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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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
5 Forest Walk Yoga Poses for Kids – Go on a Fun Nature Yoga Adventure!
Inside: forest yoga. My happy place is in the forest! There’s nothing like a stroll through the forest with the sun streaming through the trees, the sounds of the birds and little creatures, and the smell of the earth and flowers. There’s something magical about being … [Read more...] about 5 Forest Walk Yoga Poses for Kids – Go on a Fun Nature Yoga Adventure!
85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Why use yoga themes in your children’s yoga classes? I saw this question in a kids yoga online forum and thought it was a great question. You’ll find loads of yoga theme ideas on our website (for ages 2 to 8), and I take using themes for granted because that’s how I was taught … [Read more...] about 85 Fun and Engaging Yoga Themes for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Have Fun with these 5 Pet Yoga Poses for Kids
Pets + yoga = a winning combo, right? For beginners to yoga, why not make their first yoga experiences fun and easy by acting out their favorite pets through yoga poses? Pet yoga! Yoga postures were invented thousands of years ago by yogis mimicking the flora and fauna in … [Read more...] about Have Fun with these 5 Pet Yoga Poses for Kids
Earth Day Yoga
Every day is Earth Day! Each year on April 22nd, people from around the world come together to celebrate the annual event, Earth Day, to discuss, learn, and take action on ways to protect our planet. A great way to honor this special day is through reading earth-friendly … [Read more...] about Earth Day Yoga
Kids Yoga Stories Yearly Planner
Welcome to your Kids Yoga Stories Yearly Planner! This kids yoga planner is for primary school teachers, kids yoga teachers, parents, caregivers, health practitioners, and recreation staff looking for fun, simple ways to add yoga to their curriculum, classes, or home … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Stories Yearly Planner
Diwali for Kids: Yoga Poses to celebrate the Festival of Lights
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in India in late fall. For five days, people from around the world join in celebrating the Hindu New Year. This year, Diwali will be celebrated from November 3rd to 8th in India, but around the world, it will most likely be celebrated … [Read more...] about Diwali for Kids: Yoga Poses to celebrate the Festival of Lights
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 … [Read more...] about 10 Autumn Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Embrace the Teachings of Indigenous Peoples through Movement and Affirmations
Please welcome our guest writer today, Deirdre Drombolis, who works in Northern Canada in several First Nations schools. I had the pleasure of meeting Deirdre in our School Yoga Bootcamp this past summer. Together, we have been working on creating some Seven Grandfather Teachings … [Read more...] about Embrace the Teachings of Indigenous Peoples through Movement and Affirmations
5 Ocean Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
Being from Vancouver, Sydney, and Boston, we are definitely an ocean-loving family (and that includes ocean yoga poses too). I grew up near Vancouver, British Columbia, in a beachside town, and we spent our summers camping down the Northwest Coast. Some of my favorite childhood … [Read more...] about 5 Ocean Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
5 Cowboy and Cowgirl Partner Yoga Poses
We’ve recently discovered a local farm camp, and my daughter absolutely loves being with the animals all day! There’s something therapeutic about being able to sit with and pet animals all day long. Such a beautiful experience as a child. It reminds me of growing up on a … [Read more...] about 5 Cowboy and Cowgirl Partner Yoga Poses
5 Tropical Island Yoga Poses for Kids
What comes to mind when you think of a vacation to a tropical island? Whatever floats your boat when it comes to an island holiday, taking a pretend trip to an island through Tropical Island Yoga is great fun! GET 3 YOGA POSTERS HERE 5 Tropical Island Yoga Poses … [Read more...] about 5 Tropical Island Yoga Poses for Kids
Sports for Kids: Yoga Poses that Mimic Popular Youth Sports
It feels like we’re the only family who doesn’t do the early Saturday morning soccer practice! It’s a “thing” in our town, and apparently, all the parents show up on cool fall mornings with their coffees and lawn chairs to watch their kiddos run around the field. And if they … [Read more...] about Sports for Kids: Yoga Poses that Mimic Popular Youth Sports
Fishing for Kids: Learn about Fishing with these Five Yoga Poses
Do you have memories of fishing when you were young? I remember fondly going camping with my dad when I was probably about twelve years old. After we pitched our tents, we went out on a canoe to catch fish. The point was not actually to catch fish, but to bob in the water and … [Read more...] about Fishing for Kids: Learn about Fishing with these Five Yoga Poses
