Oh, Canada! Though I left my birthplace of Canada over twenty years ago, the country is still my home. I miss the British Columbian forests, animals, camping, culture, and hiking. To ensure that our daughter grows up knowing about her heritage, we have lots of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Canada Day with Kids Yoga
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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
6 Antarctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
“Penguins, seals, and whales” was the response when I asked our Australian friend about which animals he saw on his recent trip to Antarctica. My husband has always talked about going to Antarctica, so he was very envious when we found out his best buddy had taken a month-long … [Read more...] about 6 Antarctic Animals Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
Australia Day is coming up (January 26th), and we’re busy preparing for our local Australia Day party! We’re teaming up with a few other Australian families who are also living here in New England and celebrating an expat Aussie Day. We’ll be having shrimp, sausages, and meat … [Read more...] about Australia for Kids: Learn about Australia through Yoga Poses for Kids
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)
10 Children’s Books about Love and Friendship
This month's focus at Kids Yoga Stories is on Self-Esteem. I believe that feeling confident is linked with having love and meaningful friendships in our lives. A great way to talk to children about these topics is through reading a book together, and using the story as a … [Read more...] about 10 Children’s Books about Love and Friendship
Celebrating Elizabeth and the Magnolia Fairy!
Kids Yoga Stories Celebrates Yoga Book “Elizabeth and the Magnolia Fairy” Winning a Prestigious Family Choice Award Kids Yoga Stories is a Boston-based company working to encourage kids to explore yoga in a fun and carefree way, through a series of kids yoga books and other … [Read more...] about Celebrating Elizabeth and the Magnolia Fairy!
5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
It’s no secret that young children love animals. And my daughter is no exception. My husband and I have been taking her to visit the zoo since she was only a couple of months old. Over time, she learned to act out the animals through zoo yoga poses for kids before she could … [Read more...] about 5 Zoo Yoga Poses for Kids (+ Printable Poster)
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 Garden Yoga Poses Using a Chair
Welcome to our chair yoga ideas for kids series - this month we feature five garden yoga poses! With my daughter in kindergarten, I am reminded again about being a primary school teacher and the importance of integrating movement into the students’ learning experiences. I’m … [Read more...] about 5 Garden Yoga Poses Using a Chair
What Yoga with Children Really Looks Like at Home
I'm excited to introduce our guest writer, Olga Mecking, who writes about her experience practicing yoga with her children. She shares what it really looks like when you practice yoga at home with your children. Olga is a Polish woman living in the Netherlands with her German … [Read more...] about What Yoga with Children Really Looks Like at Home
Best of 2014: Yoga Poses for Kids
Yoga literally means “union” in Sanskrit. Originating in India, yoga is the union of mind, body, and spirit. People around the world practice it for relaxation and health. It’s a lifestyle that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, character education, … [Read more...] about Best of 2014: Yoga Poses for Kids
6 Ways to Ease Stress of School Transition
I'm honored to present our guest writer, Katie Rose, who is my teacher, mentor and dear friend. She was the Director of Jivamukti Yoga Sydney and is a mom to three gorgeous boys. Katie also wrote the Foreword for Anna and her Rainbow-Colored Yoga Mats. She shares her insights … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Ease Stress of School Transition
Kids Yoga Book Review and Giveaway
Introducing the Kids Yoga Book Review and Giveaway by Kids Yoga Stories and ChildLight Yoga At the end of the post, enter the contest via the Rafflecopter online giveaway tool. This is week #10 in our 10-Week Kids Yoga Resources Reviews and Giveaways. Join us next week for the … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Book Review and Giveaway
Creative Kids Yoga Book Review and Giveaway
Introducing the Creative Yoga for Children Book Review and Giveaway by Kids Yoga Stories Enter contest at bottom of the post via the Rafflecopter online giveaway tool. This is week #5 in our 10-Week Kids Yoga Resources Reviews and Giveaways. "Studies show that yoga improves … [Read more...] about Creative Kids Yoga Book Review and Giveaway
