My London-born parents were just visiting for a couple of weeks. My mom kept us updated with the news of the Royal Baby. Even though she left her birthplace forty years ago, she still has a deep connection to the British culture. Then, she sent me this article about the … [Read more...] about England Yoga for Kids
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A trip to Bali, “Island of the Gods”
This post is part of our "Bali" focus of the month at Kids Yoga Stories. Each month, we alternate between a country and a yoga principle (yama/niyama). I'm honored to introduce you to Katy Paterson, who is a travel and lifestyle writer currently living in Singapore with her … [Read more...] about A trip to Bali, “Island of the Gods”
Your Kids Yoga Story for Summer: Luke’s Beach Day
Enjoy the healthy benefits of yoga with this new kids yoga story by Kids Yoga Stories. Enjoy the book with your children this summer. I'm thrilled to bits to invite you on the Luke's Beach Day virtual book launch in June and July 2013. You know those transitional moments when … [Read more...] about Your Kids Yoga Story for Summer: Luke’s Beach Day
Why Do You Love Teaching Yoga to Children?
This “passion” post is part of our monthly theme at Kids Yoga Stories. I have been reflecting on the love of teaching yoga to children. Our family is creating a yoga practice together, making it up as we go along. At home. In the park. At the airport. Wherever we go, there's … [Read more...] about Why Do You Love Teaching Yoga to Children?
20 Reasons to Love Teaching Kids Yoga
This “passion” post is part of our monthly theme at Kids Yoga Stories. I asked Carolyn Clarke, a kids yoga teacher and author of Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids, about her passion for teaching kids yoga. What I love about teaching kids … [Read more...] about 20 Reasons to Love Teaching Kids Yoga
Music and Movement Earth Day Giveaway
Music and Movement Earth Day Giveaway by Daria Music and Kids Yoga Stories 1-Earth Day CD from Daria Music and 1-Sophia's Jungle Adventure storybook from Kids Yoga Stories Winner selected on Friday, April 19th, 2013 Congratulations to the Winner - Lisa G, a Grade 2 Teacher, who … [Read more...] about Music and Movement Earth Day Giveaway
Bring the United Kingdom to you
This month, I had fun with the monthly theme of the United Kingdom. Learning about the United Kingdom with your children I have fond memories of staying with our grandparents in the south of England and visiting other relatives. Also, traveling to different places, I find myself … [Read more...] about Bring the United Kingdom to you
London Yoga
I’m excited to introduce our guest this month, Nicola Preskett. She is a primary school teacher, children’s yoga teacher and children’s author from London, England. Nicola’s first book, Hudson and Me, will be released in April and features the adventures of her small and cheeky … [Read more...] about London Yoga
Zoo Yoga
Kim and Amanda, two teachers/moms, from The Educators' Spin On It asked me to write an article about how to incorporate yoga into our daily lives. As busy parents, we look to spend quality time with our children that involves something fun, active, and … [Read more...] about Zoo Yoga
Sun Salute around SouthWest USA
My family and I had a six week Sabbatical traveling around the South West part of USA last year in rental RVs. We focused on visiting the National Parks in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. What a breathtaking part of United States. I highly recommend adding … [Read more...] about Sun Salute around SouthWest USA
12 Practices of Gratitude
This month, I focused on Gratitude. In his book, The Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes five Yamas as personal disciplines to becoming a responsible, productive, and happy person. One of the Yamas is Aparigraha, which is translated as "greedlessness" or only possessing … [Read more...] about 12 Practices of Gratitude
The Practice of Ahimsa: 15 Acts of Kindness
Last month at Kids Yoga Stories, I focused on Ahimsa (~Kindness). Ahimsa is one of the behavioral disciplines (Yamas) along the path of yoga. Ahimsa can be translated as "Non-Violence", or Kindness to ourselves, others, and the environment. Practice Ahimsa - 15 ways that you … [Read more...] about The Practice of Ahimsa: 15 Acts of Kindness
12 Children’s Books About Australia
Over the years I have collected a number of children's books about Australia from being a Kindergarten teacher in Sydney and gifts from relatives. The list includes a mix of new and classic books from Australia. Do you have any other recommendations for books about Australia? We … [Read more...] about 12 Children’s Books About Australia
Jungle Yoga Book Ideas
Sophia’s Jungle Adventure was based on my own travels to Costa Rica. I spent a day hiking to the waterfalls near Volcano Arenal. In the jungle yoga story, Sophia and her family act out what they see and hear on their own hike. As they follow along with Sophia, readers fly like a … [Read more...] about Jungle Yoga Book Ideas
