Star Pose (Utthita Tadasana)

 With the shortest day of the year behind us, we now look forward to the return of the light!  And while we anticipate it, this year more than ever i’ve developed a deep acceptance of and maybe even love for these dark days.  My son helped grow this appreciation as we have been operating mostly in low light in our house for about a month, at his insistence.  What began with frustration has actually grown to appreciation as I embrace the natural way of winter life a little more.  Although, let me say last night I was told…

Kids doing yoga.  You’ve heard about it, but honestly you have no idea what on earth it is.  Because if someone is very softly asking your child to reach up to the golden sun while saying: “I am a soft dove floating through the sky and radiating peace”, that will NEVER HAPPEN. 

Let me share what kids yoga really is all about!

It has been said that during the first 6 weeks of the school year, parents, teachers, and children are wise to have “ultimate grace, ultimate compassion, and ultimate acceptance” on all that goes down. In my own personal opinion, that person forgot to mention: “and do lots of yoga!”

It’s in times like the start of school that I remember why i’m doing the work I do. Helping you grow healthy, balanced kids (who are resilient and self-aware) through yoga and mindfulness. Yoga for kids greatly aids in challenging transitions like starting a new school year.

Appleseed is bringing yoga to the classroom in the 2018-2019 school year! Here are just a few of the benefits of classroom yoga (and why you should bring us to your local school)!

Train Pose (Dandasana)

Whether or not you plan to actually jump on a locomotive this fall, you can easily board this train right in the comfort of your living room! What you can expect is connection to your family, a song or two, and a trip as wild as your imagination!

Kids love train pose. It’s benefits include: a strong core and spinal muscles, improved posture, stretches the shoulders and chest, and calms the brain.  Train pose allows children to check in with their posture, and who can’t resist and giggles and fun of snuggling close to your family members all while chugging down the railroad track!