by Maia Horsager | Feb 2, 2021 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Teaching Tips, Yoga Themes
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 22, 2021 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Lesson Plans, Yoga Themes
Ready to teach a Valentine’s Day themed yoga class to kids? Or bring a little more love into their daily movement and mindfulness? Or are you hoping to entice your little ones to get involved in your yoga practice and need some fresh themed pose ideas? The...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 21, 2021 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Games
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 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Teaching Tips
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 | Jan 14, 2021 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Teaching Tips
Classroom management for kids yoga teachers is hard, Just as it can be challenging for Specialist teachers, small group educators, or folks who see different kids frequently. Classroom management is hard for public school teachers, it’s hard in a studio with...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 13, 2021 | Mindful Crafts, Mindfulness for Kids, Yoga for Kids
A mindful Zen garden for kids is a simple and fun craft that you can do with your kids at home or in a kids’ yoga class. A Zen garden is an ancient meditation technique developed by Japanese monks to aid in mindfulness. They created large sand and rock gardens...
by Maia Horsager | Jan 12, 2021 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Teaching Tips
When teaching kids yoga classes, most of the time you want to get the kids moving and keep them active; a yoga sequence can be a great way to do that. You also want to give them time to relax, breathe, and feel calm. Finding a balance between the two can be tricky...
by Maia Horsager | Dec 30, 2020 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Lesson Plans, Yoga Stories
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 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Games, Yoga Teaching Tips
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 | Yoga for Kids, Yoga Lesson Plans, Yoga Themes
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...
