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 … [Read more...] about Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: Inspired by Occupations
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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)
Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Try a trip to the beach through beach yoga poses for kids! Moving and playing together is great in any weather, but summer is especially enjoyable for beach yoga poses for kids. The sequence below will lead your family on a beach-inspired journey in your living room, backyard, … [Read more...] about Beach Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Seasonal Kids Yoga Lesson Plans
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 … [Read more...] about Seasonal Kids Yoga Lesson Plans
Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
Are you looking for easy kids yoga themes? Enter the Monthly Kids Yoga Themes Giveaway via the link near the bottom of this post. 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 … [Read more...] about Monthly Kids Yoga Themes
Winter Olympics Yoga (+ Printable Poster)
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 … [Read more...] about Winter Olympics Yoga (+ Printable Poster)
58 Fun and Easy Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Posters)
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 … [Read more...] about 58 Fun and Easy Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Posters)
New Ocean Yoga Book [Press Release]
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 … [Read more...] about New Ocean Yoga Book [Press Release]
Kids Yoga Stories Wins Best Yoga Book in 2015 IPNE Awards [Press Release]
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 … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories Wins Best Yoga Book in 2015 IPNE Awards [Press Release]
More Prenatal Yoga Poses
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 … [Read more...] about More Prenatal Yoga Poses
Yoga Poses for Kids Cards that Make Learning Yoga Fun [Press Release]
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 … [Read more...] about Yoga Poses for Kids Cards that Make Learning Yoga Fun [Press Release]
Summer Yoga
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 … [Read more...] about Summer Yoga
Prenatal Yoga Poses
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 … [Read more...] about Prenatal Yoga Poses
Yoga Animals for Kids
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), … [Read more...] about Yoga Animals for Kids
Our Collection of Yoga Books for Kids
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 … [Read more...] about Our Collection of Yoga Books for Kids
