by sara | May 27, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
June 7- Fun in the Sun: Beachball Yoga for Kids
Have fun getting fit and flexible through yoga poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara J. Weis, kids yoga instructor and author of Go Go Yoga for Kids. Be ready for some fun!
Calling all girls who dream crazy big! Come check out our new Pop Up with Athleta Girl styles and join us for a summer themed kids yoga class! We will have fun working on yoga poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara J. Weis, kids yoga instructor and author of
Go Go Yoga for Kids. Stay after class for delicious bites and hair braiding! All girls will recieve a hairband and one lucky girl will win a $50 shop card! Hope to see you there!
by sara | May 25, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Eagle Pose is a wonderful yet challenging yoga pose for kids and adults. It has many benefits and is a fun pose to continue to work on.
How To Do Eagle Pose
- Begin in a standing position. Cross your right thigh over your left leg.
- Try to tuck your right foot behind the calf of your left leg.
- Bring your arms straight out in front of you, and then cross left arm over your right arm at the elbows.
- Bend left arm at elbow and bring palms of hands together. If palms do not touch, then have the backs of hands touch.
- Bend your knees and hold your arms out in front of you with fingertips toward the sky.
- Squeeze everything tight.
- Repeat on the other side.
The Benefits
- Stretches shoulders and upper back
- Strengthens legs, hips and ankles
- Increases calm, focus, and concentration
- Works on balance and stability
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by sara | May 20, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Hello everyone: I am Rocky, a 10 week old Bichon Poodle, and the newest addition to the Weis Family. Soon I hope to be a full-time model for Go Go Yoga Kids and will be showing you how to really do some Down Dog yoga. For now, I just want to chew on my yoga mat. Stay tuned!
by sara | May 19, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Congratulations to Kim W. and Lynn T, the lucky winners of our Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards! We love these yoga flashcards so much and couldn’t be more excited to share them with others.
Find out more about our Kids Yoga 
Challenge Pose Cards here.
Need more kids yoga resources? See our tried and true recommendations here.
by sara | May 15, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Congratulations to Jodi and Meghan, the winners of our giveaway and copies of the new picture book 
Downward Mule.
These kids are all nailing their Warrior 2 poses and we couldn’t be more impressed. We love seeing kids try out yoga anywhere and anytime.
If you are looking for more great kids yoga resources and books. Check out our tried and true kids yoga resources, read-alouds, and lesson plans here.
You can get your own copy of Downward Mule here.
by sara | May 8, 2017 | Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
4 Benefits of Laughter Yoga for Your Family
It will known that yoga is the sort of activity that can yield numerous health benefits. It is also important to keep in mind the fact that in most cases, yoga is going to provide you with a variety of options to go through as well since there are so many different types of the activity now available for you to enjoy. Laughter yoga is one of the most popular innovations in the world of yoga. Here are some benefits of funny poses for the whole family:
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Improves Health
This is perhaps the most obvious benefit you are going to get. Laughter yoga is an excellent way to boost your immune system and prevent yourself from falling ill. If you have children, taking them for laughter yoga can help them to get a much stronger immune system in the long term. This can allow them to enjoy a much healthier and more enjoyable life, something that definitely makes laughter yoga worthwhile. If your child tends to fall sick a lot as some children often do, doing funny poses can help them overcome their weak immune systems without medication.
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Provides Bonding Time
The thing about laughter is that you tend to develop a deep connection with people that you share it with frequently. Hence, if you want your family to become a tight knit unit where everyone cares about each other, sign up for a laughter yoga class. Once you and your family laugh together for the duration of the lesson, all of you will feel a great deal more affection and attachment to each other once the lesson is over.
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Helps Provide Healthy Leisure Options
One of the biggest concern with kids today is that a lot of their sources of entertainment are so sedentary. They are playing video games, on their phones and watching TV, but most parents are unsure of how to stop this behavior because it is often the only way that these children know how to have fun. Laughter Yoga provides a healthy alternative. It can allow your kids to have fun in an environment that would boost their health as well through funny poses. You could say that you would be killing two birds with one stone with Laughter Yoga!
When you attend a laughter yoga class, the people that you are taking your class with would all be sharing this wonderful, hilarious experience with you. This can allow you to boost your social life. Your kids would be able to form a bond with other children as well. School can be a tough environment for some kids to make friends in, but in a laughter yoga class, everyone is relaxed, open and there to have a good time. This can give your kids a low-pressure option to boost their social skills and make some true friends.
Author Bio:
This guest post was written by Beth Martel. She is a mother of two, a medical professional and a humanitarian. She blogs at HealthyRecharge.com.
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