My family would recount this true Christmas Story about me for years. I was teased about it to the point where I never wanted to hear it again. So I laughed to myself when I decided to use it as a theme in yoga class with the kids this week. True stories can help you connect with kids and give you a theme for your yoga class. like this one where kids learn to calm themselves when they are over-excited.
Don’t Get Stuck in the Valley Teaching Kids Yoga
November 9, 2011 By 9 Comments
For me, being a teacher is a lot like climbing the Himalayas. There are many peaks and valleys on the path. I had a choice to make, either go forward or go back, but I couldn’t live in the valley.
Blog Party: Free Healthy Halloween Yoga Treats
October 26, 2011 By 8 Comments
Free Kids Yoga Activities for Halloween Young Yoga Masters is celebrating this October with free treats! Our Four Year Blog-iversary passed and Halloween is just around the corner. To thank you for staying connected we’ve got a free treat and Halloween fun for you and the children celebrating with you. Lets make this Halloween a [...]
5 Tips from Principals for Yoga in Schools
September 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
These 5 Tips about Yoga in Schools come from talking with Principals from all over the world at the International Principals Conference.
5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Kids Yoga Class
July 21, 2011 By 5 Comments
Here in Toronto, Canada there is an “Extreme Heat Advisory” today. The kids were tired after each exercise, a bunch of chilren kept saying they didn’t want to do yoga. When I asked them why, they said, “We’re tired.” in that monotone drawn out way that kids do.
This calls for a change of plans. Here are 5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Kids Yoga Class.
Music and Kids Yoga Summer Camps
July 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
These activities from the Master’s Play Book may become your kids favorites. Plus this yoga music album is playing over and over on my stereo, find out which one.
Exploring Kids Brains On Yoga
May 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A look at scientific research shows Exploring helps children develop healthy brains. These three exploring activities are fun for kids yoga classes and make brains better.
Kids’ Brains On Yoga
April 3, 2011 By 4 Comments
Psychologists, doctors and neuroscientists have discovered when children are not engaged with good learning activities, especially in their earliest years, brain development suffers. While adults might damage their brains by what they do, such as using drugs and intoxicants, kids’ brains can be damaged by what they don’t do. It turns out talking, moving, and playing are all vital activities that help develop kids’ brains.
Teaching Yoga to Teenage Boys in Denmark
March 23, 2011 By 3 Comments
Question from Reader in Denmark: Could you give me some good advice for teaching yoga to boys (age 13 – 15) on a European Football team? Aruna answers on the Young Yoga Masters blog today.
