FitMom is a mother of two very active boys. She has been an athlete her entire adult life and as an athlete has pursued marathon running, bike races, triathlon, yoga and is currently an avid crossfitter.
She enjoys being outside with her boys and also currently teaches both physical education and yoga at her kids school.
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way to be well created 12.05.10
Things I've Learned Teaching Yoga To Kids
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My children love doing yoga with me- either at home or at school. I am lucky that way, because I am their teacher at school, ha ha ha. How many parents can say that?!
Why do they love it?
They love doing the same silly poses every single week.
They love all the silly stories we tell when we do certain poses- like boat pose.
They love the structure of the same sequence every single week.
They love playing Yoga Pretzels with the flash cards.
They love doing partner yoga with me or their friends.
It's something about connecting with them in a bodily way that also engages their minds that keep them interested.
If you're a parent looking for ways to spend time with your kids', I highly recommend doing yoga with them. There are some really great products on the market today - Leah Kalish has some great DVD's and books for parents and teachers to start a home practice with your kids. And, it's like once you get started and do the poses with them, your children will ask for it regularly. Mine do.
And, of course, all good yoga classes teach handstands and they love those the best!
What are your best ways to stay active with your kids?
Why do they love it?
They love doing the same silly poses every single week.
They love all the silly stories we tell when we do certain poses- like boat pose.
They love the structure of the same sequence every single week.
They love playing Yoga Pretzels with the flash cards.
They love doing partner yoga with me or their friends.
It's something about connecting with them in a bodily way that also engages their minds that keep them interested.
If you're a parent looking for ways to spend time with your kids', I highly recommend doing yoga with them. There are some really great products on the market today - Leah Kalish has some great DVD's and books for parents and teachers to start a home practice with your kids. And, it's like once you get started and do the poses with them, your children will ask for it regularly. Mine do.
And, of course, all good yoga classes teach handstands and they love those the best!
What are your best ways to stay active with your kids?
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