Are you ready for some soccer yoga? This is Annabelle, Social Media Manager at Kids Yoga Stories. If, like me, you have a sports-mad child at home or in your life, you might be on the lookout for ways to add yoga and mindfulness to their sports routine. And as I love to … [Read more...] about Warm-Up Yoga Stretches for Soccer Players (or Other Sport Players)
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8 Thanksgiving Yoga Poses: Giving Thanks to Nature (+ Printable Poster)
It is almost Thanksgiving here in the United States! Thanksgiving is generally a time for getting together with family and friends to share meals and play games. It can be a busy time of the year with lots of planning and cooking. Another great way to celebrate … [Read more...] about 8 Thanksgiving Yoga Poses: Giving Thanks to Nature (+ Printable Poster)
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…
10 Children’s Books about Immigration and Refugees (from a Children’s Librarian)
Please welcome our editor, Stefanie, who has been working with us at Kids Yoga Stories for almost a decade. She holds a master’s degree in library science, with a focus on children’s services, and today, she is sharing ten special stories about immigrant children to create … [Read more...] about 10 Children’s Books about Immigration and Refugees (from a Children’s Librarian)
How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+ Printable Poster)
When I asked a group of kindergarten teachers which challenges in the classroom kept them up at night, here’s what they said: Does this sound familiar? I’ve been hearing that children everywhere are having dysregulation issues. Some people say it’s due to increased … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+ Printable Poster)
How to Adapt Yoga for Diverse Students
How to adapt yoga for diverse students? We’ve heard from our Kids Yoga Stories community about the challenges of adapting yoga and mindfulness practices when working with children of diverse needs. We hope that by sharing each other’s tips and strategies, we can find … [Read more...] about How to Adapt Yoga for Diverse Students
5 Yoga Poses to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
What do you know about the Mid-Autumn Festival also called Moon Festival? Maybe you have heard about the cute little moon cakes? Maybe it is a holiday you have never heard of? Cassandra Throughton takes us on a little journey to learn more about it and offers a little Mid-Autumn … [Read more...] about 5 Yoga Poses to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival
How (and What) to Teach Yoga to a Large Group of Reluctant Students
In today's article, Cassandra Troughton, a teaching assistant, shares her experience and tips to teach yoga to a large group of reluctant students. This question of how and what to teach came up repeatedly when we surveyed our Kids Yoga Stories community. We felt it was time to … [Read more...] about How (and What) to Teach Yoga to a Large Group of Reluctant Students
16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
School yoga: how do we successfully integrate yoga in schools? The evidence is clear—school yoga is not a trend. It is here to stay. A couple years ago, Andrea Hyde, a qualitative researcher, asked the group of us at the Yoga in Schools Symposium for stories of school … [Read more...] about 16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program
GRADUATE-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses4Teachers Kids Yoga Stories is excited to offer you accreditation for our trainings through Courses4Teachers, a well -established organization passionate about helping teachers get credit for their training. Through a simple registration process, you will earn … [Read more...] about GRADUATE-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Summer Reading Program 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Jump into the fun and adventurous Read Beyond the Beaten Path summer reading theme this summer! Think camping under the stars, roasting s’mores over a campfire, discovering animal tracks, doing arts and crafts with nature items, or hosting outdoor talent shows! Whether you … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program 2022: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Honor Juneteenth through Yoga Poses and Books
Please welcome K’Cee, a therapist and educator who is sharing an important article on the history of Juneteenth and how important this new federal holiday is to the African American people. She will also share ten yoga poses with matching intentions to reflect the … [Read more...] about Honor Juneteenth through Yoga Poses and Books
How to Teach Yoga in Schools (And Get Paid for It!)
Are you a kids yoga teacher or instructor looking to teach yoga in schools (and get paid for it)? You offer amazing services that make a difference in the lives of children. You understand the value of bringing yoga to kids. Yoga can help kids with: Anxiety management … [Read more...] about How to Teach Yoga in Schools (And Get Paid for It!)
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
3 Transformational Takeaways from School Yoga Bootcamp
Please welcome our guest writer, Cassandra Troughton, who graciously shares her takeaways from last summer’s School Yoga Bootcamp. We heard from our community that educators were looking for a way to create customized School Yoga Programs for their school communities, so we … [Read more...] about 3 Transformational Takeaways from School Yoga Bootcamp
