Yoga 4 Kids Part I

We are really getting into Yoga for kids and I am posting sites that contribute to this idea.

BENEFITS: A restorative follow-up to last week’s vigorous Warrior pose, Child’s pose gently stretches the muscles of the back, thighs, hips and ankles. It soothes the nervous system and helps relieve stress and fatigue.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Avoid Child’s pose if […]

Yoga Video Compilation

Are you looking for a compilation of yoga videos?
I just found a nice list on Scribd.com.
Click here to see all of them.

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Yoga Prizes at WoYoPracMo

 We have signed up with WoYoPracMo to offer a free personalized yoga mat to a random winner at the end of the month.
This is a great idea and everyone should check out the group.
Here is an excerpt from the page:
Back by popular demand! Formerly NaYoPracMo, we’re […]

mOMmy Yoga

Are you a new mother with a new yoga partner?
I just read a post from IYogaLife about some positions you can try out:
Airplane: Lie on your back, with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Have your baby crawl up your legs until her head peeks over your knees, and you can hold […]

No teacher? Learn yourself

That’s exactly what Helen Kunze did before teaching at the YMCA Center.
Here’s an excerpt:
“I got tired of not having a teacher, so I started teaching it myself,” Kunze said.
Kunze will complete her 200-hour training this month at the Arkansas Yoga Center in Fayetteville, Ark. Her expertise is in Variyoga, which is a blend of three […]