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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…
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Tapas in Yoga: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Help Your Family
Tapas If you’ve practiced yoga for a while, you may have come across the term Tapas—and no, I’m not talking about the delicious Spanish food. In yoga philosophy, Tapas refers to discipline, commitment, and the willingness to put in effort, even when it feels challenging. For parents, especially, this principle resonates deeply. Whether it’s showing…
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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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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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10 Surprising Ways Practicing Yoga with Your Child Can Change Your Life
When I first started practicing yoga with my children, I had no idea just how transformative it would be for our entire family. What began as a fun way to get my own yoga practice in soon turned into a powerful tool for bonding, mindfulness, and overall well-being. I started practicing proper parent and child…
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7 Must Know Yoga Practices For Children Who Find It Hard To Calm Down
I know what it’s like to have a child who struggles with calming down. One thing that can be quite hard is when someone is playing around with him and he gets riled up and hyperactive but then they decide they’ve had enough and my little one still has all this energy and is not…
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Why developing self-awareness is more important for your child than you think
Ever wonder why your child’s emotional outbursts seem so intense and uncontrollable? The answer might lie in their level of self-awareness. Hi there, I’m Natasha, a parent of two wonderful, spirited children who, like many others, have their moments of struggle. And let’s be real, even I struggle sometimes. It’s not enough to just know…
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5 Reasons to Play Yoga Games with Your Child
Are you a parent who is eager to introduce the incredible world of yoga to your child? Look no further! In this post, we dive into the exciting realm of family yoga and I share five compelling reasons why playing yoga games with your child is an absolute must! As a parent, you may have…
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