How to Try Giraffe Pose with Kids (Plus Fun Yoga Pose Variations)

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How to Try Giraffe Pose with Kids (Plus Fun Yoga Pose Variations)

Giraffe Pose combines two traditional yoga poses, Upward Salute and Standing Crescent. It fosters focus and balance, and strengthens abdominal muscles while increasing flexibility of the spine and shoulders, and expanding the chest.

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Grow: Musical Plant Life Cycle

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Grow: Musical Plant Life Cycle

Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. One way that children can learn about the circle of life is by investigating plants. Grab a yoga mat and a friend and sing and move along with Dan and Rachel to this original Yo Re Mi tune...

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Planting My Feet: How to Try Mindful Walking

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Planting My Feet: How to Try Mindful Walking

We all understand and appreciate the energy we receive from the sun and the vital role it plays in our health. But what about the energy we receive from the earth?

Our bodies are designed for walking and evolved to support our hunter-gatherer ancestors traveling several miles a day in search of food and shelter.

But as technology and modern lifestyle invite us to become more sedentary, our health is suffering. It is more beneficial to incorporate movement throughout the day than to exercise for 30 minutes at the gym. Additionally, our connection to the earth allows us to feel secure and grounded while reducing stress.

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