When we think of yoga a lot of the time we think of the physical practice: asana. The yoga postures, flow and movement that enables individuals to move their bodies physically. As we teach in our childrens' yoga classes there is much more to YOGA then just a physical practice. There is the lifestyle which incorporates the YAMA’s and NIYAMA’S (sort of like guiding principles, ethics, morals), there is MEDITATION, breathing techniques (PRANAYAMA) and there is a huge history of yoga and where it ... View Post
Prenatal Yoga Poses | Virabhadrasana 1 | Warrior 1
This weeks Prenatal Pose is a version of the Warrior. Open and strengthen your hips as you play with Warrior 1. Challenge: Try to hold Warrior 1 for as long as your body is able to do so. The mind likes to jump in sometimes when it is challenged and tells you to move out of any posture that may be unfamiliar or create some discomfort. Continue to focus on your breath and stay in this posture until your BODY tells you to move, not your MIND. Asana (Sanskrit) ... View Post
Friday Feature: Meet Tag Along Toys
From time to time I will be sharing other businesses that I really enjoy and believe that you will also enjoy. Today I would like to feature Tag Along Toys. An amazing Toy Store in the west end of Ottawa and run by Patti Taggart. I spoke with Patti last year and thought it was time to share her amazing store with you again! "Tag Along Toys is a locally owned independent toy store owned by a Mom and a Registered Early Childhood Educator. We support many community events and fundraisers from ... View Post
Feathery Fun! Using Feathers To Teach Children Yoga
There are so many fun props that you can use in your childrens' yoga classes. We often use stickers, buttons, pom poms, puppets, stuffed animals, sticks, balloons and so many more. Today I want to share with you one of my favourite props: FEATHERS! Who doesn’t love a tickly colourful feather?! Here are some ways that you can incorporate feathers into your child's yoga practice and how to have some fun with them at home: Body Wake Up: Take your feather and start to tickle ... View Post
Prenatal Yoga Poses | Ardha Chandrasana | Half Moon
This weeks Prenatal Pose is a great add on from last weeks Triangle. If you are feeling strong in Triangle and looking for a little something more let us know how you like Half Moon! Asana (Sanskrit) Ardha Chandrasana Posture (English) Half Moon Description / Explanation From Trikonasana (triangle) bend the front leg slightly and begin to lift the back leg up and away from the mat Lengthen the front leg and lift and ... View Post
Prenatal Yoga Poses | Utthita Trikonasana | Triangle
This weeks Prenatal Pose is Triangle! As I neared the end of my pregnancies I always enjoyed doing these postures up against the wall so I could rest here for a long time really feeling a nice release through my body without feeling like I needed to continue to balance and have the strength to maintain the posture. For mamas out there who have experienced it we all know how sometimes the body just wants to do a bit less work the last few days before baby arrives! Asana ... View Post
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