Tag Archive | yoga
Child’s Play
Teaching yoga to kids can be so much fun. When kids join you on the yoga mat, it’s easy for them to just plop down and dive into the movement. They curiously watch how you move your body and do their best to mimic the movement in theirs – monkey see, monkey do. You don’t […]
Mastering Child’s Pose
One of my teachers, Gina Caputo, once said, “You can always pick out the advanced students in the room. They are the ones who actually will find balasana (child’s pose) during their practice.” This speaks volumes to me. The opportunity to take a break, reconnect with breath and intention and enjoy some introspection during my […]
5 Love Languages of Yoga Teachers and Students
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who speaks a different language? It can take a lot of energy, nuances can be missed and intention can be misunderstood – making communication difficult or non-existent. In Gary Chapman’s Book, The Five Love Languages, he presents the idea that we all “speak” and “hear” […]