by Maia Horsager | Feb 23, 2021 | Kid's Yoga
How do you teach yoga in schools in a way that is equitable for students of color? I’ll be honest up front: this might be a tricky topic for some folks to read about, but it’s important. I’ve struggled with naming it for years, and it’s...
by Maia Horsager | Feb 2, 2021 | Kid's Yoga
Teaching well-themed kids yoga classes is hard. Yes I know, yoga is calming and fun… but kids are not inherently calm so the disconnect is sometimes very real. Flashback to four years ago, when I first started teaching Movement (Yoga in public schools is...
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 | Feb 20, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
I got an email from a subscriber recently asking for some ideas for the game, “Yogi Says.” Now, I did not invent this game, either the “Simon says” version or the newer adapted version of Yogi Says… But I do enjoy the game and I have...
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 22, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Brain Breaks are an easy way to give kids a little exercise without it seeming like work, and to give their brain a much needed break from the task at hand. Everyone knows how important it is to get up and move when you’ve been sitting. Not only for adults, but...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 9, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Kids need to have fun but they also benefit from yoga. Do yoga games work? Kiddos need to be creative, active, and mentally stimulated. They love visuals, they enjoy being leaders (occasionally), and they like to try new things (sometimes!). How do I combine all of...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 7, 2020 | Kid's Yoga
Kids love to pretend they are animals. There are plenty of ABC kids yoga poses to help them in this endeavor. In my kids yoga classes, I try to teach with a weekly theme. Most often we start with several weeks of animal poses, and we use the ABC’s to help guide...
by Maia Horsager | May 28, 2018 | Kid's Yoga
Summer is a time for games! Can they be yoga games? Absolutely. Indoor games, outdoor activities, and hopefully lots of active games learned from neighborhood kids or camp counselors. I remember the days when I would wake up late, eat sugary cereal, and immediately go...
