What are Easter Yoga Poses for Kids? Easter Yoga Poses are any poses you can use imagination and story telling to weave themes of Easter and Spring into a children's yoga class.  Let's explore some Eastern yoga poses for children and tie in these themes. Read on to play along! Easter Yoga Poses for Kids Yoga Poses are a great way for children to express different energies and embody them, too. This is also true for embodying animals. Are they hiding, running away, snuggling, nesting, hopping? Do they feel afraid? Happy? Excited? Hungry? Enacting these emotions and animal traits help chil ..read more

The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Yoga for Kids   Introduction: As a seasoned educator, yoga instructor, and mother of three, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact of yoga and mindfulness on children's mental and physical health. Over the past 12 years, I've dedicated myself to sharing these transformative practices with young learners, drawing from my extensive experience in kids' yoga and education. In this blog, we'll explore the myriad benefits of yoga for children, both in terms of their mental well-being and physical health. What is Yoga and Its Benefits for Kids: Yo ..read more

When and where is the Foundations of Children's Yoga Training? September 21-22 10:00-6:00 Yoga Mandali, Saratoga Springs, NY Who is this training for? We have people from all sorts of occupations and backgrounds attend our Kids Yoga Teacher Trainings. We work with those looking to empower children with tools to form lifelong healthy habits. Attendees have varying experiences with yoga and mindfulness–no prerequisites required! (Though a personal mindfulness or yoga practice is highly recommended.) Educators (teachers, school staff, admin, PTA) Home-schoolers Parents, Grandparents, Caretaker ..read more

List of Yoga Asanas for Kids Introducing yoga to kids can be a fun and rewarding experience. Incorporating yoga poses into their routine can promote physical health and mental well-being. Here's a list of kid-friendly yoga poses to get your little ones moving and mindful: Ardha Padmasana or Half-Lotus Pose  How to Practice Ardha Padmasana Yoga Asanas for Kids? Encourage kids to sit comfortably, cross one leg over the other, and find their balance. Guide them to maintain a straight spine and take deep breaths. Benefits of Ardha Padmasana Yoga Pose for Kids Improves focus and concentratio ..read more

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Kids Yoga Poses: Flower Pose *please consider making a purchase from my shop to keep the blog ad-free Flower pose is a crowd pleaser when working with children. While it requires core strength and balance, learners can practice safely with a few safety tips. Safety Tips for Flower Pose Children might roll all the way back when they balance on their bottoms. Therefore, making sure there is nothing behind them is key. If the children are on a yoga mat, bring them to the front of the mat and make sure the back of the mat has no furniture or other things they can bump into   How to d ..read more

  User Research feedback loops can improve your classes, courses, and content and create a bridge to new business. #kidsyogabusinesstips #businessmentorship #kidsyogapreneur #userresearch With ten years of experience creating student programs, professional development, teacher training, and learning materials in the kid’s yoga and mindfulness industry, I’d like to share some wisdom. Positive feedback, woohoo!  Anyone working in our industry knows we tend to get lots of positive feedback. We get text messages, website reviews, phone calls, thank you cards, and more. It is lovely to r ..read more

Kid's Yoga Teacher Training - in-person and virtual options Learn about all teacher training opportunities at this link Ready to learn to teach the foundations of children's yoga? Do you love to work with children? Do you practice yoga or mindfulness? Are you ready for a meaningful next step? Join Lara this summer for the virtual class - taking place on zoom.  When and Where? July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 2023 3:30-7:30 Eastern Want to study in person? The next in-person training is: July 15 - 16, 2023 from 10-6 EST ? ? Yoga Mandali, Saratoga Springs To find the course on ..read more

Passover and Kids Yoga What is Passover? *please consider making a purchase from our shop to keep this site ad free Passover is English for the Hebrew word Pesaḥ or Pesach. A History: Passover is a holiday commemorating the Jews escape from slavery in Egypt. According to the old testament, there were 10 plagues, a series of increasingly horrific plights that G-D afflicted on the Egyptians to convince their Pharaoh to free the Jews from slavery. The plagues culminated in the death of the first born, for which is Jews were "passed over." The Pharaoh refused to free the ..read more

8 Favorite Kids yoga poses with benefits and instructions  Please consider making a purchase from our shop to keep the site ad free   Cobra Pose (Snake Pose) Lie on your tummy with legs stretched out behind you. Place your palms on the ground beside your ribs. Make your legs long and strong as you press the tops of your feet down into the floor. Press down into your palms as you lengthen your heart forward. Gently lift your head, chest, and shoulders off the ground. Take a few deep breaths and then relax. Try it again, this time move like a snake. Option to make snack sounds. U ..read more