Welcome back! Here you will discover Part 3 of our Yoga "Seeing the Whole Picture" series. We typically think of yoga postures and movements when we think of yoga, however as you may have discovered in our posts there is so much more fun to be found :) Our goal with our yoga series is to bring you ideas of how you may incorporate yoga into your families life, in small ways that bring large impact. Enjoy the last 6 limbs of yoga from Patanjali and remember to take time and dive into some yoga ... View Post
ssshhhh….the bunnies are sleeping! Getting Your Yoga On!
Check out our latest Best Tools for Schools post about Getting Your Yoga On! We hope you enjoy these practical ways of incorporating yoga postures into your families routines. Spend time together, laugh, love, have fun and DO YOGA! Enjoy :) Click Here to Access "Get Your Yoga On" ... View Post
Yoga “Seeing the Whole Picture” Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our 3 part series, "Yoga Seeing the Whole Picture." Part 2 details the Niyama's, personal ethics. You may recall that Yoga is made up of "8 limbs or branches", in Part 1 we discussed the Yama's, the first limb, and here we will detail the Niyama's, the second limb. Remember to have fun with your little one while incorporating yoga into your families lifestyle, taking small steps that will lead to big changes. Explore, laugh and enjoy your time together! NIYAMA- ... View Post
Oh The Places You Will Go!
One of my favourite books to share with my Little Lotus Yoga classes, no matter the age group, is "Oh The Places You Will Go" by Dr. Seuss. I will often share this book with my family classes so the adults may have a listen as well. The book shares a powerful message of how you get to choose which direction you take in life and are able to make choices that bring you to an end goal. However, being realistic, the book details how you may choose the wrong path sometimes and at times you may ... View Post
Relax this Family Day with Balloon Breathing
Here's our latest post with Best Tools for Schools (www.toolsforschools.ca), take time out this Family Day to relax and rejuvenate with some Balloon Breathing. Brining calmness to your mind, body and spirit! http://www.toolsforschools.ca/blog/?p=504 Enjoy! ... View Post
“May The Long Time Sun”
Each of our Little Lotus children's yoga classes always incorporates some of the wonderful music by the amazing Snatam Kaur (http://www.snatamkaur.com). I was introduced to Snatam's music a few years ago when I attended a concert in Ottawa hosted by the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre. Her voice and music touched my soul and my heart poured open. To hear our 2&3 year old class participants sing along to "May the Long Time Sun" at the end of each class with the lights turned down and relaxing on ... View Post