Yoga has always been my go-to for relaxing and feeling in tune with my physical body. Today, I’m talking with a yoga instructor who is focused on bringing this ancient practice to children.
What We Talked About
- Ways to introduce yoga to children
- How yoga can help both parents and children manage emotions
- Building emotional awareness in children
- The four pillars of Yogi Bean
- Morning and evening yoga rituals for parents and children
- How to add a bit of yoga to your daily life
Things to Remember
“Parenting is similar to the breath, a lot of expansion and contraction.”
“When you change how you breathe, you can change how you feel.”
“Having good posture is important for the mind and body connection.”
“When your goal is to get children to sit quietly and still you need to let them move a little bit.”
“Making children aware of their feelings is a lifelong tool to help them cope with bigger feelings.”
“Everything is a phase.”
― Lauren Chaitoff
Additional Resources:
Lauren’s Book: 108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids: Stomp Like a Dinosaur, Flutter Like a Butterfly, Breathe Like the Sun
Let’s Continue the conversation…
Now, Lauren and I want to hear from you!
Can yoga help children manage big feelings and emotions? Listen in as my guest, Lauren Chaitoff shares her insights.
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More About My Guest
Lauren Chaitoff is the founder and chief visionary officer of Yogi Beans, certified yoga and Pilates instructor, and author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids.
The book offers a playful approach to yoga, while also offering awareness of yoga’s effectiveness at stress reduction and emotional regulation in children. 108 Awesome Yoga Poses For Kids is a playful visual guide to poses across different themes.
Yogi Beans is a renowned children’s yoga and wellness organization that offers kids’ yoga classes, programs in and after school, teacher training, and professional development courses that educate children and their caretakers on holistic health and well-being. yogibeans.com
- Website: Yogi Beans
- Facebook: Yogi Beans
- Instagram: @yogi_beans
- YouTube: Yogi Beans
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