Kids can do yoga too! One of my passions is teaching yoga to kids and helping others learn how to use yoga with kids in fun and engaging ways. Kids yoga doesn’t need to be overly complicated or time-consuming. You just need a sense of humor and willingness to have fun!
You don’t need to have many supplies or materials to teach yoga to kids, but being knowledgeable of some different items and having a few tricks up your sleeves, helps with keeping the interest level high with kids. Shorter sessions and having a few props that accompany the poses are very beneficial. Child size equipment is also useful for children practicing yoga, and child size mats, balance balls, and accessories will enhance their practice.
I always enjoy highlighting a few favorite props and resources that I use while teaching yoga to kids including a breathing ball and great read aloud books that inspire yoga poses and movement with kids.
I am also a new fan of grippy socks or sticky socks for kids. These inexpensive little accessories help with balance, stability and allow young yogis to practice anywhere–even without a mat.
When I teach my kids yoga classes, I always have the students remove their shoes and socks. Normal socks are slippery and make it difficult to hold poses. It can sometimes be a slow process of helping preschool aged children put on their socks again after class, but if they had these yoga socks it would definitely go faster because they could leave them on for the whole class.
Join Go Go Yoga for Kids and have a whole lot of fun at Family Fun Day presented by Des Moines Moms on September 16, 2017. Learn some new poses, play some yoga games, and prepare to get fit, flexible, focused, and have fun with yoga.
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The wonderful preschool age is one of my favorites stages for kids. This age group is imaginative, creative, and always up for trying something new. When I was asked to speak and exhibit at the Iowa Early Childhood Conference about Using Yoga in the Preschool Classroom, of course I had to say yes. I have so much to share about how to use yoga with kids at home or school.
These preschool early childhood teachers and directors were ready to learn about how to incorporate yoga into their classroom with yoga poses, games, breathing exercises, lesson plans, and much more.
I love teaching how ordinary props and materials can be used to engage children and get them excited about yoga.
The benefits of using yoga with kids is unbeatable. The good news is, that they are the same benefits for adults. We rocked the Top 9 Yoga Poses for Kids. These poses are perfect for these young and growing bodies.
Are you interested in teaching yoga to kids? Find out more about our Online Kids Yoga Training here.
We currently have over 150 students from over 25 different countries. We would love to see you in class.
Join Go Go Yoga for Kids on August 4, 2017, for one of two sessions on using Yoga in the Preschool Classroom during the Iowa Preschool and Early Childhood Conference.
Get ready to jump in, learn, and have fun with this engaging session of how to use Yoga in early childhood conference. The many benefits of yoga make this a wonderful addition to any classroom setting. Yoga provides a way to keep children engaged, provide meaningful transitions for one activity to another, and reinforce learning and mindfulness. Yoga is also excellent for promoting a sense of well being, creativity, and teamwork. Learn how to get kids fit, flexible, and focused by using yoga in the classroom.
Introducing young children to yoga for preschoolers through games, poses, and props is one of my favorite things to do.
This young creative age group loves to try new things and is up for any new adventure. Through yoga, we can teach mindfulness, patience, cooperation, and much more.
Stillness and Savasana definitely becomes a favorite part of any kids yoga class. Be as still as a starfish or quiet as a mouse in this pose. Kids love it. Get your tips here on how to easily get kids still and quiet.
Included in your online Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training:
Discover what is kids yoga and how it differs from adult yoga
Learn how to teach yoga to children through exercise, movement, yoga poses, games, and mindfulness techniques
Recognize the benefits of yoga for kids and how to teach yoga to children that will give them the skills that will last for life
Learn the top 8 breathing exercises and techniques will be taught that will help kids remain calm and focused in their daily activities.
Become aware of child-friendly yoga poses, games, exercises, and activities are shown that actually help children practice and remember the yoga postures.
Take the guesswork out of what is really effective with teaching kids yoga and get the top recommended resources including books, props, games, and materials.
This course is also packed full of bonuses including:
Kids yoga lesson planning guides and templates
Ready to use kids yoga lesson plans
Illustrated yoga pose guide, the top resources for kids yoga, and a live yoga partner pose class with children.
A personalized certificate of completion is awarded at the end of your course.
Here is the link to your online Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training. What are you waiting for?! You can get started now and complete and start impacting young lives today.