Yoga crafts for kids

Use pipe cleaners to recreate poses and how they make us feel. Kids can decorate the "yoga mat" with crayons.

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

This week we go a little more internally with the Niyamas. The Niyamas are all about self-awareness. When we practice yoga, it is most important that we listen to our bodies. When reaching for our toes, it's okay if we don't quite make it. Sure, some kids can reach the bottom of their foot in a forward bend, but that's not important. All that matters is that we are on our mats moving and breathing how we feel comfortable. We do yoga to feel good in our bodies! Not to push ourselves into…

Check out Sunburst Yoga's newest blog post about how to make an eye pillow! Fun and easy craft for yogis of any age! http://sunburstyoga.com/2013/08/how-to-make-an-eye-pillow/ FYI...They added a subscribe via e-mail option to their blog (my favorite way to insure I see posts from blogs)

A simple DIY mindfulness craft for kids. Make kindness rocks to help support kids in learning how to be mindful.

Today we did yoga at our active playgroup that I help facilitate. Our group is geared for preschoolers (2-5 year olds, which covers quite a range of ability). We all did an ABC yoga DVD together and then made flexible dolls out of pipe cleaners. It worked very well with the 3 and 4 year olds, some of the younger ones enjoyed putting the beads on and giving their doll a haircut, but needed a lot of assistance. Definitely a good “Mommy and me” activity where there is a one to one ratio for our…

Inside: 12 amazing yoga poses to celebrate the magic of Walt Disney. Let's embark on a magical journey through the world of Disney with this unique yoga sequence. Each pose captures the spirit of a beloved Disney character or tale, allowing you to reconnect with your childhood wonder and joy while engaging in a productive

Story time is a staple in kid's yoga and adding a craft can support the lesson. Have fun with these 20 crafts inspired by kid's books.

YOGA PROP IDEAS FOR KIDS! And stuff you probably have at home or in the classroom! Tons of fun and simple ideas to incorporate props into teaching kids yoga. Keep their attention throughout your class, brain break, or simply at home! Kids Yoga Stories

Every kids yoga teacher needs a few good yoga games for kids and teens. Here are some fun yoga games for improving attention and concentration.