Sitting With Kids Through Hard Feelings
About Yoga On the rare occasions that I find myself alone in my car for more than a few minutes, I’ve been listening to Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. Turns out Dr. Becky’s journey through training to be a family therapist is...
The Benefits of Trapeze Yoga for Teens: Physical Fitness and Emotional Wellbeing
About Yoga All you have to do is look at a quick yoga trapeze video (or watch the aerial silks at a Cirque du Soleil show) to understand that aerial yoga is inherently fun. Tweens and teens are drawn to the trapeze...
Scarf Play with Toddlers & Preschoolers
Family Yoga Scarves are one of the props we introduce first in a kids yoga class, and that’s not an accident. They’re bright, easy to work with, and children intuitively know what to do with them. Without any adult...
Yoga for Youth Athletes: Supporting Physical and Mental Well-being
About Yoga Youth athletes face unique challenges as they strive to improve their performance and navigate the pressures of competition, even at young ages. While many athletes focus solely on their sport-specific training,...
The Benefits of Loving-Kindness Meditation for Children’s Social and Emotional Development
About Yoga Loving-kindness meditation, also known as metta meditation, focuses on cultivating feelings of love, kindness, and compassion towards oneself and others. While it is commonly practiced by adults, recent research has...
Yoga as a Family Activity: Strengthening Bonds and Improving Communication
About Yoga Something I have noticed over almost ten tears as a mother and a lifetime of living as a member of a family is most points of friction involve a breakdown in connection or communication. Any family or...
Myths About Teaching Yoga to Children: Separating Fact from Fiction
About Yoga Teaching yoga to children can be a very rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions that can prevent people from pursuing this path or limit the...
Yoga and Environmental Stewardship: Fostering a Connection with Nature in Children
About Yoga Yoga can be a powerful tool for fostering a connection with nature, environmental awareness, and commitment to sustainability in children. This is because yoga encourages mindfulness and presence, allowing children to...