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!