by Maia Horsager | Feb 16, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Here’s a way to get kids to move and be active while reading and being creative: a kids yoga lesson plan based on the book Journey Movement and literacy. Active kids and a love of reading. Yoga and storytelling. The first year I started teaching yoga at a K-4...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 2, 2018 | Kid's Yoga
Storytelling with Yoga? It works! Kids are hard to control in a group. Teaching kids how to move their bodies in a specific way (like yoga) with clear directions is really hard, too. Imagine you have a whole group of kiddos, active and moving, needing something to...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 21, 2021 | Kid's Yoga
We all know that it’s super important to get kids moving and active; playing yoga games is one way to do that. Sitting all day is not good for much. And with the Coronavirus and so many more kids sitting longer in front of screens right now, we need to...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 14, 2021 | Kid's Yoga
Yoga for kids is full of benefits for all ages. We know this already! It’s good for their bodies and their coordination. It’s helpful in keeping them calm and learning about self-regulation. Plus, it helps them focus in school, and be more...
by Maia Horsager | Dec 30, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Ready for a free kid’s yoga lesson plan based on the book, The Giving Tree? It’s an excellent lesson plan for anyone wanting to teach kids about generosity, friendship, and compassion. Scroll down for the lesson plan in the post. If you’ve never read...
by Maia Horsager | Dec 23, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Need some fresh ideas and games for teaching virtual kids yoga classes? Or moving to socially distant learning soon and want some refreshers on virtual or distance kids yoga games? Well, it’s still winter here in Minnesota, and still the pandemic. I’ve...
by Maia Horsager | Dec 7, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Do you need some teaching ideas for winter and the holidays for your kids yoga classes? Look no further! I have a huge list of ideas for how to bring the joy and love of yoga during the cold months of the year. Winter is officially here! Well, in Minnesota it started...
by Maia Horsager | Dec 1, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Yoga books are a new and popular way to help introduce yoga to kids. *Post updated December 2020* I love using yoga stories in school, in my classroom, and at home with my nephew. Having an adorable and succinct story to teach kids how to do poses is a great way to...
by Maia Horsager | Nov 12, 2020
Full-size kids yoga pose cards in a printable PDF. Get over 100 kids yoga poses, (109 to be exact) with pose descriptions on how to do each pose. Several poses have variations and modifications as well in an additional card. Get tips and ideas on how to start doing...
by Maia Horsager | Oct 6, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Learn how to do easy yoga poses for kids and teach them the poses with some essential kids yoga themes. What is Yoga for Kids? Yoga for kids is different than yoga for adults! Kids as young as babies and toddlers can start to practice yoga by trying fun and themed...