Kids’ Yoga Blog

Thanksgiving time is all about gratitude, and there are so many things to be grateful for.When I teach yoga to kids, I end the class with the Do Nothing Pose (Savasana), playing a soothing lullaby while the children relax in this pose. (The kids love House at Pooh...

The Gate Yoga Posture is good for kids physical as well as emotional health.On a physical level, this pose strengthens their arms, wrists, abs and legs, while on an emotional level it works on helping them to become centered and balanced.Give it a try! Illustration by...

Take It From Me: The ABCs of Yoga for Kids Review & GIVEAWAY: I don’t know about you, but my kids are FULL of energy! From the moment they wake up, ‘til the moment they fall asleep, it seems like they ...

All of our physical and mental actions have an influence on our breathing. By teaching kids to breathe in and out through their noses, they will learn how to calm themselves by focusing on their breath.Furthermore, nose breathing keeps children focused, as opposed to...

Most people think Yoga is for adults, as a stress-reliever or way to keep limber, fit and healthy. However, it is great for kids too! Here are some top reasons why yoga is good for kids and why kids love The ABCs of Yoga for Kids:Practicing the postures can...

Try the Jack-o-Lantern pose this coming month of October. Kids love to make spooky faces, and this pose actually exercises their facial muscles!Have your child sit in easy pose, breathing in and out through their nose. Next have them interlace their hands above their...

Kathleen Rietz, the illustrator of The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, has posted a monthly free coloring book page from The ABCs of Yoga for Kids Coloring Book on her blog at http://licoricegirl.blogspot.com/.Check it out for a fun activity to do with your kids during the...

I just wanted to give 'kudos' to my wonderful illustrator, Kathleen Rietz! Without her fabulous illustrations my book would not have won all the awards and acclaim that it has gotten since it was published. Check out her website at http://kathleenrietz.com/.

Check out examiner.com to find out more about National Yoga Month and all the free classes and activities happening this September.

September is National Yoga Month and it's all about creating awareness around the proven health benefits of Yoga. http://www.yogamonth.org/