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
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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