by YoKid | Oct 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
In our YoKid classes we often use stories for teaching yoga asana and creative play. Sometimes our teachers use books, and sometimes they tell stories and take the students through the movements. If you’re a teacher looking for inspiration, or a parent looking...
by YoKid | Jun 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
We often use music in our classes to enhance our lessons, or to encourage free movement and creative exploration, to assist with meditation, and sometimes to clear our lungs by singing out loud! Below are some of our favorites. We are constantly scouting out new...
by YoKid | Mar 26, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
“Venceremos” is a phrase you will find painted in beautiful colors all over the walls and streets of Havana, Cuba. It means, “we will overcome,” Something that has been a part of the Cuban reality for over 50 years. The Cuban people have been forced to overcome an...
by YoKid | Jan 23, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized
Recently I have been doing research on the possible benefits of yoga for asthma sufferers. According to the CDC, Asthma affects 14-15 million Americans, including almost 5 million children. The environment people live in and the way they live play a part in...
by YoKid | Oct 24, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
This past weekend, YoKid held a teacher training at Capitol Hill Yoga. I was among five other very inspiring women who all shared a love of children and teaching a yoga. I felt honored to be amongst this group because, as some of you know, I’ve only...
by | Aug 1, 2011 | Blog, Uncategorized
When I began my internship at YoKid, I knew very little about the organization and even less about kids yoga (or any yoga for that matter). Because of this, every bit of the past 6 weeks has been a learning experience. I originally applied to the YoKid internship...