by sara | Jul 6, 2016 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Group of five happy children jumping on meadow.
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by sara | Jul 3, 2016 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
It is time to celebrate our freedom! Try some of these fun yoga poses with your kids
to help recognize our freedom while having fun making your bodies healthier and stronger together.
Eagle Pose:
There is no other symbol of our freedom than that of the American Eagle! Try Eagle Pose with your kids. It is wonderful for balance, core strength and detoxing as you hold this twisty tricky pose.
Make Some Fireworks:
There is so much creativity involved with this! How can you or a partner(s) make the best firework display you can? This reminds me of 
growing up and creating cheerleading stunts with my friends. Get creative and take on the challenge. It can be wonderful for utilizing all sorts of muscles in your body.
Hot Dog:
Roll your child up in a blanket or yoga mats. I guarantee that they will remember this! Of course, they will need to get their giggles out first. There is something about that snug and secure feeling that will remind them of being swaddled when they were babies. After relaxing for a moment, let them wrap you up!
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by sara | Jul 1, 2016 | Benefits, Yoga Poses
I haven’t met the author of this article from Huffington Post about teaching yoga to kids, but I would love to meet her and give her a copy of Go Go Yoga Kids: A Complete Guide to Yoga with Kids.
Olga sounds like a great mom. She remembers doing yoga as a young adult and how it did wonders for her self-esteem. Now as a mom, she is looking for a way to connect with her kids and get in shape.
After a few tries, she realized that yoga with kids is different than with adults. The benefits are equally substantial, but she realized how teaching yoga to kids is busy, active and so much fun!
Here is Olga’s story…
…I decided to let go of my expectations. And this is where we start having fun.
We even make up our own yoga poses and sequences: The Head-Bump Pose (stand opposite of each other and then try to bend down and bump your heads in the process), followed by Rolling on the Floor Laughing. We lie on the floor, all three of us together (and sometimes there is a baby lying on my belly), and we hold hands and laugh some more. There are plenty of Cuddle Poses, I’m sure. I stop caring whether the yoga pose is perfect or whether it lasts as long as it should.
Instead, I focus on the fun stuff.
Like roaring like a lion, and making “ssss”-sounds like a snake, and stretching our necks like a giraffe. Now this is something the children can actually relate to, and they want to join me!
We’re finally having fun and connecting.
I love that! That is what it is all about! Having fun, being healthy and connecting with your kids. All at the same time! Read more of Olga’s story here.
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by sara | Jun 29, 2016 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward changing kids lives in such a positive way! The benefits of yoga for kids are huge and Go Go Yoga Kids: Empower Kids for Life Through Yoga wants to help you plan and be prepared to teach yoga to kids. Be sure to read our previous post on ideas on where to find places to teach yoga to kids.
Setting Up Your First Yoga Classes for Kids:
When you are just starting out teaching kids yoga at a new location, it is good to offer a 6-8 week session. This is good for several reasons.
- It doesn’t commit parents, the director, or yourself to a long term commitment.
- This gives kids an opportunity to try something new, learn new skills, and recognize the benefits of yoga. They will become so hooked on yoga and will want to continue learning more after that first session!
- It gives you, as the instructor, the opportunity to step back and evaluate how things went. What would you change for next time? Did the age groups work well? Evaluating after each class helps you improve, change, and build on what you have learned.
Stay tuned for the book release of Go Go Yoga Kids: Empower Kids for Life Through Yoga. This comple resource will have everything needed to know to go and start your kids yoga classes! In the meantime, for even more yoga games, kids yoga classes tips and lesson plans sign up for our newsletter.
by sara | Jun 22, 2016 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Go Go Yoga Kids: Empower Kids for Life Through Yoga wants to help you plan and teach yoga to kids. I am so excited to share with you creative lessons and games that kids will love. Stay tuned to Go Go Yoga Kids!
The kids yoga teaching opportunities are definitely out there and will take a little effort, but the benefit for you (and the kids!) is lifelong. The following are a few of the places that offer yoga for kids or can be contacted about leading classes or workshops.
- Parks and Recreation programs in your local area
- Sports and Wellness centers, such as YMCA’s or other health clubs
- Library programs
- After school programs
- Homeschool and co-op groups
- Preschools
- Daycares
- Fairs/Festivals or other children’s events
- Yoga studios
- Churches
- Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
- 4-H clubs
When I first wanted to teach yoga for kids, I started looking for locations to offer classes. I began with places where I already had a connection. One was a local health club where I was a member and the other was a nearby preschool that I’d had experience with. I called and set up a time to meet with the director of the youth programs. I was prepared with what I was going to say and brought along samples of the lessons I would use.
Good kids yoga teachers are a special find, and word will travel fast that you are equipped and passionate about reaching all different types of children through yoga. You are in a position to positively influence kids through yoga and introduce them to many lifelong skills and benefits. Read more here about making a difference in kids’ lives through yoga.
Go Go Yoga Kids is here to help you with all of this. Stay connected for more ideas on connecting kids to yoga.
