Tag: meditation
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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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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…
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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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