Why are we so anxious? Anxiety is a familiar companion to many of us, and understandably so. We’re constantly inundated with messages urging us to do more, achieve more, earn more, and consume more—mixed with warnings about the dire state of the world. To be sure, activity, achievement, resource development, and even consumption and concern over the world’s problems are necessary and valuable, but only when balanced with rest, play, restoration, and reflection. While we also hear a lot of messages these days promoting “self-care,” this can often feel like just another thing to add to the to-do ..read more

Inspiring Kids to Move is a 2-hour workshop developed by Imagination Yoga for teachers, parents, and others who work with children. No previous yoga experience is necessary. We’ll present simple, age-appropriate ways to use yoga to not only get kids moving but also help them tap into their innate calm, concentration, and kindness. While the tools presented are geared toward children aged 2–12, they can be adapted to suit any age.   How can kids benefit from yoga? Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to provide a host of physical and mental health benefits for children, including improveme ..read more