Artificial intelligence (AI) tools exploded onto the scene in the last school year. From textbots like ChatGPT to image-generating platforms like Stable Diffusion, and the dozens of AI products marketed specifically to teachers… Some people feel afraid of AI thinking that it will one day take over the world or harm humans. I believe that we are just at the very beginning of it all and that we can use this technology to heal the earth, help humanity and reach the stars. Now we are slaves of technology. Hopefully, one day soon we will be wise enough and practised enough to use it as free peo ..read more

In the kaleidoscope of wellness, Rainbow Kids Yoga is not just a platform; it's a vibrant spectrum of healing that touches every hue of our existence. Mental health challenges are like stormy clouds that obscure our inner sunshine, but through the harmonious blend of movement, breath, and mindfulness, Rainbow Yoga practices emerges as a radiant promise of clarity and calmness.  In the dance of the chakras, we explore the colors of our emotions, unblocking energy channels and allowing healing light to flood our souls. This practice is not just about physical postures but a holistic appro ..read more

Movement, and therefore yoga, is essential for teenagers' fast-growing bodies. Through yoga, we can also help them make their own essential life skills such as self-esteem and confidence, inner and outer strength, attention and concentration, and heightened awareness of both themselves and others. No more songs and Yoga Journeys… but yoga can’t be boring!  For older children, fun is not enough, your yoga class also has to be COOL! What makes Yoga Cool?   1. YOU! Some people are cool because, with all of their imperfections, they are not ashamed to be themselves! They are proud to b ..read more

Practicing yoga offers many health benefits for us, but a hidden health benefit of yoga that is often overlooked is its impact on our eye health. In a recent study, researchers found that eye yoga and mind-body relaxation techniques can significantly improve visual acuity non-pharmacologically. This has become a viable, non-medical alternative to treating symptoms of digital eye strain and maintaining healthy visual acuity. Why is this important? For kids in particular, the pull of digital screens for leisure, entertainment, and educational purposes has led to significantly increasi ..read more

In Praise Of Not Listening It is challenging when our kids or students don’t listen to us… How easy life as a parent or a teacher would be if every child would graciously simply do what they are told? But kids often don’t listen, especially if they don’t like what you have to say or if what you are saying is boring or irrelevant to their unique worlds. And why should they?  Do you attentively listen to everything that everyone says or whatever is asked of you? You might nod and say “yes, yes…” but you will only absorb or put into action what you deem meaningful or important. We value obed ..read more

Yoga and mindfulness are wonderful and well-tested tools to help young people, from toddlers to teens, improve their physical and mental abilities and increase their feeling of well-being. These can assist them in improving performance in all walks of life.  Incorporating yoga into a child's life can bring numerous benefits that extend beyond physical health. It can enhance their overall well-being, and performance in various activities, increase their abilities to succeed at school and exams, enhance emotional resilience, and social connections, and contribute to creating a more peaceful ..read more

I’m pretty sure you have coloured a Mandala before as it gained a lot of popularity in the last 2 decades. So must know how absorbing and calming this practice can be! Mandalas are sacred geometrical images that have the power to focus and elevate our minds. As we draw or paint or even just gaze at a Mandala, without thinking about it or intending it to happen, we can come into a state of meditation. Children love to draw and paint with colours, and drawing or colouring Mandalas is one of the best ways to make this favourite past-time into a yogic practice – into a meditation. The source of ..read more

Sun Salutation – Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit – is the traditional yogic way to warm up. Almost every joint and major muscle group participates in these movements.  They are called Sun Salutations because they used to be a form of prayer to the sun; the sun believed to be the source of health and vigor, gave its blessing back to his devotees through the many benefits of this practice.   In kids' yoga classes, we try to take the religious element out of yoga and therefore we call it The Sun Dance instead of Sun Salutation… besides, dance is way more fun than a salutation!   ..read more

It is not easy to explain to children what is relaxation… maybe because we don’t do it often enough or because our grownup role models are such stress balls.  Here are a couple of easy ways to truly feel the difference between just lying down, and finally relaxing your body for real. Enjoy!   1. Spaghetti Test Have you ever seen uncooked spaghetti? It is very stiff and inflexible. But what happens if you cook it? That’s right, it becomes soft and flexible. If you lift it, it will move in any direction you want it to. And that’s what you want your legs and arms to be able to do when ..read more

Banner image by Cathy Fitz Photography We would like to feature one of our students, Liz Hut, teaching yoga in Cambodia.   Liz is a student in our Level 2, Rainbow Kids Yoga Online training and submitted this class as one of her teaching assignments in the course. We are very proud of her! We want you to watch it because we want you to see how you and us and anyone that shares yoga with the next generation can effect a real change on young hearts and from there on the whole world - Yes! The whole world! All it takes is planting a seed and before we know it people and the world are trans ..read more