Wheels on the bus Yoga sequence

My daughter loves nursery rhymes. Most toddlers I meet cannot resist a good sing and dance session to one of the classic nursery rhymes. The awesome thing about these tunes is you can pair yoga poses with just about all the words of the song. Here is our version of 'The Wheels on the Bus' with some poses to accompany. Sing the following words and do the movements along with your kiddo.

The wheels on the bus go round and round~

Have your little one sit in a modified boat pose with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. You can lean back slightly to engage of core muscles of the stomach, side and back or simply remain seated upright. Circle your arms round and round to mimic the wheels.

 

The doors on the bus go open and shut~

 

Have your little ones sit the same or criss-cross applesauce for a gentle hip stretch. Open your arms very wide. Wide enough so your arms go just behind your back. This will open and stretch the chest and upper back. Bring the hands together for a big clap when you sing the "shut" line of the song.

 

 

The windows on the bus go up and down~

 

 



For the windows go up verse, have your child stand up tall in Mountain Pose and reach their arms up to the sky. They can stand on their tip toes for a challenge. For the windows go down verse, have them come into a forward fold. Have them reach down and touch their toes. Legs can be straight or have a gentle bend in the knees. Let neck relax so their head hangs down.

 

 

The babies on the bus say wa wa wa~

 



 

Lie on your back and hold the bottoms of your feet. Your grip can be on the inside or outside of the foot, whichever is more comfy for your kiddo. They can rock side to side too.

 

 

The mommies on the bus say "I love you"~

 

 



 

Have your munchkin sit criss-cross applesauce and wrap their arms around their body for a great big hug. This helps stretch their shoulders and upper back muscles. The bigger the hug, the better :)

 

 

Hope you enjoy this sequence as much as we do! We would love to see pics of your littles doing 'The Wheels on the Bus' yoga sequence. Visit our Facebook page to share your pics with us:

 

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My Little Yoga is online and in the class room!

Our website is up and running. We are able to take orders online and bring the wonderful world of My Little Yoga home to you and your littles.

Today I taught a yoga class to a 3s and 4s preschool group. There were 10 kiddos of all different personality types participating. We spent about 30 minutes doing yoga, singing songs and dancing and doing some simple pranayama (breathing exercises). I was able to talk to their teacher when their day was done and she said the children were more focused, more willing to participate, were happier and got along well more today than they typically do.

Children are changing so much at this time in their lives. They are testing boundaries, exploring their likes and dislikes, forming friendships and discovering how they fit into the world around them. Giving them the opportunity to find a yoga practice, no matter how deep they dive, is a gift that keeps giving. Kids do better academically, socially and physically when they are able to slow down, breathe and take it all in.

This world is overwhelming. We hear about more and more children suffering from stress these days. In my thoughts and the opinion's of many child psychologists a child shouldn't even know what the word stress really means at such a tender age. Giving them the ability to learn how to understand, cope and manage their feelings is an integral part of the developmental process. There are so many ways that we as parents can do this. One of the tools I use with my children is the practice of yoga.

This is not just the practice of the asanas (poses) but the connection to the breath. Introducing them to simple breathing techniques to bring calm and peace. Teaching them to listen to their feelings/emotions and deal with them in healthy ways. The breathing and the movement that come with a steady yoga practice can bring about monumental changes in your child's behavior.

Tomorrow I will post the class that I taught today along with some pictures and videos. Make sure to follow our blog and "Like" us on Facebook so you don't miss out on all the fun. Look forward to hearing from you and seeing pics of your littles practicing yoga too!

Children's Yoga Workshop in March

Welcome to 'My Little Yoga' children's book and blog!

Welcome to 'My Little Yoga' children's blog. I am extremely happy to be bringing my love for yoga and children together in an interactive children's book series for babies, toddlers and early education. The first in a series of books that bring yoga from the studio into your home, My Little Yoga, introduces kids to the practice of yoga through the colorful and fun story of Mason Monkey and his Costa Rican jungle friends. The postures are age appropriate, the breath exercise is fun and engaging, and the relaxing postures will be a helpful tool in your child's night time routine.
The book is currently available for purchase on our business Facebook page while we are in the process of building our website.

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We are based in the Tampa, St. Pete, & Clearwater areas and do readings at local fairs, children's boutiques and yoga studios. We will be posting updated event information regularly, so please join our blog and join us for one of these fun filled outings.

In addition to readings, we will be posting children's yoga videos, pictures, creative movement exercises, age appropriate breathing techniques, meditation practices, and Tai Chi exercises. I am so pleased to bring this to you and your little monkey.

Peace, love and Namaste!