Mira's Blog

Real life stories of Yoga with children and other related topics.
You can add your comments or questions to any of the posts. Mira is happy to talk
Yoga with all who share her passion.

13
October
2017

Can Yoga Help Children Battle Obesity?

According to the American Heart Association, obesity is one of the nationā€™s greatest health concerns. In addition to affecting childrenā€™s self-esteem and ability to take part in sporting activities, it is linked to serious health issues, including...

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21
September
2017

Back to School and back to the Benefits of Yoga For Children

We have heard from many teachers and other school officials who are inquiring about the practice of Yoga for their students. One principal contacted us looking for a Yoga teacher in her school. The kids had been taught Yoga for some time and then ...

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10
August
2017

How the Mind Helps the Body Relax

The mind has a powerful impact on the state of the body. The thoughts we hold can shift our physical body from a state of tension to calm - or the other way around. Imagine a sunny day at the beach. There you are. No place to go, nothing to do. Y...

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14
July
2017

Abhyasa and Vairagya Prevent Injury in Yoga Practice

One of the great gifts of Yoga is expanded awareness. In our practice we are asked to pay attention to present moment sensations in the body and to the quality of the breath. Our bodies are exquisitely intelligent. We need only have the discernmen...

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09
June
2017

Inner Space Journey to Help a Child Relax

Is space the final frontier or is our inner world the last thing that we humans have to explore? We live with it all our lives, but the body is often ignored and neglected. Body awareness is a vital component of wellbeing.Ā  Dr. Edmund Jacobson, f...

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23
May
2017

Ayurveda for Children

Some of you are thinking, what the heck is Ayurveda. Others are already familiar with this ancient health system of India. The word itself means life (Ayur), and Veda (science/knowledge), so Ayurveda is the science or knowledge of life. Its two ma...

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