by jenmueller | Sep 14, 2011 | Kids Yoga, Parenting, Yoga
If you’ve never taken your 2-year-old to an Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tykes or preschool yoga class, you might have trouble imagining what we do there. If you just don’t think your active toddler will stay on a yoga mat for 45 minutes, you are totally right and it’s totally...
by jenmueller | Aug 27, 2011 | DC Mindful Mom, DC with Kids, Washington DC, Work-Personal, Yoga
Original Post, August 27, 2011: Have I told you about my new job? A couple weeks ago, I gave notice at The Nature Conservancy. While I’ve enjoyed the last two years writing newsletter articles about their global conservation programs, I’m finding myself...
by jenmueller | Aug 10, 2011 | Kids Yoga, Yoga
Last Wednesday morning, ten three-year-olds and I went on a trip. We packed our bags, took an airplane ride, went swimming on the beach, and went dancing in New York City, all without leaving their colorfully decorated classroom in Northwest DC. Partial class plan for...
by jenmueller | Jul 14, 2010 | DC with Kids, Parenting, Yoga
Babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children derive many of the same benefits from yoga that adults do: increased strength and flexibility, improved body awareness, and relaxation. In addition, a kids yoga class encourages children to move creatively in a...