Nature Discovery Hunt: Sight & Observe
Uncategorized What does a scavenger hunt have to do with yoga? Prathyahara is the practice of withdrawing from the senses. We think of food as that which we put into our mouths and chew in order to sustain ourselves. We eat in other...
The Kids Are Watching
Preschool Yoga One of the concerns that comes up the most in kids’ yoga classes, especially for Toddler and Little Family classes is: What if my child doesn’t participate? Spoiler alert: They won’t. Not every class,...
Incorporating Mindful Routines at Home for Elementary-Aged Children
Articles The transition to learning at home might bring up an array of emotions for school-aged children. Incorporating mindful exercises at home throughout the day can give children the tools they need to self-regulate their...
Breathe Like Water: A Guide to Ujjayi Breath
Articles When panic over the virus began to reach my mind a couple of weeks ago, my very first thought was: I can’t breathe deeply enough. Even while in otherwise perfect health, I was noticing my lungs simply could not be...
Yoga Props for Practicing with Kids at Home
Articles Suddenly, you’re practicing yoga at home with your children, and our teachers aren’t there with their stash of props. Curious about what you might want invest in? Below* are what we think are the most...
Chop Wood, Carry Water
Life There’s a zen koan that says, “Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” I’ve been thinking about that a lot over the past few weeks. At first it was the hand...
Structured Reflection for Unstructured Days
Articles Impromptu trips to the grocery store for baking goods (not for toilette paper!) to supply a tween baking night, parents and children sidewalk chalk coloring together, and the slow, steady, aimless meandering walks led...
Five Mindful Art Activities for Kids to Try at Home
Uncategorized When we sit down to plan a day of yoga camp, there are three activities we scaffold the day around: yoga class, outdoor free play, and art. During any choice time, our craft room is full of campers, especially when we...