Sara J. Weis's Blog: Go Go Yoga Kids: Empower Kids for Life Through Yoga, page 23
June 17, 2017
Happy Father’s Day: Try Something New
Want to try something different with your dad this Father’s Day? Try an inversion together. Do not worry, there are many types of inversions and all have health benefits.
Inversions to Try:
Legs up the Wall
Shoulder Stand
Crow Pose
Side Crow
Tripod
Headstand
Handstand
Benefits of Inversions:
1. Boosts Your Brain: When your body is upside down and your feet are higher than your heart, the normal pull of gravity on your body is revered, which helps blood return to the heart.
2. Makes you Happy: Endorphins are released and your frown will literally be turned upside down.
3. Helps Digestion: Inversions release trapped gas and keeps things moving along.
4. Strengthen Your Body: Your muscles are turned on and your core engaged so this creates strength and balance throughout your body
5. They are fun! Be like a kid again! Kids are usually pretty good about trying anything and getting right back up again if they fall.
Remember that some inversions do require great strength and balance, so take things slow. You will get the same benefits from Down Dog or Legs up the wall as you will from a headstand, so there is no need to rush your body.
Read our 6 tips on getting into a headstand here.
Bonus tip: There is nothing wrong with using a wall. Same benefits are achieved.
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June 16, 2017
Partner Yoga for Kids Class
What a blast it was to be back at Athleta for another fun kids yoga class. This time leading a Partner Yoga for Kids class. We warmed up our bodies with exercises to get our hearts pumping. Then got ready for our partner and group poses.
We got into out Partner Poses using our Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards.
The yoga cards were perfect as we worked on mastering the 4 challenge levels with the included partner poses.
We continued with some fun team building group yoga poses with our Down Dog Tunnel. The kids loved it and did great!
We closed class with a Stillness and Savasana and with a few deep cleansing breaths. If you are looking to try out some more partner poses, get our Kids Yoga Partner Pose lesson plan or see our tips on partner poses here.
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June 15, 2017
Yoga and Art Therapy in the School
What a blessing it has been to lead kids yoga classes this summer with the Children and Family Urban Movement. CFUM’s mission is to create a community that 
supports the potential of children, youth and families through educational success, healthy living, and community engagement.
Introducing the kids to yoga and mindfulness has filled my heart. They had so much joy in trying new things.
As a special treat, each child was able to personalize their very own donated yoga mat.
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June 13, 2017
Partner Yoga for Kids Class
Bring a buddy and join the fun for our Kids Yoga Partner Class with Go Go Yoga Kids at Athleta, Jordan Creek on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 8:30 AM. No buddy, no problem. We got you covered! See you then!
Stay after class for some light refreshments.
See more fun partner pose ideas and tips here. Get even more partner yoga poses with our Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards.
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June 11, 2017
How to Teach Yoga to Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids
Below is a portion of the transcript of the:
How to Teach Yoga to Kids
Online Teacher Training
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Section 4 – Yoga Poses for Kids
How to Teach Age Appropriate Yoga Poses
Now we’re getting to the yoga poses. After you utilize your breath work and get your body centered and focused you’re ready to work on some yoga poses. I’m going to show you some fun ways to engage students with poses. Kids love to learn new yoga poses.
Yoga poses are also a great way to differentiate and accommodate for the varied needs and abilities of the kids you’re working with. I like to choose 3 to 5 yoga poses and group them together with a common theme so kids will remember them.
As you introduce each pose ask children what parts of their body they feel working. In your course resources part in part three I have an illustrated kids yoga pose guide. It’s got 45 yoga poses that you can see if you’re not familiar with the yoga poses yourself.
Join our online course and get your illustrated yoga pose guide.
I also love using, the Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards. These are a deck of 30 poses. They’re bright and colorful. They include partner poses too that the kids can use and see how the poses are made.
I also love props to introduce yoga poses. The How to Teach Yoga to Kids online course shows favorite yoga props which help introduce the yoga poses with and create anticipation.
Kids love themes while practicing yoga. In the course, I will show you some themed yoga poses that you would do if you were learning about the ocean, jungle or the zoo. It is fun to see how the poses fit together with the theme which helps the kids better remember and practice the poses.
Included in our How to Teach Yoga to Kids course we’ve got four kids yoga lesson plans that are all themed with yoga poses, the breath work and everything that you need to teach yoga to kids.
For more kids yoga themes see our book Go Go Yoga for Kids: A Complete Guide to Using Yoga with Kids
Join our How to Teach Yoga to Kids course and receive your bonus kids yoga lesson plans.
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June 8, 2017
Fun in the Sun Kids Yoga Class at Athleta
Welcome Summer! What a fun morning spent teaching yoga to kids at Athleta.
We loved our Beach Ball Yoga Poses, swimming, surfing, and sunning on our yoga mats.
Want to practice our fun summer yoga poses? Get your Free Summer Yoga Pose Guide here or check out our favorite kids yoga resources.
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June 1, 2017
Kindle Countdown Deal for Go Go Yoga for Kids
Lucky Lucky You! Beginning June 3- June 8th, Go Go Yoga Kids has been selected to be part of the Kindle Countdown Deals. You will be able to purchase Go Go Yoga for Kids: A Complete Guide to Using Yoga with Kids for only .99 with small price increments over the 4 days.
If you don’t have your cop
y yet or know of someone who would benefit, this is the perfect time as this has not been done before. It will be lots of fun.
Go Go Yoga for Kids is perfect for those looking to use yoga with kids at home, school, camps or clubs. Loaded with lesson plans, poses, games, and resources.
For additional information, contact us.
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May 30, 2017
You Can Teach Yoga to Kids
Looking to create fun and easy kids yoga lesson plans? The Go Go Yoga for Kids Guide is just for you. This colorful, easy to follow guide contains the best practices for teaching kids yoga. Get your free Teach Kids Yoga Guide now.
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May 27, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Free Kids Yoga Class at Athleta with Go Go Yoga for Kids
8:30 AM Jordan Creek Athleta
Have fun getting fit and flexible through yoga poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara J. Weis, kids yoga instructor and author of Go Go Yoga for Kids. Be ready for some fun!
Calling all girls who dream crazy big! Come check out our new Pop Up with Athleta Girl styles and join us for a summer themed kids yoga class! We will have fun working on yoga poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara J. Weis, kids yoga instructor and author of Go Go Yoga for Kids. Stay after class for delicious bites and hair braiding! All girls will recieve a hairband and one lucky girl will win a $50 shop card! Hope to see you there!
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May 25, 2017
How to do Eagle Pose in Yoga
Eagle Pose is a wonderful yet challenging yoga pose for kids and adults. It has many benefits and is a fun pose to continue to work on.
How To Do Eagle Pose
Begin in a standing position. Cross your right thigh over your left leg.
Try to tuck your right foot behind the calf of your left leg.
Bring your arms straight out in front of you, and then cross left arm over your right arm at the elbows.
Bend left arm at elbow and bring palms of hands together. If palms do not touch, then have the backs of hands touch.
Bend your knees and hold your arms out in front of you with fingertips toward the sky.
Squeeze everything tight.
Repeat on the other side.
Benefits of Eagle Pose
Stretches shoulders and upper back
Strengthens legs, hips and ankles
Increases calm, focus, and concentration
Works on balance and stability
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