The Winter Olympics are almost here! Seeing the world come together to celebrate in our human accomplishments is magical. I’m originally from Vancouver, so I watched the 2012 winter games in Vancouver with special pride and wonder as the Olympic community took over my home city. And this year, South Korea, is hosting the Olympics […]
This list of basic yoga poses for kids serves as an inspiration guide, but please encourage the children’s creativity. Yoga poses for kids often mimic our natural surroundings and may be interpreted in different ways. Some things to consider when you are practicing yoga with your children: Feel free to adapt or change the yoga […]
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 Thanksgiving is through movement and storytelling. This is […]
Back to School also means a day off with family to honor the economic and social contributions of workers in our communities for Labor Day. The United States Department of Labor defines this special day as: “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the […]
Yoga for kids is a great way to celebrate the various seasons throughout the year. Seasonal yoga gets children learning, moving, and having fun! The following kids yoga lesson plans are designed for children ages three to eight, but they could be adapted for younger or older children. Each session can be between fifteen to […]
Kids Yoga Stories Announces Release of New Kids Color Yoga Book Maria Explores the Ocean to Quick Praise What’s better than a kid’s story that encourages them to be healthy, inquisitive, and happy? In her latest release from Kids Yoga Stories, the kids color yoga book Maria Explores the Ocean, author Giselle Shardlow celebrates those […]
Author Giselle Shardlow Celebrates 2015 IPNE Awards Win with Best Yoga Book Rachel’s Day in the Garden Giselle Shardlow, increasingly well-known for her popular illustrated Kids Yoga Stories, recently celebrated one of her latest Rachel’s Day in the Garden tying for Book of the Year and winning the Children’s Book award at the 2015 Independent […]
A few months ago, I wrote about my inspiring friend, Eliza, who practiced next to me in our regular yoga class until she was nine and a half months pregnant. In that post, I shared 5 Standing Prenatal Yoga Poses that are perfect for building strength and increasing dynamic energy during your pregnancy. Today, I’d […]
Kids Yoga Stories Announces Release of Informative Yoga Poses for Kids Cards that Make Learning Yoga Fun There is no doubt that, for most kids, healthy activities are much more fun and interesting when they are presented as a game. In the spirit of moving and having fun, Kids Yoga Stories has released a new […]
Summer is here! After a cold, snowy winter, we are excited to finally be enjoying the outdoors. Our summer plans include kayaking at a local lake, swimming at our local pool, hanging out at our town beach, and running through the sprinkler in the backyard. My daughter is a water baby, so we take any […]
I distinctly remember this moment in yoga class when we were vigorously going through a series of sun salutes, and I, who was not pregnant at the time, felt exhausted. Then I thought of my friend next to me cruising through the sun salutes – at nine and a half months pregnant! Unfortunately, I had […]
Are you looking for easy animal yoga poses for kids? Welcome back to our monthly theme project that focuses on a single breathing technique, yoga pose, and yoga book. I have also included a three-pose flow sequence, a Spanish-integration idea (thanks to Spanish Playground), and links to other theme resources. This simple plan gives you one […]
Are you looking for easy kids yoga themes? One of the challenges readers have shared over the years is how to add yoga into their curriculum, classes, or home life with ease and simplicity. There are tons of ways to integrate yoga, but adults with limited time (and that’s just about everyone these days) are […]
I was drawn to writing yoga books after taking yoga teacher training ten years ago. After almost a decade of teaching international primary school, I became interested in bringing the ancient philosophy of yoga into the classroom so that children everywhere could experience the benefits of yoga. I began by creating yoga stories that take […]
Are you looking for easy yoga ideas for kids? Welcome back to our monthly theme project that focuses on a single breathing technique, yoga pose, and yoga book. I have also included a three-pose flow sequence, a Spanish-integration idea (thanks to Spanish Playground), and links to other theme resources. This simple plan gives you one thing […]
