Build strength and flexibility through yoga for kids! Our guest today is Leslie Nilsen, who works as a physical therapist (PT) in public schools. She’s passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga and physical therapy to build both strength (physical) and self-awareness … [Read more...] about Yoga and Physical Therapy
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Spring Yoga for Children with Autism
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting up with Louise Goldberg of Creative Relaxation at the Kripalu Yoga in Schools Symposium twice now. For more than thirty years, Louise has been an expert on yoga for children with autism and special needs, introducing them to the benefits of yoga … [Read more...] about Spring Yoga for Children with Autism
Emotions Yoga (+ Printable Poster)
“Show me a sad face.” “Show me a happy face.” I prompted my daughter through expressing different emotions while she stood in front of the bathroom mirror last night. We made sad, happy, silly, surprised, angry, excited, and frustrated faces. We’ve been talking a lot about … [Read more...] about Emotions Yoga (+ Printable Poster)
Yoga and Speech Therapy
“Yoga disguised as pretend play!” A couple of weeks ago, I received an email that brought tears to my eyes. Gail, a speech-language pathologist, wrote to tell me about her success with incorporating yoga and speech therapy into her integrated preschool classroom. The miracle … [Read more...] about Yoga and Speech Therapy
Yoga in Schools Resources
Yoga in schools? Yes, please! At this year’s Yoga in Schools Symposium, it felt like there has been yet another shift toward acceptance of yoga in schools. The research of the benefits of yoga for children (ex. self-regulation, task performance, attention, and social behaviors) … [Read more...] about Yoga in Schools Resources
My Yoga Book Reviews
Welcome to a list of my favorite products and books. Come back often as I'll be updating this page regularly. The yoga book reviews are listed in chronological order as to when I reviewed them, but some books have been on my bookshelves for years. These products reflect my … [Read more...] about My Yoga Book Reviews
What I Learned at the Yoga in Schools Symposium
Imagine if everyone had yoga in schools. This thought struck me ten years ago after completing yoga teacher training. And that’s when the yoga stories came flying out of me at all hours of the day. I knew I had to help spread the benefits of yoga to children … [Read more...] about What I Learned at the Yoga in Schools Symposium
Invite Calm by Creating a Morning Ritual
This popular morning ritual post was also published on Elephant Journal. See the link below. Since my daughter’s birth, I have been shamelessly focused on creating a bedtime ritual that helps my daughter maximize her sleep. I do this not only so I can have some time with my … [Read more...] about Invite Calm by Creating a Morning Ritual
How to Stay Calm during the Holidays
Family, friends, food, and fun! Are you ready for the holiday season? The holiday season is a time to connect and have fun with your loved ones, but it can also be a frantic frenzy. With all the planning, preparations, and visiting, there usually isn’t a lot of time to stop and … [Read more...] about How to Stay Calm during the Holidays
5 Ways to Live a Peaceful Life
With absolute delight, I introduce you to our guest writer, Annie. Not only has Annie traveled the world, but she’s only 13-years-old! As we get ready for the holiday season, now is a great time to stop and reflect on ways to stay peaceful during our busy schedules. Learn about … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Live a Peaceful Life
Best of 2013: Benefits of Yoga
As you know, yoga is more than practicing a Downward-Facing Dog Pose at your local yoga studio. It is an ancient philosophy that includes breathing techniques, relaxation, character education, mindfulness, and physical postures. The most popular question that readers ask is why … [Read more...] about Best of 2013: Benefits of Yoga
10 Yoga Gifts for Toddlers
Yoga is about creating a union between your mind, body, and spirit. It’s a lifestyle that encourages wise choices healthy, happy living. Though nothing is needed to practice yoga, a few tools have made practicing yoga with my daughter even more fun. The following kids yoga … [Read more...] about 10 Yoga Gifts for Toddlers
Happiness Around the World
What makes you happy? Our Multicultural Kid Blogs Carnival this month is celebrating Happiness Around the World. We are exploring what happiness means to different people around the world. What makes families happy? How is happiness defined in different cultures? What … [Read more...] about Happiness Around the World
