Comments on: 8 Dirty Truths About Teaching Kids Yoga

By: Danny

Danny — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:06:43 +0000

I’m teaching to 11 seven year old girl scouts tomorrow. I love the advice and I think it will be very useful. Thanks

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By: Janet Williams

Janet Williams — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:06:53 +0000

Donna, what a fantastic article. I totally agree with everything you say. It is all this and more that allows charm, wonderment and spontaneous group hugs to occur during a Children’s Yoga class.

By: Sylwia

Sylwia — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:14:15 +0000

I appreciate this article; A reminder to us teachers and parents that children yoga class offers ups and downs as well. Be always ready for tears. When you are a parent to a little child you will understand the dynamics of a play-time, and yoga playtime is no different. I learned that the great way to keep kids listen is to make up a story and as you all follow the story the whole group act to it changing shapes of their body through out the story’s 3 phases: the intro, a (dramatic/exciting) culmination, and a (happy) end. If there is a game and a few songs involved – the better. Kids ages 3-8 will be absorbed in the playtime. 1/2 hour of yoga movement is smoothly done. The relaxation part? They will actually look for it as they are now tired and need time to digest the adventure of the story. I agree, lots of props will give a really nice transition from wrestling with a mate, chatters, distractions, to utilizing it such as building a boat of a few props for example…hoberman spheres? what in the world is that? lol… Namaste!

By: HR

HR — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:49:47 +0000

OH boy you hit the nail on the head! But I love teaching kids, it keeps you humble.

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By: Krista Strayer / flourish yoga

Krista Strayer / flourish yoga — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:26:11 +0000

How precious! You really nailed what a class feels like – were you there last night? You are right – Iyengar yoga props are nothing compared to kids yoga!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:08:13 +0000

Hi Donna,

I loved this! From my personal experience teaching children, I can say it is right on! Although the challenges can be many, the joy is worth it all.

I would be interested to know more about how you use these props in your classes.

Thanks again for all you do for all of us who teach yoga to children.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:33:22 +0000

Love this post! Boy, this is GREAT information for anyone thinking of teaching kids yoga…or working with children in any capacity. Thanks for the thoughtful words of wisdom, you are a master!

By: The PranaMama

The PranaMama — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:22:46 +0000

Love this post! Boy, this is GREAT information for anyone thinking of teaching kids yoga…or working with children in any capacity. Thanks for the thoughtful words of wisdom, you are a master!