Transitions can be hard for children. Starting a fresh new year can be one of those times that are challenging for some kids. Some children have been away visiting family, some have had very active or very lazy holidays, and even others have traveled to faraway places over the … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Affirmations + 5 Yoga Poses for the New Year
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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 … [Read more...] about Labor Day Yoga Poses for Kids: Inspired by Occupations
Independence Day for Kids Yoga
X Happy Independence Day! We have been living in our adopted country of United States for over nine years now and finally getting into the groove of the July 4th Cookout. Given that my hubby is Australian, we love the idea of an all-day barbecue. I'd love to … [Read more...] about Independence Day for Kids Yoga
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)
5 Endangered Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
One of my guilty pleasures is browsing book stores, which I absolutely love to do whenever we’re traveling somewhere new. It’s the first thing I look for on the map of our destination. And, not surprisingly, I always gravitate toward the children’s book section. So when I came … [Read more...] about 5 Endangered Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans for Kids
Yoga for kids is a great way to celebrate the various holidays throughout the year. Holiday yoga gets children learning, moving, and having fun! The following lesson plans are designed for children ages three to eight, but they could be adapted for younger or older … [Read more...] about Holiday Yoga Lesson Plans 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 moments … [Read more...] about Earth Day Ideas
Opposites Yoga: How to Teach Opposite Words through Movement
Learning opposite words is such an abstract concept for young children! I remember having some opposite word flashcards when my daughter was a toddler. But she wasn’t particularly interested in looking at them. However, adding movement helped to make the concept of opposites … [Read more...] about Opposites Yoga: How to Teach Opposite Words through Movement
Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
My daughter is terrified of spiders! My husband has taught her to be afraid of spiders from his upbringing in Australia. With all the poisonous spiders in his homeland, the children are taught to stay away from spiders and to always check dark places before putting their hands … [Read more...] about Insect and Bug Yoga for Kids
18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Valentine's Day is almost here. Even though every day is "love day" for those around us, this special day makes us stop and think about what love means to each of us. It's also a great opportunity to talk to our children about love and happiness. As a teacher, I always looked … [Read more...] about 18 Heart-Opening Valentine’s Day Yoga Poses for Kids (Printable Poster)
Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
Thank you so much for being a part of our vibrant, passionate community of kids yoga enthusiasts this year! We’re incredibly grateful for you reading our weekly Kids Yoga Stories newsletter and purchasing our products. Mia’s Mountain Hike, Sally’s Visit to the Farm, Justine … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories 2018 Year in Review
Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
My daughter loves farm animals. And she loves yoga. So naturally, we did a few farm animals yoga poses before our recent trip to a local farm. At the farm, we saw a cow, a sheep, a goat, chickens, pigs, bunnies, a cat, and a dog. She loves acting out the farm animals and … [Read more...] about Farm Animals Yoga (Printable Poster)
Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
Toddlers love yoga. And toddlers love Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle books. So, today we’re sharing a Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan to go with the popular book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Amazon affiliate link). Fellow kids yoga teacher Joie Scott has put together … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Polar Bear Yoga Lesson Plan for Toddlers
