What’s on your travel bucket list? I’ve always been intrigued by the Amazon rainforest in South America! We recently spent a week with a dear friend whose wife is from Brazil. My daughter and I asked her questions about life in Brazil and if she’d been to visit the rainforest. … [Read more...] about 5 Amazon Rainforest Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
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What is a magic yoga moment? And how do I experience one?
Do you ever stop to ask yourself, “Why do I teach yoga to kids?” It’s a great question to reflect upon. Often, there is that one moment we’re trying to capture or go back to. That magic moment where you truly see the joy in a child’s eyes when they finally get themselves into … [Read more...] about What is a magic yoga moment? And how do I experience one?
10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Back to School in the northern hemisphere means welcoming the signs of fall. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing colors, and we all get ready for colder weather. Yoga poses were first created thousands of years ago by modeling the natural environment. Autumn … [Read more...] about 10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
“See you in Africa on a camel,” was what I wrote in my high school graduation book. I’ve wanted to visit Africa my whole life, and I desperately hope to one day take my husband and daughter on an African safari. In the meantime, I have to live vicariously through my friends … [Read more...] about 5 African Safari Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: inspired by occupations
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
Mermaid Yoga for Kids
My daughter and I spend most of the summer at the local pool. Many times, friends say, “She’s a little mermaid!” as she dives for toys at the bottom of the pool. Up and down she goes, with her long hair trailing behind her. To foster her passion, we borrowed mermaid books from … [Read more...] about Mermaid Yoga for Kids
Summer Yoga Ideas for Kids (Printable Poster)
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)
A Pretend Galapagos Trip through Yoga Poses for Kids
Have you taken a Galapagos trip? As a kindergarten teacher, Desiree takes her students on pretend learning journeys to visit the seven continents. She asked if we had any yoga poses related to South America. My first thought was “Galapagos! Why haven’t we written about a pretend … [Read more...] about A Pretend Galapagos Trip through Yoga Poses for Kids
Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
Cinco de Mayo (SINK-oh DAY MY-OH) is the biggest Mexican holiday in the United States. It is a special day to honor and celebrate the Mexican heritage and culture. The 5th of May (“Cinco de Mayo” in Spanish) was the day in 1862 when the Mexican army won an unlikely victory over … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
Earth Day Ideas
Every day is Earth Day! If you’ve been cruising around our website for a while, you might have guessed that I love to write yoga sequences and yoga books that incorporate character education, global education, and especially environmental education. Some of my happiest … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas
Pond Animals for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
Last summer, we ended up exploring a few ponds on our summer travels. Some of my favorite experiences are meandering through nature trails with my husband and daughter. That quiet moment looking out onto a pond. The birds tweeting. The ducks diving for food under the … [Read more...] about Pond Animals for Kids: Books and Yoga Poses for Kids
58 Fun and Easy Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
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 Poster)
New Feelings Yoga Book: The Grateful Giraffe [Press Release]
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Kids Yoga Stories Announces New Feelings Yoga Book: The Grateful Giraffe Kids Yoga Stories and author Giselle Shardlow are thrilled to announce the official release of their newest yoga book for kids, The Grateful Giraffe. Join the six Kids Yoga Stories kids from around the … [Read more...] about New Feelings Yoga Book: The Grateful Giraffe [Press Release]
30 Pages of Yoga Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and More [Press Release]
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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]
How to Integrate Yoga in your Home School (Printable Poster)
Bring the healthy benefits of yoga into your home schooling curriculum with these twenty-five kids yoga ideas. Also, check out the printable poster for forty ways to practice classroom yoga. How to Do Yoga in your Home School Take yoga breaks to either bring calm or help … [Read more...] about How to Integrate Yoga in your Home School (Printable Poster)
