Huffington Post Live “Separation of Yoga and School?”
Separation of Yoga and School
with Nancy Redd
With public pressure to keep religion out of public schools, a new phenomenon is making life more complicated: yoga in schools. Does the practice insert too much spirituality into government-funded education?
yoga is a gift
It is an uplifting, noncompetitive, mind-expanding, and fun way for children to build strength, spirit, and self-esteem.
mastering the ancient art of being a kid!
from the mini yogis archive
it’s the buddha smash!
one of my very favorite students has been diligently planning his birthday, exploring his vast options. granted, planning his birthday parties is pretty much a year-round sport for him, but...
YOGAWOMAN (film) “Never Underestimate the Power of Inner Peace”
Cast Member: Shana Meyerson Website: www.miniyogis.com/ Shana Meyerson founded mini yogis® yoga for kids in March 2002. A pioneer in the children’s yoga community, Shana has taught teachers all over...
The Pint-Sized Optimist with a Full Gallon of Self-Confidence
the other day i was teaching an awesome little five-year-old. this guy has the biggest eyes and the brightest smile and–just ask him–he can do anything. anyway, i found myself...
when your heart breaks and shatters…
i haven’t written a mini yogis blog post in ages…but today i just had to. truly, i love all of my kids as if they were my own. hence the...
Parenting Magazine “Empowering Children Through Meditation”
By Mary Beth Jacoby All twenty-two children lay quietly with their eyes closed, their yoga mats arranged in a circle like the petals of a giant, multi-colored flower....
gayle gerber – teacher training graduate – los angeles, california
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the [teacher training] workshop yesterday. I've never had more fun at a ten-hour workshop before. It was great and I...
LA Parent Magazine “A Calming Trend”
By Claire Bloom …Perhaps it is inevitable that yoga classes for kids blossom, as the demand for adult yoga has put the exercise form into the mainstream, with yoga spreading...
so you want to teach yoga to kids…
People are always asking me if they need to take a full adult teacher training in order to teach yoga to kids. The short answer is no, you don’t have...
