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Our Family's First "Back to School" Season: Three Tips for a Mindful Transition
In what feels like a huge mommy milestone, my oldest son will be starting PreK this fall. With that comes a lot of firsts - first backpack, first lunchbox, first classroom...and perhaps the first time he will not be the center of attention.
How to Guide Kids into Relaxation with Savasana
Being still is not as easy as we might think and this pose takes a lot of practice. Even if this pose is a struggle at the beginning, we can still receive tons of benefits including a calm mind, stress relief, physical relaxation and reduction in headaches, fatigue and insomnia.
Yo Re Mi Children's Yoga Teacher Training (RECAP)
A huge thank you to all the wonderful folks who completed our 30-hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training last weekend! The days were full of adventure, collaboration and ridiculous fun.
There were several moments that had me laughing so hard I cried. As a facilitator, it was a gift to be reminded of the wonderful physical, spiritual and emotional effects of joyful play.
Migration: Bravery, Possibility and the Quest for Freedom
Why do we go somewhere? Why do we take journeys? What are we seeking? What are we leaving behind? These are all questions we will be asking this month as we begin our summer theme of Stories and Quests. It feels like a timely exploration as we face an immigration crisis in our country that is affecting thousands of children and their families.
How Relaxing in Child's Pose Benefits Children and Grownups
As we continue our exploration of transformation this month, we have found ourselves often resting in child's pose, imagining we are eggs about to hatch into tadpoles, caterpillars or birds. It has been a great reminder that stillness can be full of powerful potential.
In both adult and children's yoga classes, child's pose provides a home base, a place to return to in between vigorous sequences and a perfect spot to connect to our breathing.