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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40 Kid-Friendly Chair Yoga Poses
Below is a list of basic chair yoga poses, which are ancient yoga poses that have been adapted to practice using a chair. These chair yoga poses could be used in your classroom, homeschool, or in a small space for transitions, movement breaks, or for introducing a new topic. The … [Read more...] about 40 Kid-Friendly Chair Yoga Poses
How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+Printable Poster)
When I asked a group of kindergarten teachers which challenges in the classroom kept them up at night, here’s what they said: Their bodies need to move, and they have a hard time sitting still.Their engines are running high, and they have a hard time settling down.They are … [Read more...] about How to Get Started with Yoga in the Classroom (+Printable Poster)
25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Bring the fun of camping to your home, studio, or classroom through imagination and movement - try these camping yoga poses for kids and read these recommended camping books for kids! We love camping! My family did loads of camping when we were kids, so it’s super exciting … [Read more...] about 25 Camping Yoga Pose Ideas for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
What’s your Chinese Zodiac sign? 2021 is the Year of the Ox! A few years ago, our neighbor, who is from Hong Kong, introduced us to Chinese New Year for kids. She brought in oranges and other Chinese treats, we read Chinese books, and we created some Chinese New Year … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
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
5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
Welcome to our chair yoga poses series! This month’s theme feature woodland forest animals! These five woodland forest animals-themed yoga poses could be done: during a transition time in the classroom during a subject change in your homeschool classroom at home when … [Read more...] about 5 Woodland Forest Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (+ Printable Poster)
7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
One of the challenges that we face is how to effectively and kindly manage behaviors in our yoga classrooms. Children come to yoga classes with all kinds of needs, interests, abilities, temperaments, and behaviors. It’s up to us to create a safe, organized, and calm environment … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Deal with Classroom Behavior in a Yoga Class
Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
Are you looking for easy chair yoga themes for your classroom or homeschool? I’ve put together a list of themes from our monthly chair yoga series to give you a starting point to introduce movement in the classroom in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each theme includes five … [Read more...] about Fun and Easy Chair Yoga Ideas for Kids
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
5 Safari Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
Welcome back to our chair yoga poses series! This month’s theme features safari animals! These five safari animals-inspired yoga poses could be done: during a transition time in the classroom during a subject change in your homeschool classroom at home when you’re … [Read more...] about 5 Safari Animals Yoga Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
5 Fall Yoga Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
Welcome back to our chair yoga poses series! This month’s theme features fall yoga poses! These five fall-themed yoga poses could be done: during a transition time in the classroom during a subject change in your homeschool classroom at home when you’re stuck … [Read more...] about 5 Fall Yoga Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
30 Pages of Yoga Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and More [Press Release]
Kids Yoga Class Ideas eBook Offers 30 Pages of Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and More Each monthly theme includes 5 yoga poses for kids and 5 recommended children’s books The team at Kids Yoga Stories has just released a new eBook designed to help parents, teachers, health … [Read more...] about 30 Pages of Yoga Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and More [Press Release]
5 Beach Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
Welcome back to our chair yoga poses series! This month’s theme includes beach poses! Integrating movement into the students’ learning experiences is so important, and I’m hoping this year-long series will help to bring yoga into your life in a fun, creative, and easy way. Each … [Read more...] about 5 Beach Poses Using a Chair (Printable Poster)
