Mira's Blog

Real life stories of Yoga with children and other related topics.
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Yoga with all who share her passion.

29
October
2019

Newlyweds in Kids Yoga Class

Last week in my after school Yoga class, I saw two kids who couldn't keep their hands off each other. Typically this happens with siblings but it turns out these two only just met at this Yoga class. They were like "newlyweds." At ages 8 and 9 yea...

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02
September
2019

Settle The Wind in a Child’s Mind and Body

The fall season is upon us in the Midwest and with it comes dry, variable conditions. Change is in the air with back-to-school as well, which can be unsettling for many children. In addition to the change all around us, a child may also have more...

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17
July
2019

Restorative Yoga Pose for Relaxed and Energized Teens

Adolescence can be a complex and confusing time of life. Phenomenal growth spurts, adult-type stressors and an ever-changing terrain to negotiate can leave a teen feeling exhausted. Teens need a tremendous amount of energy to move through this tim...

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21
May
2019

Book Review - The Warrior Princess by D.L. Murphy

The young Warrior Princess sets out on a quest to discover her Self.  This children’s book dives deep past the poses and into the shining jewel of Yoga – meditation. While the front and back pages of this book have beautifully sketched Yoga poses...

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09
May
2019

Medicine Cards for Kids in Yoga Class

Pick a card and do a pose. It’s a simple “game” that can be engaging for kids while creating a theme for the class. There are many Yoga pose decks out there that often include an image of the pose along with instructions.  I encourage families to ...

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04
February
2019

3 Yoga Poses to Reduce Anxiety

Yoga postures (asanas) help cultivate a sturdy body, a steady mind and balanced emotions. Anxiety, for example, is an “out of body” experience. It’s like a turtle without its shell. It is not possible to have both full body awareness and anxiety. ...

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