Category: Yoga Teachers
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I don’t always want to practice Yoga with my Children
This might surprise you, especially coming from someone who talks about yoga together sooo much, but I don’t always want to practice yoga with my children. And sometimes… they don’t want to practice with me either. The other day, I rolled out my mat ready for my own practice. And like a moth to a…
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Why “Just Take a Deep Breath” Often Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Helps)
“Take a deep breath.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice we hear…. to support children and ourselves, told to anyone who looks overwhelmed, angry or having a tough time. And while it’s usually said with care, compassion, and good intention… it so often falls flat. You’ve probably seen it.You suggest a deep…
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The 3 Types of Games You Need to Play to Support Your Child’s Emotional Regulation
Helping kids navigate big emotions isn’t just about staying calm in the heat of the moment. True emotional regulation is a skill that’s built over time—before the meltdowns happen. And one of the most effective ways to teach these skills? Play. Inside Family Yoga Game Night, we use three key types of games to support…
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5 Things Yoga Has Taught Me About Emotional Regulation
5 Things Yoga Has Taught Me About Emotional Regulation Emotional regulation isn’t about controlling or suppressing emotions—it’s about learning to ride the waves, understanding what’s beneath them, and finding ways to support ourselves through them. Yoga has been one of my greatest teachers in this, not just on the mat but in everyday life. Here…
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3 Must Know Yoga and Mindfulness Games!
One of my favourite ways to practice yoga and mindfulness with my children and my students is with play. Sometimes we don’t need anything but ourselves for these practices but the games I am sharing today do need a little prep as props/materials are needed. Why Props Make Yoga Even More Fun for Kids Yoga…
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Why Do Kids React the Way They Do?
Let’s be honest—parenting has it’s challenges. You want to bring more calm to your home but sometimes it feels like everything is moving so fast and there just isn’t time for everything! Sound familiar? Our kids are right there with us in this fast-paced world, feeling all the big feelings without the tools to handle…
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How to Explain Yoga to Children: A Step-by-Step Practice for Parents and Teachers
Helping children understand yoga can be a wonderful way to share its rich history, philosophy, and practice in an accessible and engaging way. In this post I will share with you a fun way to start exploring what Yoga is with children in a Family Yoga Practice or as a kids yoga class with your…
Family Yoga with Natasha 