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)
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How to Do Yoga Games with Large Groups of Kids (Printable Poster)
Can you imagine a large group of four-year-olds all focused and engaged in yoga poses with their teacher? Yes, Jodi is one of those teachers who is making this happen. Jodi is a PE teacher and provides 15-minute yoga games for four different Kindergarten to 2nd Grade … [Read more...] about How to Do Yoga Games with Large Groups of Kids (Printable Poster)
Independence Day for Kids Yoga
Happy Independence Day! We have been living in our adopted country of United States for over eleven years now and finally getting into the groove of the July 4th cookout. Given that my hubby is Australian, we love the idea of an all-day barbecue. I'd love to share … [Read more...] about Independence Day for Kids Yoga
Celebrate Canada Day with Kids Yoga
Oh, Canada! Though I left my birthplace of Canada over twenty years ago, the country is still my home. I miss the British Columbian forests, animals, camping, culture, and hiking. To ensure that our daughter grows up knowing about her heritage, we have lots of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Canada Day with Kids Yoga
Library Summer Reading Program 2021: Tails and Tales
Enter the delightful world of Tails and Tales this summer through your local library’s summer reading program! Each summer, we look forward to the amazing programs our local library puts together to get children excited about reading while preventing the summer slide. And this … [Read more...] about Library Summer Reading Program 2021: Tails and Tales
Father’s Day Yoga: Energizing Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
Like all families, we have our ups and downs. But one of my fondest memories over the years as a parent is watching when my daughter and husband are stereotypically goofing around in an active way. When the stars are aligned, he’s able to distract a potentially explosive moment … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Yoga: Energizing Partner Yoga Poses to Practice Together
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
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)
Success Story: Grant for a School Yoga and Mindfulness Program
We often hear from our Kids Yoga Stories community that they need help with securing funding for school yoga programs. There are in fact several ways to get funding, including local donors, community groups, grants, or professional development funds. Today, I would love you to … [Read more...] about Success Story: Grant for a School Yoga and Mindfulness Program
5 Garden Gnome Partner Yoga Poses
“Those gnome yoga cards! They are so cute! I love them!” What fun! This was a message I received from my friend Lani from Full of Joy Yoga when she saw the Garden Gnome Yoga poses for the first time. If you’re looking for a fun, new partner yoga theme, don’t miss these … [Read more...] about 5 Garden Gnome Partner Yoga Poses
Pollinators for Kids: Learn about pollination through yoga poses for kids
A couple of years ago, our family went to explore a pollinators exhibit at our local botanical garden. One of the things that I love about being a parent (and when I was a teacher) is diving into learning about something that you might not have had the opportunity to unless you … [Read more...] about Pollinators for Kids: Learn about pollination through 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
Family Yoga in Outer Space Lesson Plan
We hear lots of requests for family yoga ideas, so we are excited to share this Family Yoga Outer Space lesson plan with you. Robyn Snow is a kids yoga teacher and owner of Glow Yoga Kids from Edmonton, Alberta, … [Read more...] about Family Yoga in Outer Space Lesson Plan
British Wildlife Yoga: Learn about England through Movement
We absolutely love our yearly trip to the visit family in the Southeast of England each summer! We stay in a little cottage in the countryside and take day trips to visit special places like the Hever Castle, Groombridge Place (the setting for Elizabeth and the Magnolia … [Read more...] about British Wildlife Yoga: Learn about England through Movement
Resilience Guided Visualization: Be Resilient in our Thoughts…
A couple weeks ago, my daughter was making a buffalo out of origami for her online art class. Suddenly, she crumpled the paper and threw it across the room, screaming that she could not do it. So I swooped in, as any parent or teacher would do, and put on my cheerleader hat to … [Read more...] about Resilience Guided Visualization: Be Resilient in our Thoughts…
