The rhythmic, mesmerizing, dynamic, playful and soothing qualities of music, are a natural partner to the movement, games, stories and relaxation that describes children’s yoga classes at all developmental levels. Music and rhyme can elicit such joy and promote parent/child bonding. Research has shown that music is important in forming vital brain connections that are… Read More
Archives for July 2016
CHILD’S POSE (BALASANA)
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a resting pose resembling the fetal position, usually used to return to normal calm breathing after more challenging yoga poses. In my kids’ yoga classes child’s pose becomes so much more than a quick rest! The children may turn into rocks, sloths, bugs, mice, seeds, benches, or babies, for example, as… Read More