Sara J. Weis's Blog: Go Go Yoga Kids: Empower Kids for Life Through Yoga, page 25

Stork Orthodontics Makes Go Go Yoga Kids Smile

The team at Stork Orthodontics loves kids and keeping them healthy. Not only do they truly care about each and every patient that walks through their doors, but they continue building community outside the office. Dr. Stork purchased copies of Go Go Yoga for Kids for every employee.  What a treat! Thank you Stork Orthodontics for all of your support!

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How Yoga Taught Me One Valuable Lesson I Will Never Forget

I had the fun opportunity to guest post over at Having Time.

“We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.” – Goethe

How Yoga Taught Me One Valuable Lesson I Will Never Forget

I vividly remember my first yoga class. I was in my early thirties and the midst of teaching kindergarten, earning my master’s degree, parenting three young children, and training hard for triathlons and marathons in the early morning mornings so I could fit it in. There wasn’t any “off season” or down time. I just kept doing what I knew…

Read the full story here.

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Grab a Buddy for these Fun Kids Yoga Partner Poses and Guide

Kids love yoga partner poses! They are fun to do and they build trust and community with one another and the group. These partner poses can be done at home, school, camp, yoga class or anywhere you have kids ready to try something new and have fun.

I try to incorporate partner or group poses in every kids yoga class as it gives everyone a common goal to work toward and builds confidence when mastered.

When I created the Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards, I purposely incorporated partner poses for some of the challenge poses. The partner poses are built on progression so gives the children a goal to work toward and it so much fun to achieve together!

Tips on working with partners for a kids yoga class

Try to have kids partner up with those of similar size.  All partner poses can be modified, but it is a good idea to start this way.
Have the partners get to know one another before practicing the poses. Take a moment for them to introduce themselves to one another and pose a few questions that they need to answer as something they are good at or a favorite game to play.
Have one pair of partners demonstrate the Partner Pose before everyone tries it. As the partner pair is demonstrating, this is a good time to talk about proper form and any safety concerns. Although yoga partner poses are safe and fun, it is still a good idea to remind kids to take it slow. They will naturally be excited to get right into the pose so this will help them remember.
After the partners have practiced the featured yoga pose for 1-2 minutes. Have one group demonstrate the pose one last time. Kids love to show off the poses with their partners.

Are you ready for a full kids yoga lesson featuring nothing, but partner poses?! Join Go Go Yoga for Kids at Athleta Jordan Creek this summer. Can’t make it? Grab your Partner Kids Yoga Poses here. It will be a kids yoga class that these children will never forget! These are poses they definitely will continue practicing on their own.

Get your Free Kids Yoga Partner Poses here.

Don’t miss more the additional fun Go Go Yoga for Kids partner poses here.

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Grab a Buddy for these Fun Kids Yoga Partner Poses

Kids love yoga partner poses! They are fun to do and they build trust and community with one another and the group. These partner poses can be done at home, school, camp, yoga class or anywhere you have kids ready to try something new and have fun.

I try to incorporate partner or group poses in every kids yoga class as it gives everyone a common goal to work toward and builds confidence when mastered.

When I created the Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards, I purposely incorporated partner poses for some of the challenge poses. The partner poses are built on progression so gives the children a goal to work toward and it so much fun to achieve together!

Tips on working with partners for a kids yoga class

Try to have kids partner up with those of similar size.  All partner poses can be modified, but it is a good idea to start this way.
Have the partners get to know one another before practicing the poses. Take a moment for them to introduce themselves to one another and pose a few questions that they need to answer as something they are good at or a favorite game to play.
Have one pair of partners demonstrate the Partner Pose before everyone tries it. As the partner pair is demonstrating, this is a good time to talk about proper form and any safety concerns. Although yoga partner poses are safe and fun, it is still a good idea to remind kids to take it slow. They will naturally be excited to get right into the pose so this will help them remember.
After the partners have practiced the featured yoga pose for 1-2 minutes. Have one group demonstrate the pose one last time. Kids love to show off the poses with their partners.

Are you ready for a full kids yoga lesson featuring nothing, but partner poses?! Join Go Go Yoga for Kids at Athleta Jordan Creek this summer. Can’t make it? Grab your Partner Kids Yoga Poses here. It will be a kids yoga class that these children will never forget! These are poses they definitely will continue practicing on their own.

Get your Free Kids Yoga Partner Poses here.

Don’t miss more the additional fun Go Go Yoga for Kids partner poses here.

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Celebrate Earth Day with Go Go Yoga for Kids

Try our fun kids yoga pose ideas to help celebrate our beautiful Earth with sun salutations, balance poses and an Earth dance.

Don’t miss our fun Kids Springtime Yoga Transformations with Seed to Flower, Tadpole to Frog and Caterpillar to Butterfly. Get the lesson plan here.

Want the latest kids yoga lesson plans delivered straight to your inbox? Join our free and fun community here.

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Go Go Yoga Kids Hits New York City for Preschool Yoga Training with Karma Kids

Go Go Yoga for Kids is thrilled to be the winning recipient of a Karma Kids yoga training this summer! We will be hitting their headquarters in New York City for an amazing yoga in the preschool classroom training. This preschool age group is extra special as they are ready and eager to try all new things. Their imaginations are limitless as they can begin to learn the benefits of yoga at this early age.

Yoga in the Preschool Classroom 

Thank you Karma Kids Yoga for this opportunity to continue to learn and inspire young children.

The following is just a peek at all the fun and learning that we will be having in NYC this summer.

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training for Early Childhood Educators

Learn how to help children:

Release energy in a small space
Build focus and concentration
Gain body awareness and a feeling of well-being
Increase strength and flexibility
Build confidence and self-esteem, as well as self-control
Find a sense of calm through breathing and relaxation
Cultivate love for one’s self, inside and out

Share yoga with preschoolers at  any time of the day – during lessons, story time, transitions, winding-down time, or after active play. 

Go Go Yoga for Kids will be at this amazing training, June 11th, 2017. Join us here!

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Happy Easter from Go Go Yoga for Kids

Get your free Kids Yoga Easter Guide here.

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Get Your Free Kids Yoga Lesson Plans

Join our community and receive your free kids yoga lesson plans. Perfect for use at home, school, camps or clubs.

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Being a Writer School Presentation and Kids Yoga

I was invited to present at Jordan Creek elementary school about Being a Writer and share the process I went through with publishing Go Go Yoga for Kids. The third grade students were wonderful listeners and asked some insightful questions. Of course we did a few yoga poses and games as well!

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Iowa Association of School Librarians Meets Go Go Yoga for Kids

It was such an honor and so much fun to be included in the Iowa Association of School Librarians 2017 Conference. I got the opportunity to showcase Go Go Yoga for Kids, including our new Kids Yoga Challenge Pose Cards and talk about our Being a Writer school presentation.

I got the opportunity to meet several Iowa authors and talk about our resources and what we could do to help Iowa schools and students be interested and engaged in reading. What a lovely group of ladies. I am hoping to see a lot more of them!

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