From Certified YogaKids Teacher Melissa McDonough,  this Visual Vignette is a perfect addition to any dragon-themed class. Don't forget the inclusion of the YogaKIds Dragon Breath Pose -- a child-friendly variation of Kapalabhati that tones the abdominal muscles and energizes the entire body. Dragon Craft Instructions Begin with toilet paper ...
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A Visual Vignette classroom idea for integrating important Earth science from YogaKids Apprentice Rebecca Lizotte: Stand in Mountain Pose with the Earth (a print out, globe, or ball) in the center of the group. Imagine your climbing a gigantic ladder up to the cloud into the stratosphere. (Ladder to the ...
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When I started the YogaKids training, my two sons were two and four; I was knee-deep in diapers, temper tantrums, and playgroups. I would often sit, buried in piles of brightly colored plastic toys and wonder if I would survive the toddler years. Days would pass slowly, filled with an ...
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Spring is such a magical time... and here in the Magical Garden, we LOVE IT so much! The weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom. It's a time for bunnies, butterflies, and flying kites. Join us in celebrating spring with some of our favorite YogaKids poses! Reach for the ...
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Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) was developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson, and is a technique in tensing and relaxing the muscles. This technique leads to an increase in relaxation throughout the entire body, essentially, physical tension melts, which in turn relaxes the mind and emotions. YogaKids creator Marsha Wenig developed the ...
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Yoga benefits our students physically, mentally, and emotionally, but yoga for learning language? Let’s explore how yoga promotes language acquisition in English Learners. English Learners (ELs) are people whose native language is one other than English. They are learning the culture of a new country, academic language in school, and ...
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What better way to celebrate the spring season than with a fun-filled YogaKids spring-themed lesson plan? Perfect to use in the home, studio or classroom, this FREE class plan includes a spring craft, a We All Win yoga game, an original yoga flow, poses perfect for the season, and much ...
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When my son was 3, he was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Not long after the diagnosis he had a meltdown over a Sponge Bob ice cream cone at a local zoo. Despite my efforts to entice him into a non-dairy treat, he insisted on the ice cream, and as ...
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At a small amusement park along the Jersey shore, waiting with my kids for a turn on the ride, my eyes and ears were drawn to one particular child. High excitement could be felt from the kids in line anticipating glimpses of the ocean, onlookers, and sand sailing by as ...
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I recently saw an interview on TV of a new mom with her baby. The reporter asked her what she wanted for her child.  “I just want her to be happy,” replied the mom, an answer that probably most of us would give. As new parents we give our baby ...
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Our fourth chakra is the heart chakra. A healthy heart chakra is defined by one's ability to experience compassion, love, generosity, and kindness. Help kids open up their heart chakras with these YogaKids poses! Bubble Fish: Lie on your back with your arms at your sides. Bring the bottoms of ...
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This is a great cooperative game to play with friends! Get into a wide circle and have everyone get into alternating poses of Child's Pose (rock), Tree, and Bridge. Then, one person gets up and goes around the circle stepping over the rock, walking around the tree ,and through or ...
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