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About Kids Yoga Stories
Kids Yoga Stories has been supporting educators, therapists, school counselors, yoga teachers, and parents for over 12 years. We’re on a mission to help empower children with the tools and skills to self-regulate, manage emotions, and be the healthiest versions of themselves.
Biography of Giselle Shardlow
Giselle Shardlow, M.Ed., is an award-winning children’s book author and the founder of Kids Yoga Stories, which over the past decade, has grown from a single book to over 200 yoga and mindfulness resources, including yoga cards, mindfulness tools, and classroom resources. She holds a master’s degree in International Education, has eight years of international elementary teaching experience, and continues to work in the classroom as a substitute teacher. The mission for Kids Yoga Stories is to create tools to help children self-regulate, manage emotions, and be ready to learn. Giselle lives outside of Boston with her husband, daughter, and her brood of chickens.
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Products & Offerings
Kids Yoga Stories offers over 200 yoga and mindfulness resources, including yoga cards, mindfulness tools, and classroom resources.
Our flagship products are:
School Yoga Program | For classroom teachers, yoga teachers, school counselors, pediatric therapists, or anyone wanting to bring yoga and mindfulness to schools. This 6-week high-touch, virtual program helps you build a customized program specifically for the needs of your school or community. This program is offered twice a year and led by Giselle Shardlow and her team.
Kids Yoga Monthly | Monthly digital subscription program that provides thematic yoga resources including storybooks, posters, card decks, and more.
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids | Our best-selling product! Breathing is an important skill to learn how to calm and self-regulate, yet we’re never taught exactly how to do it in a meaningful way. This vibrant card deck teach children a variety of practical breathing exercises so that they can self-regulate and are ready-to-learn. This deck (physical and digital versions available) is available on our store as well as on amazon.com.
Book Awards
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids
Winner of Mom’s Choice Award 2023
Hannah and Hugo
Winner of Family Choice Award 2023
Polly’s Perfect Pet
Winner of Family Choice Award 2021
Elizabeth and the Magnolia Fairy
Winner of Family Choice Award 2019
Mia’s Mountain Hike
Winner of Family Choice Award 2018
Katie’s Karate Class
Winner of Family Choice Award 2017
The Grateful Giraffe
Winner of the 2017 IPNE Children’s Book Category
Trish’s Fall Photography
Foreword INDIES Finalist 2016
Anna and her Rainbow-Colored Yoga Mats
Winner of Family Choice Award 2016
Rachel’s Day in the Garden
Winner of IPNE Book of the Year and Children’s Category 2015
Podcast Guest
The Power of Yoga and Movement Strategies with Giselle Shardlow
Coping Skills for Kids (for Hub members)
#156: Kids Yoga 101: Simple Breathing and Mindfulness for Every Teacher with Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories
Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast
55. Bringing Yoga To Your Classroom: Practical Tips And Fresh Ideas With Giselle From Kids Yoga Stories
Rainbow Sky Creations
EP #72: YOGA AND MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS WITH GISELLE SHARDLOW
Planning Playtime
172. How Meditation and Yoga Helps Children in School with Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories
Educalme
156. “How human of me” with Giselle Shardlow
The Anxiety Warriors Podcast
Creating Kids Yoga Stories with Giselle Shardlow
Your Yoga Flow
As Seen In
More than just a game: Yoga for school-age children Harvard Health Publishing (Harvard Medical School)
Why more kids are learning – and enjoying – yoga Washington Post (for subscribers)
Why Yoga for Kids Is on the Rise Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication
4 of Our Favorite Yoga YouTube Channels for Kids Yoga Journal
Why Your Kids Will Love Animal Yoga Poses Washington Parent
“Kindness Yoga’ Can Help You Survive the Holidays and Bad Mom Days So We’re Rolling Out Our Mats Right Now Parade Magazine
Meet Giselle Shardlow of Kids Yoga Stories, BostonVoyager Magazine
More kids embracing, loving yoga The Guam Daily Post
From Teacher to Mom to Entrepreneur: The Story of Kids Yoga Stories, Medium
15 Movement Brain Breaks Perfect For Fidgety Learners Bored Teachers
Creating a Calm Down Corner in Your Preschool Classroom Bright Wheel
6 Ways to Share Your Thankfulness this Thanksgiving Chicago Parent
13 Activities to Help Teach Your Students About the Wild and Wonderful Rainforest We Are Teachers
Tips, Tricks, and Lesson Ideas for Winter Outdoor Learning We Are Teachers
Yoga and Kids: Building Skills for Inner Calm and Focus Northeast Ohio Parent
Making Yoga Kid-Friendly, U.S. News
Yogipreneur Giselle Shardlow! Teacher-turned-author shares her art of storytelling for kids, by Kids Yoga Daily
Gratitude Music & Movement: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Young Children good2know
How to Practice Yoga with a Highly Sensitive Child – and Why you Should, Happy Sensitive Kids
Author Interview, by Victoria Simcox
Kids & Yoga: Info, Resources and Inspiration, by Kids’ Play Space
Yoga Books: Teaching Children a Life of Balance, by Moments a Day
Get Fit. Get Multicultural. Get Kids Yoga Stories!, by Family on the Loose on Wandering Educators
Top 10 Benefits of Yoga for Kids, by Ana Flores on Babble.com
Guest Posts
7 no-time self-care practices to avoid burnout this year Education Review
Morning Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation: 6 Tips to Establish a Routine That Works Mom’s Choice Award
Growth Mindset Yoga, Moments a Day
5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for You and Your Kids While Traveling, BookYogaRetreats.com
5 Simple Ways to help Children Calm Angry Feelings with Yoga (Free Printable), Lemon Lime Adventures
How to Practice Yoga with Children – Even if You Have No Experience Yourself, Imagination Soup
5 Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Families, Childhood101
6 Ways Meditation Prevents Mommy Meltdowns, Elephant Journal
Sun Salutation for Kids, Childhood101
Yoga for Kids: A Walk through the Garden, Childhood101
6 Ways Yoga Helps Me Be a Better Parent, Sivana Spirit
Kindness through our Thoughts, Words, & Actions, Elephant Journal
Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum, Edutopia
How to Practice Yoga with a Highly Sensitive Child – and Why You Should, Happy Sensitive Kids
Encouraging Children’s Creativity through Yoga, Yogi Times
5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses to Help your Child Sleep, MindBodyGreen
Invite Calm with a Morning Ritual, Elephant Journal
Managing Big Emotions through Movement, Childhood 101
Jungle Animal Yoga for Kids, The Inspired Treehouse
Forest Animals and Yoga for Kids, Lobo’s Follies
Spanish Songs for Kids: Act out Old MacDonald, Spanish Playground
Acts of Kindness through our Thoughts, Words, and Actions, All Done Monkey
10 Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco, Kids Activities Blog
Yoga Helps Families Stay Healthy, Brilliant Star Magazine
10 Ways to Move Towards a Life Without Plastic, Mud Hut Mama
First Six Yoga Poses for Infants and Toddlers, Chai Mommas
Visit Morocco Through Kids Yoga, MarocMama
Take an Ocean Adventure through Kids Yoga, Play Grow Learn ezine, Childhood 101
How Learning Yoga is like Learning Another Language, Multilingual Mama
Same language-different culture confusion: 10 questions to ponder while living in another English-speaking country, All Done Monkey
Travel Well: Practice Family Yoga at the Airport, Multicultural Kid Blogs
Interview with Kids Yoga Stories: Multicultural Corner, Hartlyn Kids
Summer Fun with Spanish and Kids Yoga, SpanglishBaby
Ten Reasons Why Being an Expat is a Bad Idea, MarocMama
Australia in Action: Part Two, MamaSmiles
Australia in Action: Part One, MamaSmiles
10 Tips for Starting a Family Yoga Practice, InCulture Parent
Travel the World through Family Yoga, Moms Gone Global
A Day at the San Francisco Zoo – part of the “Kids On the Go” Series, Glittering Muffins
Kids Yoga Books for Babies, Toddlers & Big Kids, Ask A Nanny
10 Ways to Teach Children About Your Homeland, Global Kids Oz
A Step-by-Step Guide to Have Your Family Moving, Laughing, and Storytelling Together (Zoo Theme), Educators’ Spin On It
Spanish for Toddlers: 10 Tips for a Language-Rich Home, Spanish Playground
14 Essential Tips for Expat Moms, The European Mama
10 Ways for Moms to Practice Yoga, All Done Monkey
10 Kids Yoga Poses Inspired by the San Francisco Zoo, Kid Friendly SF
10 Ways to Enrich your Family Trip to the San Francisco Zoo, Kid Friendly SF
5 Cultures, 5 Themes – part of the ‘Adopt a Culture’ series, Nomad Parents
10 Ways to Have Fun and Be Active with Your Toddler, Danya Banya
Step-by-step guide to Creating a Family Yoga Experience at Home, Kid World Citizen
14 Ways that Yoga for Kids is a Great Idea, Kid World Citizen
10 Things that I Learned from Yoga Teacher Training, Kid World Citizen
Press Releases
Kids Yoga Stories Releases Garden Yoga Cards for Kids
Kids Yoga Stories Releases LOVE YOGA CARDS FOR KIDS
Kids Yoga Stories Announces Release of new More Yoga Cards for Kids
Boston’s ‘Kids Yoga Stories’ Announces New Fall Yoga Book: Trish’s Fall Photography
Kids Yoga Stories Announces the Release of the Second Edition of Anna and her Rainbow-Colored Yoga Mats by Giselle Shardlow
Two Yoga Stories to Energize and Relax from Kids Yoga Stories
Release of second edition of popular happiness yoga book
Charitable Giving
A portion of the profits from the sale of the books go to a selected children’s charity.
Inspired by Ana Lucia Toj who continues to struggle from the after effects of her Leukemia treatment, we nominate the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for our charity giving.
Need more information? Email us directly at giselle AT kidsyogastories DOT com.