“Yoga meets children where they are (developmentally and in the moment), acknowledging that each child is unique and perfect the way they are.” (baby & toddler Yoga Teacher Training, Instructor Manualby Jennifer Mueller and Rebecca Gitter, Childlight Yoga, LLC 2016. P 9.) Super Yogi Infant yoga is recommended for babies 6 – 8… Read More
Simple Strategies for Coping with Children’s Fears
“I don’t want to go to school.” “I will only go to ballet if you stay.” This time of year, as school approaches, brings to mind the excitement of seeing friends, meeting new teachers and starting new activities. Yet for some kids, of any age, starting school brings up fears and anxieties, causing difficult transitions… Read More
Pooh’s Wise Message
“Piglet?” said Pooh. “Yes Pooh?” said Piglet. “Do you ever have days when everything feels… Not Very Okay At All? And sometimes you don’t even know why you feel Not Very Okay At All, you just know that you do.” Piglet nodded his head sagely. “Oh yes,” said Piglet. “I definitely have those days.” “Really?”… Read More
5 BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AND ALL AGES!)
BE PRESENT, HAVE COURAGE, BE YOURSELF, HAVE FUN, BREATHE 1. Down by the Cool of the Pool is the perfect book to read during the hot, muggy weather of midsummer. Tony Mitton has authored this amusing, lively book in rhyme and repetition, making it fun to read and listen to. The story focuses on dancing animals… Read More
Incorporating the 5 Elements into a Preteen Yoga Practice
The 5 elements, EARTH, WATER, FIRE, AIR AND ETHER (SPACE), are found in all aspects of life and in all things. Our connection to these elements becomes evident as we deepen our individual yoga practice. We learn more about ourselves, find balance, strength and better health. These are goals that preteen girls are beginning to become aware… Read More
Connect with Partner Poses
Lizard on a Rock, Double Dog, Double Plank, Shoulder Stand on Bridge Pose – are only a few partner poses that are integrated into my children’s yoga classes. Partner poses necessitate connection and teamwork, challenge strength and stability, and guarantee laughter regardless of the outcome. Children are born with the need and desire to… Read More
BABY YOGA?
I just walked out of my Baby Yoga and Play class with such a sense of wonder and reward. Parents connecting to each other and bonding with their little ones. Babies noticing each other and smiling in response to physical activity, playfulness and music. Yoga supports physical, neurological and emotional development beginning in infancy. Yoga classes… Read More
YOGA CAMP – DAY 1 – MANDALAS
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS YOGA CAMP – DAY 1 – MANDALAS Sharing this week-long yoga camp with 5 very thoughtful, creative, fun preteens was an amazing experience for all of us; making friends, learning about each other through yoga, related activities and crafts, and learning to breathe, to relax and focus. My intention for the week was… Read More
2 Kinds of Bracelets
Yoga and Art: Creating 2 Kinds of Bracelets. Sound interesting? Let’s look at a day in my Yoga and Art summer camp for preteen girls. Following a short mindful practice, sun salutations, group discussions, partner poses, and an active pose sequence, our focus turns to art. Today we will be creating 2 kinds of bracelets:… Read More
BOOK of the MONTH – MAY/JUNE
“It wasn’t my fault” is a cry often argued by children. It is also the name of a hilarious and entertaining picture book by Helen Lester, It Wasn’t My Fault, that ultimately teaches children about responsibility. An exciting and cleverly illustrated story offers an opportunity for mindfulness in my pre-K and K yoga classes, when… Read More
