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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

#156: Kids Yoga 101: Simple Breathing and Mindfulness for Every Teacher with Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories
Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

Educate & Rejuvenate 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

Why more kids are learning – and enjoying – yoga, Washington Post

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

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 on Yoga, Parenting, Books, and Travel

Have a peek at the following guest posts about yoga, parenting, books, and travel that I’ve written for other moms, teachers, and yogis:

Morning Yoga, Breathwork and Meditation: 6 Tips to Establish a Routine That Works Mom’s Choice Award

Growth Mindset YogaMoments a Day

5 Easy Partner Yoga Poses for You and Your Kids While TravelingBookYogaRetreats.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 YourselfImagination Soup

5 Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for FamiliesChildhood101

6 Ways Meditation Prevents Mommy MeltdownsElephant Journal

Sun Salutation for KidsChildhood101

Yoga for Kids: A Walk through the GardenChildhood101

6 Ways Yoga Helps Me Be a Better Parent, Sivana Spirit

Kindness through our Thoughts, Words, & ActionsElephant Journal

Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom CurriculumEdutopia

How to Practice Yoga with a Highly Sensitive Child – and Why You ShouldHappy Sensitive Kids

Encouraging Children’s Creativity through YogaYogi Times

5 Kid-Friendly Yoga Poses to Help your Child SleepMindBodyGreen

Invite Calm with a Morning RitualElephant Journal

Managing Big Emotions through MovementChildhood 101

Jungle Animal Yoga for KidsThe Inspired Treehouse

Forest Animals and Yoga for KidsLobo’s Follies

Spanish Songs for Kids: Act out Old MacDonaldSpanish Playground

Acts of Kindness through our Thoughts, Words, and ActionsAll Done Monkey

10 Things to Do with Kids in San FranciscoKids Activities Blog

Yoga Helps Families Stay HealthyBrilliant Star Magazine

10 Ways to Move Towards a Life Without Plastic, Mud Hut Mama

First Six Yoga Poses for Infants and ToddlersChai Mommas

Visit Morocco Through Kids Yoga, MarocMama

Take an Ocean Adventure through Kids Yoga, Play Grow Learn ezineChildhood 101

How Learning Yoga is like Learning Another LanguageMultilingual Mama

Same language-different culture confusion: 10 questions to ponder while living in another English-speaking countryAll Done Monkey

Travel Well: Practice Family Yoga at the AirportMulticultural 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 TwoMamaSmiles

Australia in Action: Part OneMamaSmiles

10 Tips for Starting a Family Yoga PracticeInCulture 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 HomeSpanish Playground

14 Essential Tips for Expat Moms, The European Mama

10 Ways for Moms to Practice YogaAll 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 HomeKid World Citizen

14 Ways that Yoga for Kids is a Great IdeaKid World Citizen

10 Things that I Learned from Yoga Teacher TrainingKid World Citizen

Press Releases

Kids Yoga Stories Releases Garden Yoga Cards for Kids

Kids Yoga Stories Celebrates Yoga Book ANNA AND HER RAINBOW-COLORED YOGA MATS Winning a Prestigious Family Choice Award

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 Release of New Kids Color Yoga Book Maria Explores the Ocean to Quick Praise

Author Giselle Shardlow Celebrates 2015 IPNE Awards Win with Best Yoga Book Rachel’s Day in the Garden

Kids Yoga Stories Announces Release of Informative Yoga Poses for Kids Cards that Make Learning Yoga Fun

Kids Yoga Stories Announces New Release Ella’s Summer Fun, an Exciting Summer Kids Yoga Book for Preschoolers

Kids Yoga Stories Announces Popular Kids Yoga Book Sophia’s Jungle Adventure now Translated into Six Languages

Kids Yoga Stories Announces New Release Ella’s Summer Fun, an Exciting Summer Kids Yoga Book for Preschoolers

Author Giselle Shardlow and Kids Yoga Stories Announces the Launch of New Springtime Kids Yoga Book Rachel’s Day in the Garden

Kids Yoga Stories Announces the Release of the Second Edition of Anna and her Rainbow-Colored Yoga Mats by Giselle Shardlow

Kids Yoga Stories Announces Fun & Educational New Release: Good Night, Animal World Yoga Cards for Kids

Two Yoga Stories to Energize and Relax from Kids Yoga Stories

Kids Will Love Bedtime and Learn Healthy Sleep Habits with This New Interactive Bedtime Story from Kids Yoga Stories

Kids Learn About Yoga, Animals, Healthy Activities and the Alphabet with A New Interactive Book from Kids Yoga Stories

Parents Discover Fun Ways to Introduce Healthy Summer Activities with New Book 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.

Kids Yoga Stories donates to Boston Children's Hospital 2020

Need more information? Email us directly at giselle AT kidsyogastories DOT com.