Here at Mini Me Yoga HQ in the UK, we are starting to say goodbye to autumn. The nights are growing longer and darker and the weather is turning bitterly cold. Let’s have some fun with a magical adventure, whilst the last of the autumn leaves fall!   There is so much fun to have with the falling leaves. Collect a few that are crisp and dry. You can use them as sails to go on your adventure across the seas! Hold the leaf up to your mouth, ready to set sail… But first! Imagine you are on a ship… Where are you going? What animals will you see? Are there a ..read more

  As we head into November, take a walk in nature and notice all the different trees that might be changing. From browns and golds, to oranges and reds, Mother Nature provides us with a spectacular array of colour. For this month’s activity, collect the leaves that have fallen from the trees You can choose just one, or maybe more Take them home and draw the shape on the leaf whilst breathing in and out Look at the colours of the leaf… Write them down or colour in your drawing Taking time to observe something natural, it’s colours, textures and shapes, is a wonderful w ..read more

As autumn starts, we begin to see the leaves fall from the trees, the colours change from greens to browns and golds, the nights draw in, and we start to prepare for celebrations such as Halloween. This month’s game is a chance to practice your magick as a wizard or witch Find a pencil or chop stick to turn into your magical wand Turn on the music and everyone can dance When you wave your wand over your yoga cards, say the magical word “Abracadabra!” Wave your wand over the cards and magically select a card Next, turn the music off… Wave your wand again and turn everyone into whatever you sel ..read more

This is a great technique to use when you’re are feeling sad or disappointed. Maybe something hasn’t quite gone to plan, or something special to you has been lost or broken. Sometimes we can’t fix things or make things better, but we can always take a deep breath in and sigh it out. Give it a try Is there something that might be making you feel sad or disappointed? If so, hold it in your mind. Take a deep breath in through your nose. When you’re ready, make a loud sigh out through your mouth, dropping your chest and shoulders as you release the breath fully. Repeat th ..read more

Our belly breathing is the very best game to play for both children and adults as we return to school! Take a toy Place it onto the belly Take a big breath in, as the air fills your belly it will get bigger Then as your breathe out, the air leaves the belly and it will get smaller Repeat this as many times as you like Belly breathing is calming, it can be done at anytime and everyone can do it!! Or why not try our giggle breath card?! Take a deep breath in As you breathe out… Giggle!! Laughing is also a wonderful way to release any worry or stress   The post Breathe and Giggle ..read more

  We know that many children benefit from having a consistent daily routine, which can sometimes be hard to keep up during the school holidays. Bring back some structure into your child’s day with these 3 simple tools to increase happiness and fun! 1. Start your day with an Om- send out love and positive thoughts; send them to yourself, everyone around you, and then anywhere you choose! 2. Afternoon energy boost- put on your favourite song and move your body, get rid of tension and feel more energised! 3. Bedtime yoga flow- choose your favourite poses and creat ..read more

Here at Mini Me Yoga HQ in London, we are getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The flags are up, party preparations are well underway, and JOY is in the air! What better way to celebrate like a KING or QUEEN, than with a royal yoga pose! King Dancer Pose, or ‘Natarajasana’ in Sankskit, provides a whole body stretch, strengthens the core, and promotes mind and body awareness. Make it more fun by placing a crown on your head (you can use a paper crown or just imagine) before practicing the pose! Take a deep breath and celebrate your ROYALTY! Find King Dancer Pose in our CPD ..read more

It’s that time of year when the Easter bunny comes out to play and we get to play our old favourite… Easter Yoga Egg Hunt! We can play this indoors or outdoors. Simply make large egg shapes from card, and ask the children to decorate them – make them quite large, about A4 size. If you don’t have time to make the cards, then simply hide the cards and imagine they are eggs. Blu tack or stick the yoga poses to the egg. Make a list of the poses that you have hidden, and if the children are old enough, give them a tick sheet to tick the poses off when they find them and where they were hidden. The ..read more

It’s summertime, a chance to explore. Get your parents/guardians ready for an adventure! Collect your tree card from your yoga pack Walk to the nearest tree When you get to the tree do the tree pose Why not take a photo of you in front on the tree, doing the tree pose with your tree card? Take a note of what type of tree it is What leaves does it have? Does it keep its leaves all year? Can you hug the tree? What does a tree do? How does it help our world? Now walk to the next tree, do your tree pose and note what type of tree this is, what leaves it has etc. Do this as many times as you like ..read more

Yoga brings countless benefits to children and adults alike. Not only does it help us to become stronger and more flexible, but it gives us tools to manage our mental health and wellbeing. Why should there be a minimum age limit on that? If you’ve reached a similar conclusion and want to bring kids yoga into your home or classroom, you might worry you need a fancy qualification to know how to teach children yoga. Fortunately, no matter where you are today, you can get started in some form. Yoga is for everyone, and guess what? You’ve been doing it your entire life! If you can breathe, you’ve a ..read more