One little yogi decided to come up with her own Frozen-themed yoga poses! E-mail kidsyogawithkara@gmail.com with your own ideas!
Princess Pose:
A creative yoga pose: Start in tree pose and place your arms out to the side like a princess!
Elsa Pose:
A creative yoga pose: Bend your front knee and lift your back leg straight behind you. Lift your arms forward as you create ice like Elsa!
Happy New Year to my yogi families!!!
Kids are the best teachers! I’ve noticed the little helpers in class have the best way of teaching their peers! These little yogis decided to teach their favorite yoga pose, tree.
Here’s the first yoga lesson By KIDS For KIDS:
End result=Cutest BFF Trees!
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Kids Yoga with Kara is currently preparing for the new school year! This summer flew by and I can’t wait to continue to spread yoga with kids and families this Fall!
Look out for new classes at the Carmel Valley Library, 4S Ranch Library, Athleta, Muirlands Middle School, Girl Scout troops, Chakra Pilates UTC, and more! Email kidsyogawithkara@gmail.com if you would like updates or are interested in neighborhood group classes!
We are also offering a new service: In Home Group Classes! Kids Yoga with Kara teaches kids yoga to your children and/or family in the convenience of your home or neighborhood park. Learn more!
Sun Salutations are a great way to start the day! They can help kids feel energized and stress-free.
Kid-Friendly Sun Salutation Tips:
1. Add Energizing Music
I recommend “Dance for the Sun” by Kira Willey for kids under 6 and “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons for older kids!
2. Incorporate Partner Yoga
Kids LOVE partner work! Hold poses while holding hands, going back-to-back, or face-to-face. Prepare for a lot of laughing and family bonding!
3. Tell a Story
There’s more to sun salutations than the yoga poses! Tell a story while moving through the flow. Connect animal sounds and voices in your story for younger children. For children 7 and up, tell a story AND add in physical benefits and fun facts!
Here’s an easy kid-friendly sun salutation sequence:
Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Stand tall with your feet together. Belly Strong! Lift your arms up high to the sky. Shoulders down. Inhale.
Ragdoll Pose/Forward Fold (Uttanasana)
Exhale. Lower your arms down to the ground. Let your head and arms hang heavy. Nod your head yes and no. Bend your knees a little bit (or a lot!).
Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Start in Table Top (hands and knees). Tuck your toes under. Lift your hips high to the sky. You can bend your knees. Take your dog for a walk. Shake your doggy tail.
Snake Pose (Bhujangasana)
From Down Dog, lower down to your belly. put your hands in line with your shoulders. Inhale and lift up. Keep your shoulders down and toes on the mat. Exhale and lower down. Repeat (you can add snake ssss sounds!).
Down Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Repeat Table Top to Down Dog. Lift your hips up high and let your head hang heavy.
Mountain pose (Tadasana):
Inhale and stand tall again!
Repeat your Sun Salutation 3 times and enjoy!
Kara’s Top 5 Reasons Your Kids Need Yoga
1. Stress Relief
The pressure to fit in, earn straight A’s, and make a goal is a lot to handle for a modern day 6-year-old. How can your child cope with the stress? That’s right, YOGA! Yoga teaches children to just breathe when they are in a potentially stressful or uncomfortable situation.
2. Concentration
Focusing on a still object while balancing on one foot in tree pose is not an easy task for anyone. Yoga will improve your child’s concentration and teach them how to focus and sit still.
3. Physical Health
Don’t forget…Yoga is also a physical activity! It’s another way to prevent obesity, improve physical strength and flexibility, improve coordination, and enhance body awareness.
4. Overall Well-Being
In addition to yoga’s physical benefits, a regular yoga practice can result in a child’s more positive attitude. They seem happier and healthier and show improvements in social skills.
5. Self-Expression
Yoga class is a supportive environment that encourages children to accept and express their emotions. It is a place where kids can be themselves and have fun!
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