by jenmueller | Jan 27, 2018 | Class Ideas, Literacy
Breathing Space Family Yoga instructors often use books in class as storytime before relaxation, to spark discussion, or as inspiration for an entire theme. Books can help illustrates yogic values – peace, love, friendship, feelings, compassion, honesty – or enhance...
by jenmueller | Oct 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Grown ups sometimes come into a kids yoga class with the expectation that it will be quiet, orderly, and that their child will participate and pay attention the entire time. Part of my job is to help them let go of all of that. Although there are...
by jenmueller | Mar 11, 2012 | Asana, Books, Kids Yoga, Science, Yoga
Growth of yoga for children being offered in school has paralleled the explosive growth of yoga for adults being practiced in studios, gyms, and community centers around the country. Benefits of Yoga for Children Even elementary school kids deal with a lot of stress...
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...
