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16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program

Giselle · August 29, 2022 ·

Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program | Kids Yoga Stories

School yoga: how do we successfully integrate yoga in schools? Teachers are hearing about the benefits of yoga in the classroom. Documentaries are being filmed showing the before-and-after transformation of classrooms since they have added yoga and mindfulness to their daily … [Read more...] about 16 Keys to a Successful School Yoga Program

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Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)

Giselle · July 4, 2022 ·

Summer Yoga Ideas | Kids Yoga Stories

As my daughter’s school year comes to a close, I find myself thinking of ways to integrate yoga into our summer days together. I aim to create yoga as a lifestyle for our family. Embracing all the facets of the yoga philosophy is important to me: including sitting silently, … [Read more...] about Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)

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Yoga Bingo: Where do you practice yoga? (+ Printable Poster)

Giselle · February 18, 2019 ·

yoga games for kids, yoga bingo, yoga poses | Kids Yoga Stories

I’m passionate about integrating yoga into our family life—I think everyone knows this. I’m always thinking of ways to have our whole family involved in experiencing the practice of yoga and mindfulness throughout the day, in different contexts. So that’s why I’m excited to … [Read more...] about Yoga Bingo: Where do you practice yoga? (+ Printable Poster)

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The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies

Giselle · October 4, 2018 ·

benefits of yoga for toddlers, benefits of yoga for babies | Kids Yoga Stories

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Stef Tousignant, who is a firm supporter of toddler and baby yoga. She details the benefits of yoga for toddlers and babies from her experience as a nanny and mother of two boys. I love yoga for babies and toddlers!  As a … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Yoga for Toddlers and Babies

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How to Teach Kids Yoga (+ Printable Poster)

Giselle · January 22, 2018 ·

how to teach yoga to kids | Kids Yoga Stories

You love working with children. You love yoga. So, naturally you love teaching kids yoga, right? Our community is always asking for tips of how to teach kids yoga. Today, I would love to share my philosophy by detailing four steps to teaching to children, which are based on my … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids Yoga (+ Printable Poster)

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How to Involve Students with Special Needs into the Yoga Class

Giselle · October 23, 2017 ·

7 Tips for how to include students with special needs into your yoga class | Kids Yoga Stories, written by Mary M.

Please welcome Mary, who is a special education teacher and children’s yoga teacher. Today, she shares with us some strategies of how to successfully include students with special needs into your yoga class. Check out our Collection of Yoga Therapy Ideas for Kids for further … [Read more...] about How to Involve Students with Special Needs into the Yoga Class

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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids: 10 People Share Their Stories

Giselle · June 5, 2017 ·

Why Kids Yoga? Read 10 stories from our community about the benefits of yoga for kids | Kids Yoga Stories

Today, I would love to share with you ten stories from our Kids Yoga Stories community that demonstrate the benefits of yoga for kids. Scroll to the bottom of the post for a chance to win 10 yoga books for kids! Last year, we sent out a newsletter asking if anyone was … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Yoga for Kids: 10 People Share Their Stories

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3 Family Yoga Retreats to Strengthen the Bond with Your Children

Giselle · March 13, 2017 ·

Family Yoga Retreat Ideas to France, Portugal, and India by BookYogaRetreats.com | Kids Yoga Stories

Looking to bring together your passion for yoga and travel? Why not try a family yoga retreat! I asked BookYogaRetreats.com to share their three most popular family yoga retreat destinations for your inspiration. Read below for family yoga retreats to France, Portugal, and … [Read more...] about 3 Family Yoga Retreats to Strengthen the Bond with Your Children

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Yoga Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

Giselle · December 19, 2016 ·

5 Yoga gifts for 5-year-olds | Kids Yoga Stories

Looking for yoga gifts for 5-year-olds? Check out these yoga gifts for kindergarteners. It’s important to me that my daughter grows up understanding that yoga goes beyond yoga postures—it’s about living a yoga lifestyle that includes being a responsible, mindful, kind, and … [Read more...] about Yoga Gifts for 5-Year-Olds

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Behavior Management Tips for the Yoga Classroom

Giselle · July 5, 2016 ·

Behavior Management in the Yoga Classroom | Kids Yoga Stories

Behavior management in the kids yoga class is a topic I get asked about often, so I asked the lovely Tara Rachel Jones from Flower Yoga to share some tips. Below, you’ll find ten ways that Tara Rachel works hard to create a cohesive community of yoginis who listen and respect … [Read more...] about Behavior Management Tips for the Yoga Classroom

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Mindful Parenting Books

Giselle · June 14, 2016 ·

My 5 Favorite Mindful Parenting Books | Kids Yoga Stories

It was in my third year of parenting that I realized I needed help. My years of teaching experience and working with children had not prepared me for becoming a mom. I was shocked at my own reactions to my daughter’s spirited behavior. Her demands were intense, her screaming … [Read more...] about Mindful Parenting Books

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Emotions Yoga (+ Printable Poster)

Giselle · April 26, 2016 ·

Emotions or Feelings yoga: yoga poses for kids to express their feelings. | Kids Yoga Stories

“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)

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4 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in Schools

Giselle · February 2, 2016 ·

4 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in Schools | Kids Yoga Stories

This is part of the post that was written for Edutopia.org, a website dedicated to sharing evidence- and practitioner-based learning strategies that empower teachers and parents to improve K-12 education. To read the whole article, click the link below. Mindfulness in Schools: … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Integrate Mindfulness in Schools

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Flying with Kids: How to stay calm on an airplane

Giselle · December 14, 2015 ·

How to Stay Calm on an Airplane while flying with kids | Kids Yoga Stories

Please tell me that I’m not the only one who doesn’t like flying. Flying makes me feel nauseous, and I don’t like confined spaces, which leads me to be an anxious traveler. Flying with my daughter has also added another level of anxiety, as I worry that her spirited behavior … [Read more...] about Flying with Kids: How to stay calm on an airplane

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Yoga for Creativity

Giselle · October 27, 2015 ·

Yoga for Creativity: encouraging children's creativity through yoga and meditation | Kids Yoga Stories

This is an excerpt from a post that was written for Yogi Times, a lifestyle guide for the modern yogi, titled "Encouraging Children's Creativity through Yoga." See below for the link to the entire article. A creative mind can think critically, solve problems, and take risks. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Creativity

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