We are living in crazy times right now. The world is bonkers. My nervous system is way out of whack, and I feel like I’ve been on an extreme emotional roller coaster over the past week. Now more than ever, these ancient practices can really get us through this … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Integrate Yoga into Your New Home Schedule in 2 Minutes a Day!
Kids Yoga Blog
Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
Spring is almost here! Looking out over a snow-covered backyard, I am definitely ready for spring here on the East Coast of the USA. It’s time to get out the spring-themed library books, get outside to observe the changing of the seasons, and put away our winter coats. What … [Read more...] about Yoga for Spring + Printable Poster
Yoga for Everyone: Meet a Special Group of Yogis
Yes, yoga is for everyone! We asked our readers to tell us about their super kids and what makes them unique. Our goal was to highlight that yoga is for everyone, no matter how different we may seem. We sent out an email to our Kids Yoga Stories community last summer, … [Read more...] about Yoga for Everyone: Meet a Special Group of Yogis
St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
Looking for fun activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for Kids? Why not read some children’s books and act out this world-renowned Irish holiday through yoga exercises for kids! See below for a list of our five favorite St. Patrick’s Day books that we found in our local … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses (Printable Poster)
One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
As I come back from a number of back-to-back appointments, I’m reflecting on how busy life can be and thinking about how to set boundaries for myself. We hear this a lot in our community, from teachers, parents, and health practitioners, that we’re feeling overwhelmed … [Read more...] about One Way to Tackle Teacher Burnout
How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
Below is an excerpt from a post titled “Growth Mindset Yoga Free Printable” that I wrote for Moments A Day, a popular parenting resource created by Chelsea Lee Smith, a mother and certified parent educator. Follow the link below to read the whole growth mindset yoga article and … [Read more...] about How to Build a Growth Mindset through Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Yoga Inversions to Help Kids Change their Perspectives
"I had the worst day!” “They don’t like me!” “I can’t do it!” Do your children sometimes get into a mental funk and seem consumed with negative thoughts? One way to help alter their thoughts is to practice yoga inversions. Did you know that yoga inversions are … [Read more...] about 5 Yoga Inversions to Help Kids Change their Perspectives
18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Valentine's Day is almost here. Even though every day is "love day" for those around us, this special day makes us stop and think about what love means to each of us. It's also a great opportunity to talk to our children about love and happiness. As a teacher, I always looked … [Read more...] about 18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
I grew up a figure skater! And once I aged out of competitive figure skating, I became a figure skating coach. So, not surprisingly, getting on skates now with my daughter in the winter is an absolute delight. And for some reason, every time I come into Warrior 3 Pose, I’m always … [Read more...] about 5 Ice Skating Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia Day is coming up, and we’re busy preparing for our local Australia Day party! We’re teaming up with a few other Australian families who are also living here in New England and celebrating an expat Aussie Day. We’ll be having shrimp, sausages, and meat pies. It’s … [Read more...] about Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
What’s your Chinese Zodiac sign? 2020 is the Year of the Rat! A few years ago, our neighbor, who is from Hong Kong, introduced us to Chinese New Year for kids. She brought in oranges and other Chinese treats, we read Chinese books, and we created some Chinese New Year … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
11 Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)
Our winter wonderland life here in New England has been a learning adventure! I love that the local libraries are stacked with winter-themed books, most of which were completely new to me. After gathering a bunch of books on Arctic animals, my daughter and I learned about the … [Read more...] about 11 Arctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids (+Printable Poster)
5 Positive Affirmations + 5 Yoga Poses for the New Year
Transitions can be hard for children. Starting a fresh new year can be one of those times that are challenging for some kids. Some children have been away visiting family, some have had very active or very lazy holidays, and even others have traveled to faraway places over the … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Affirmations + 5 Yoga Poses for the New Year
5 Hanukkah Yoga Poses for Kids
Since moving to the Boston area, we’ve made many new friends who are Jewish, and my daughter’s school honors Jewish holidays. So I felt it was long overdue that we finally learned more about one of the special Jewish holidays this time of the year. And what better way to learn … [Read more...] about 5 Hanukkah Yoga Poses for Kids
5 Christmas Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
The holiday festive season is almost here! And it's time to introduce Christmas yoga! While the holiday season is super exciting, it can also mean stress and anxiety for both adults and children. This time of year often gets our minds racing with all the things on our to-do … [Read more...] about 5 Christmas Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
