If you’re a registered yoga teacher you’re probably required to take continuing education courses. Today I let you in on my experience of a training that is like no other I have taken. One I recommend for continuing education in yoga for youth.
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.
Getting Yoga in Schools is a Problem
August 7, 2011 By 12 Comments
Have you ever noticed how every problem is also an opportunity?
In this blog post I look at the problem of getting yoga into schools and getting ready to talk to 2,000 School Principals at the International Principals Convention in Toronto this month.
Tell Me What You Think! I’d love to get your feedback if you’ve ever talked to a school principal. Please share your experience by filling out this quick 4 question survey. You could help get more yoga into schools by sharing what you know. Thanks to everyone for your support.
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.
What Kids Silently Worry About
July 6, 2011 By 3 Comments
I found this drawing by a student who was probably about eight when she drew it. She’s well into high school by now. It’s a picture of her “Worry Tree.” During relaxation we imagined a big tree where we put all our worries before we enter into our relaxation garden. She’s got a long list of worries. It may surprise you to see the kind of things that worry this kid.
8 Helpful Hints for Kids Yoga Teachers During the Summer
June 25, 2011 By 11 Comments
Suddenly summer is here! For most yoga teachers classes slow down. But if want to keep busy try these 8 Helpful Hints for Kids Yoga Teachers During the Summer.
Be Clear on What You Want in Kids Yoga Training
June 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
Before you invest in kids yoga training, do you know what you want to get out of it? This guest post is by Bekah Starr of Sproutin’ Yoga. She explains why she registered for our training this weekend even though she’s been teaching kids for five years. She also gives you two new classroom management tips and shares the challenges she still experiences as a teacher (and she’s not alone!).
Important Classroom Management Tip
June 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
Classroom management doesn’t have to be stressful. Today’s tip is about what happened when a child in yoga class flat out says “No!” to your directions. What would you do?
