“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or on thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the… Read More
Archives for August 2015
Meditation Jars
Mind Jars Also known as Calm Down Jars or Mind Jars, stand in various glittering colors on the counter in my nurses’ office. When children feel upset, or have minor physical complaints, they choose a mind jar. I tell them to imagine that their head is swirling with emotions or worries, then have them shake up… Read More
Book of the Month- September
Asked for in my children’s yoga classes, by all ages, again and again: I was drawn to the wacky, remarkable illustration on the cover of this children’s book when I was in a bookstore in Arizona, and pictured my students creating a “coyote” pose with grins of joy on their faces, chanting “Yippee-O-Ki-Yee”. This… Read More
Butterfly Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Butterflies (Mariposa in Spanish, and Titali in Sanskrit) Butterflies go through a metamorphosis, transforming from an egg to a butterfly in a remarkable series of changes. This metamorphosis can correspond to a child developing into an adult, thus the inspiration for butterfly pose. In children’s yoga, the transformation occurs as a child gains strength, confidence… Read More
Butterfly Craft
Making butterflies (mariposas), naturally, is my first craft blog post. My grand daughter and I created many of these cute butterflies last summer, and they quickly disappeared to all her friends. I have one left to show you. The steps involved are a little tricky, so you may need help if you are under 7-8… Read More