We have heard a lot from our Kids Yoga Stories community about the challenges of securing funds for your school yoga and mindfulness programs. The major benefit of yoga and mindfulness is that it costs nothing to take a few breaths and move your body into various … [Read more...] about How to Find Funding for School Yoga Programs
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Five Proven Ways to Connect with your Students on a Deeper Level
What can you do when you can’t connect with your children? How to connect with your students? Today’s story has been graciously written by Cassandra Troughton, a teacher’s assistant working in a special education classroom in Canada. We have heard from our community time and … [Read more...] about Five Proven Ways to Connect with your Students on a Deeper Level
What I Learned from the School Yoga Bootcamp (And Simone Biles)
Last week, my daughter and I were watching the gymnastics at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. I was explaining to her why Simone Biles, one of the greatest athletes in the world, decided to pull out of the US team finals. She realized that her mental health was at risk. She … [Read more...] about What I Learned from the School Yoga Bootcamp (And Simone Biles)
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
Learn About Wales Through Yoga Poses for Saint David’s Day
We are excited to introduce Angharad, a toddler yoga instructor, who lives in England and is of Welsh heritage. Today, Angharad shares with us a little about her homeland of Wales and a way to celebrate an important holiday for Welsh people—Saint David’s Day on March 1st. Please … [Read more...] about Learn About Wales Through Yoga Poses for Saint David’s Day
Keep Calm: 3 Things I Learned from Raising Chickens
Many of our friends got cats and dogs during the quarantine, but we decided to add chickens to our family! My husband has bad allergies, and I grew up with chickens, so it seemed like a perfect fit for our family. By the way, I wrote a yoga book about this, Polly’s Perfect … [Read more...] about Keep Calm: 3 Things I Learned from Raising Chickens
Quick Activity To Get Into Balance: Peace-Love Meditation
Just a quick note today for anyone who could use a little boost—because wowzers, what challenging times right now! Here’s a little meditation that might help you get through the day with a little more ease and grace: Peace-Love Meditation Get into a comfortable seat and … [Read more...] about Quick Activity To Get Into Balance: Peace-Love Meditation
What To Do When You’re In Survival Mode
This is a message for all of you who feel like you’re barely surviving right now. I’m right with you. For those who are thriving, I bow to you and honor where you’re at, but I’m finally admitting to myself that I’m just not there right now. Whether you’re dealing with … [Read more...] about What To Do When You’re In Survival Mode
3 Ways to Manage Big Emotions
How would you describe the past several years? I’d say “emotional roller coaster.” Each day, I tackle the emotional turmoil in my household, and I would love to tell you that I have it all figured out, but I don’t … yet. But what I’m clear about is that the tools of yoga … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Manage Big Emotions
10-Minute Ideas to Teach Yoga on Zoom
After talking to a few guidance counselors lately about their experiences with integrating yoga activities, I thought it might be helpful to share some tips on how to teach yoga on Zoom—especially if you’re working one-on-one with a student or in a small … [Read more...] about 10-Minute Ideas to Teach Yoga on Zoom
Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
Yoga storytime videos all ready for your Google Classroom! Whether your class is learning via virtual classroom, a hybrid, or in person this coming school year, one thing we all share is the desire for children to continue their love of reading. The benefit of yoga books, … [Read more...] about Yoga Storytime Videos for your Google Classroom
Managing Emotions: Children’s Books by Julia Cook
Due to our current world situation, we’re finding that many children are: having too much screen timegetting too little playtime outdoorsnot engaging in enough social interactionmissing their school lifenot moving their bodies enough As a result, we are hearing from our … [Read more...] about Managing Emotions: Children’s Books by Julia Cook
3 Ways to Settle the Mind and Find Calm [Videos]
Imagine a time when children could be comfortable with themselves–lost in daydreaming, watching the clouds float by, and playing in a world of make-believe? I’ve been having dreams of this happening, hopefully this summer. It’s been an incredibly busy, frenetic three … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Settle the Mind and Find Calm [Videos]
3 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Stress During this Difficult Time
Today, I’d love to share a story with you that I think you might be able to relate to in some way. Last week, my daughter had a math review page in front of her (we still have a week left of school). As I leaned over to help her, she began to have a total meltdown. She stood … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Calm Anxiety and Stress During this Difficult Time
Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing quarantine homeschool for two weeks now. The new “norm” of a homeschool schedule has been challenging to figure out. And just like life right now, it’s been changing daily. In the chaos, I keep repeating in my … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Add Yoga Resources to Your Quarantine Homeschool
