Tag: conscious parenting
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Why 15 Minutes of Yoga Could Transform Your Family’s Day—And How to Get Started
If you’ve ever thought about practicing yoga with your kids but felt unsure where to begin—or wondered if you’d even have the time—you’re not alone. As a family yoga teacher, I have worked with so many parents who have really wanted to practice yoga together – whether it’s been because they have their own personal…
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The Surprising Truth About Why You Don’t Feel Calm—and What Really Works for Families
Lately, I’ve been dealing with a lot of stress. Running a small business, handling unexpected bills, managing everything at home as a single parent, being let down by someone and having to reschedule everything and not even getting an apology or anything —it’s a lot. And it’s times like these when I find myself thinking,…
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How to Use Savasana to Create Calm After a Busy or Stressful Day With Your Child
We’ve already talked about why Savasana is such an important tool for your child’s mental health, and we’ve shared how to get them excited about the practice through fun, engaging methods like spaghetti legs and cosy props. If you missed those posts, check them out here: Is This The Most Important Yoga Pose For Kids’…
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3 Creative Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Savasana (a.k.a. Relaxation Time!)
If you’ve ever tried to get your child to lie still in Savasana or even just calm down and be still for a moment, you know that it can feel like an impossible task. The concept of stillness doesn’t come naturally to most kids, especially those who are full of energy and always on the…
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Is This The Most Important Yoga Pose For Kids’ Mental Health?
Let’s get serious for a moment—children’s mental health is at an alarming point. Kids today are struggling with anxiety, stress, and overwhelm in ways that weren’t so talked about when we were growing up. And the statistics are staggering: According to a 2022 report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, 1 in 6 young people aged…
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You Are Still A Good Parent On Those Messy Days But You Have To Stop Doing This!!
As parents, we all have those days where it feels like nothing we do is good enough. One minute, your child is giving you a sweet drawing that says “I love you,” and the next, they’re yelling about how unfair and “mean” you are because you asked them to tidy their room. It can feel…
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How to Easily Fit Yoga with Your Kid’s Into Your Busy Week (Even If You’ve Never Practiced Before)
As a busy parent or caregiver, finding time for yoga might feel like a luxury you just can’t afford right now. You’ve got endless to-do lists, work commitments, school runs, after school activities, and let’s not forget — you’re managing a household full of energy! When could you possibly fit yoga in? But here’s the…
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How Family Yoga Helped Me During the Hardest Week of My Life
Last week, everything fell apart. It was one of those weeks where every little thing added up—work stress, family responsibilities, unexpected challenges. You know, the kind that leaves you feeling like you’re barely holding it together. I know you’ve had those weeks, too—the ones that test every ounce of patience and strength you thought you…
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How Imagination and Play in Yoga Help with Emotional Regulation
Let me tell you a little something about my household: it’s loud, full of energy, and my kids? Well, they struggle with their emotions sometimes—just like any other kid. They’ve got big feelings and some pretty challenging people to deal with in their world. And let’s be real, who doesn’t have a little chaos in…
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Why Your Family Needs Yoga More Than Ever (No Experience Required)
Let’s be real for a minute—parenting in today’s world is not always easy. Between the constant distractions, the endless to-do lists, and the pressures we sometimes put on ourselves from comparing ourselves to social media parents, it can feel like we’re all just trying to keep our heads above water. And it’s not just us;…
Family Yoga with Natasha 