of the yoga principles is Aparigraha, which could be translated as “greedlessness” or “gratitude.” As a mom, I have been thinking a lot about how to instill this value of gratitude in my daughter. It is never too early to begin teaching your toddler gratitude. 10 Ways of … [Read more...] about How to Begin Teaching Toddler Gratitude
Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for easy chair yoga themes for your classroom or homeschool? I’ve put together a list of themes from our monthly chair yoga series to give you a starting point to introduce movement in the classroom in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each theme includes five … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
Toddlers love yoga. And toddlers love Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle books. So, today we’re sharing a Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan to go with the popular book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Amazon affiliate link). Fellow kids yoga teacher Joie Scott has put together … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
The Ultimate Kids Yoga Planner 2019
Welcome to your Kids Yoga Stories Yearly Planner for 2019! This kids yoga planner 2019 is for primary school teachers, kids yoga teachers, parents, caregivers, health practitioners, and recreation staff looking for fun, simple ways to add yoga to their curriculum, classes, or … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Kids Yoga Planner 2019
Bedtime Yoga for Toddlers Using Children’s Books
Bedtime can be difficult for some families. You may have tried several different strategies through the years. Some strategies may work for a period of time then your child has different interests, needs, and wants. If you’re searching for something new that involves both calming … [Read more...] about Bedtime Yoga for Toddlers Using Children’s Books
Diwali for Kids: Yoga Poses to celebrate the Festival of Lights
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in India in late fall. For five days, people from around the world join in celebrating the Hindu New Year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from November 3rd to 8th in India, but around the world, it will most likely be celebrated … [Read more...] about Diwali for Kids: Yoga Poses to celebrate the Festival of Lights
6 Yoga Books for Toddlers: Learn basic concepts through movement
More and more, families and teachers from all over the world are introducing yoga to their children. From brain breaks in the classroom that incorporate chair yoga poses to YouTube videos that instruct children on how to practice yoga poses, yoga is becoming a part of life for … [Read more...] about 6 Yoga Books for Toddlers: Learn basic concepts through movement
Unicorn Yoga: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
“Do you believe in unicorns?” my daughter asked me the other day as we were reading through a unicorn book. My answer to her was “Why, of course, yes!” I want to believe that there is a magical world of enchanting creatures where dreams come true. What do you think of when you … [Read more...] about Unicorn Yoga: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 Animal Yoga Poses for Toddlers
Animals are a wonderful way to introduce toddlers and babies to yoga. Children have a natural curiosity to the look, feel, and sounds of the animal kingdom, and children’s first books and toys often include bears, foxes, giraffes, and elephants. Children simply love animals, so … [Read more...] about 5 Animal Yoga Poses for Toddlers
Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement
Halloween is such a fun time of year for little ones—all the costumes, family get-togethers, treats, and celebrations! But the weather also changes, and sometimes it’s hard to get outside to get ample exercise and fresh air. If you’re looking for a fun and active Halloween … [Read more...] about Halloween Preschool Yoga: Learn Life Cycle of a Pumpkin through Movement
Best First Yoga Poses for Babies and Toddlers
Did you know that children are born practicing yoga poses? It comes naturally to them. I had seen pictures of yoga poses for babies and toddlers and read articles on the benefits of yoga for infants, but only when I saw my own blossoming yogini did I really understand the … [Read more...] about Best First Yoga Poses for Babies and Toddlers
5 Desert Yoga Poses and 5 Desert Books for Kids (Printable Poster)
Learn about desert animals through desert yoga poses and desert books for kids! Try a desert theme for one of your kids yoga classes. Dash like a kit fox, slither like a rattlesnake, and peek out of your shell like a desert tortoise. Our family went on a trip through the … [Read more...] about 5 Desert Yoga Poses and 5 Desert Books for Kids (Printable Poster)
The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Stef Tousignant, who is a firm supporter of toddler and baby yoga. She details the benefits of yoga for toddlers and babies from her experience as a nanny and mother of two boys. I love yoga for babies and toddlers! As a nanny … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies
