If you've been thinking that it would be great for your kids to do yoga, you're right! There's nothing like developing a breathing practice at a young age so you can self-soothe and face life's challenges with ease and strength. This course is made up of three classes, all perfect for kids ages 3 to 15.
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 7, 2017
Got kids? Me, too! Wish they'd start yoga early? This is for you and for them! An introduction to yoga that includes ocean-sounding (or Darth Vader) breath, some hissing in cobra pose and tail-wagging in down-dog, a breakdown of sun salutations and classic standing poses, and a lot of emphasis on the power of breathing deeply, focusing, and developing a gratitude practice :)
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 7, 2017
Our second session in the Kids' Yoga course. One of the main concepts when we practice yoga is that we inhale when we expand, and exhale when we contract. We play with that idea throughout this practice, which includes sun salutes, warrior 3, backbends, and hip and hamstring openers. Your little is going to feel really good after this!
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 7, 2017
Our third class in the Kids' Yoga course! Before bed, or any time your young one needs to calm down! Lots of breath and forward folding to calm the nervous system. Guided meditation into savasana (or bed :))
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 8, 2020
Grab the whole crew and let's practice together! This class is appropriate for beginners but will also give long-time practitioners the chance to breathe deeply in longer holds and work that foundation! Yogic breathing, cat-cow variations, Series A and B broken down, a little Series C moment, Warrior 1 and 2 taught with plenty of alignment guidance, triangle and half moon at the wall if needed, backbends, core strengthening, inversions, hip and hamstring opening and a nice savasana!!
By Jessica Jablonski on Sep 24, 2020
This is a class meant to be practiced at night time. Sometimes it can be hard to slow down after a fun day! Yoga and meditation can help us wind down our minds and our bodies, and help us get ready for a good night's sleep. We will start with getting all the wiggles out and end in a calming, mindful body scan. You can even do this class on your bed. Sweet dreams!
By Jessica Jablonski on Oct 7, 2020
Kids ages 5-tweens (their grownups are welcome to join!) With all that is going on in the world right now, it can be hard for us to find our focus! Breathing, yoga and mindfulness can help! We will work with the haikini mudra in this practice - a mudra is another name for hand yoga. This mudra helps us find concentration. Flowing through many poses that require our direct attention and finishing in resting pose, yogis will be reminded that they can do anything they put their mind to.
By Jessica Jablonski on Nov 2, 2020
Ages 3+ A playful sequence for little ones that connects them to their breath. In yoga we call our breath “Pranayama." For this class we are going to use pom poms or cotton balls to help us explore our breath and play with some fun yoga poses! You can expect some nice hip and shoulder opening and fun standing balance along the way! Enjoy!
By Jessica Jablonski on Nov 11, 2020
Tweens It's such an important practice to wake up and start off our days with an open heart, unshakeable trust and confidence. Nowadays, it can be hard to have faith that we will get through this tough time of COVID 19. Working with the Vajrapradama Mudra, we will flow together and learn yoga tools to prepare you for a successful day.
By Jessica Jablonski on Nov 30, 2020
Make sure you have a medium-sized pillow ready for tonight’s practice! This flow is meant to imbue your evenings with connection, togetherness and maybe even a regular end-of-day family de-stress routine. We will use pillows throughout our class in fun and imaginative ways. You can expect a wide variety of poses such as cat-cow, tree pose, warrior 2 and airplane, some giggles, and a nice savasana that may even send you off into dreamland.
By Jessica Jablonski on Jan 15, 2021
Ages 4+ We are going to play with yoga straps, but if you don't have one that's okay!! You can use a scarf, or a belt, or even a rolled up towel. We call a yoga strap a prop in yoga class. Props are great tools that help us do poses in a safer way for our bodies. Get ready to use your imagination and play yoga!
