2024-02-19 23:58
Maybe the biggest news coming from Young Yoga Masters this month is that a new Business Accelerator and Mastermind Teacher’s Circle will be opening to support kids yoga teachers!
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Kids can get as stressed out as adults. Stress can make you or break you. Teach kids how to handle it so they can become the Arichitects of their own lives. Leadership beings in childhood.
2023-12-30 22:15
Yearly planning is an important part of a kids yoga business. Planning starts with looking back on what worked, what didn’t, and what you will do differently next year. Here’s a… Read More
2023-11-11 17:53
Are you thinking of getting certification to teach yoga to kids? The Yoga Alliance has changed how you get your kids yoga teacher certification requirements from 2024 onward. If you want to… Read More
2023-10-04 03:57
I would love to have you to join me at the Intentional Well-Being Conference on October 22nd, 2023, at The Hamilton Convention Center in Hamilton ON.
Intentional, nourishing, and inclusiv… Read More
2023-10-04 03:35
I talked with Giselle Sharlow from Kids Yoga Stories about Finding your Niche as a Kids Yoga Teacher.
You can watch our full talk here or read the highlights below:
This is a revise… Read More
2023-06-15 21:16
Young Yoga Masters held a survey for the month of May, 2023. In that time we got almost a hundred responses to better understand people interested in kids yoga. Here are the results to thes… Read More
2023-05-24 14:56
Today, I want to take a moment to share some wonderful news that has me feeling happy and proud. One of the graduates of our recent 200 Hour yoga teacher training was featured in the n… Read More
2023-05-16 18:25
When I first started teaching I had so much passion for yoga because it has transformed my life. Once I became a yoga teacher, I wanted everyone to discover it’s miracles. Finding a ni… Read More
2023-05-12 15:22
We all have times when we don’t feel good about ourselves. We might feel anxious about what’s happening around us, to change, or to a trauma where we feel ashamed or blame oursel… Read More
2023-05-03 23:35
Everyone who enters is guaranteed a prize.
Enter Contest Here
It’s time for a Giveaway!
We’re excited to announce that we’re having a contest.
We want your f… Read More
2023-05-03 23:35
Give your feedback and get a Yoga Alphabet mailed to you. Complete the survey before May 31, 2023Giveaway Complete!
Thanks to everyone who completed the survey and provided feedback for o… Read More
2023-04-11 19:44
Well festivals are returning after years off, and I couldn’t be more excited to get back out there that I’m considering them all.
If you’re ever wondering whether to jum… Read More
2023-03-23 16:45
We all have times when we don’t feel good about ourselves. We might feel anxious about what’s happening around us, to change, or to a trauma where we feel ashamed or blame oursel… Read More
2023-03-23 02:02
I know wanting to be a Kids Yoga Teacher is kind of confusing because there are a lot of different levels of certification for kids and younger teachers.
So in March Mini-Training, I answ… Read More
2023-03-18 01:36
You’re probably aware of the classic freeze dance game, in which everyone dances to the music and then freezes in a yoga pose when the music stops.
Having a playlist of songs like t… Read More
2023-03-16 00:13
Sun Salutations are great for kids in children’s yoga but today’s song is more suited for tweens and teens.
Teach the Sun Salutations using this upbeat instructional music b… Read More
2023-03-09 21:22
I remember when I was younger and dealing with problems that overwhelmed me, I learned about affirmations. Saying, “I can do this. I am strong.” My father taught me one I still… Read More
2023-03-03 01:34
Lately, I’ve had a lot of meetings with people graduating from the self-paced training. Reading their lesson plans and feedback on their classes I got inspired by how they are impactin… Read More
2023-02-11 18:25
When you’re running your business, you’ve got a lot on your plate.
Like a couple of weeks ago when I wrote in my newsletter that registration would open for the children&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-12 19:02
Last week at the Monthly Mini-Training we imagined our perfect schedules. Imagining and dreaming as if anything was possible. It feels liberating to let go of limitations, even just for a wh… Read More
2022-12-16 10:20
Are you wondering how you could introduce mindfulness to children and integrate it into your home or classroom routine?
Stephanie S. Cheung, elementary school teacher and kids yoga and mi… Read More
2022-10-06 20:12
Family yoga is an antidote to all the rushing and planning in family life.
It creates a space for healthy movement and playtime for adults and kids. Everyone is on the same level (the flo… Read More
2022-09-15 16:45
I feel a little embarrassed that when I first started teaching yoga, I had trouble with pacing.
I would run out of time and cut the savasana to 2 minutes. Then overcompensate the next cla… Read More
2022-09-08 21:58
As a children’s yoga teacher, you may not need to explain philosophy to children in your typical kids yoga classes. You might add a story or a game that helps to bring concepts to lig… Read More
2022-09-03 17:23
The way yoga is portrayed on social media you might think you need to have a certain body type to do yoga. But the wisdom of Yogic Philosophy tells us that any body can do yoga. … Read More
2022-08-18 13:41
How can a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification help you as a Kids’ Yoga Teacher?
If you want to level up in your kids’ yoga teacher career, you might have considered registerin… Read More
2022-06-15 18:03
It’s finally summer! A perfect time for a Kids Yoga Summer Camp.
I remember the first time I offered a full day/full week kids yoga camp, it was not what I expected.
The biggest… Read More
2022-05-21 13:52
The May 2022 monthly mini-training was so interesting we decided to put it up on YouTube for everyone to see. Check out The Science of Mindfulness with guest Parampreet Singh here.
Para… Read More
2022-04-28 20:22
Let’s talk about family yoga, more specifically, adult and tot yoga.
I taught an adult/tot yoga class for over a decade at a community centre. Back then it used to be called M… Read More
2022-04-06 22:30
Chakras for Children
Explain the chakras to children by looking at the Sanskrit word Chakra that is translated as meaning wheel of energy. Comparing chakras to wheels helps children under… Read More
2022-03-31 20:48
When Spring is in the air, a lesson plan with a spring theme is a must!
There are so many opportunities to tie in movement, breath, and nature themes with this time of renewal and rebirth… Read More
2022-03-23 18:57
Do you use a lesson plan for your kids’ yoga sessions?
We do! There are a number of ways you can structure your lesson plan to help children succeed in yoga class. We cover lesso… Read More
2022-03-10 21:40
Last week I got an email from a new program coordinator looking for a kids yoga teacher for their March Break camps.
She wanted a teacher to come in for half an hour every day of March Br… Read More
2022-03-03 21:59
We’re aiming to knock your socks off so you can do yoga with all these ideas!
In this blog post, we will give you 10 ideas for yoga classes that are perfect for youth during Spring… Read More
2022-02-25 18:35
There was a time I tried marketing my business on social media and I can say creating content consumed a LOT all of my time.
The thing is, marketing on Facebook or Instagram is not as eff… Read More
2022-02-23 23:43
Ready to learn how to market your kids’ yoga classes without social media?
There was a time I tried marketing my business on social media and I can say creating content consumed a L… Read More
2022-02-17 22:51
Are you offering kids yoga classes in person again?
Does it feel like a million years since you’ve thought about how you can start marketing your services and classes?
It sure… Read More
2022-01-25 23:21
If only my first kid’s yoga book, the only one I could find in 1998, had taught me exactly what a kids yoga class would be like from start to finish. It seems easy enough from the outs… Read More
2022-01-18 22:30
I want to share a workbook with you that helps me plan for my business.
Every month we have a Free Monthly Check-in and this month, January 2022, we will be doing an activity from this w… Read More
2022-01-06 12:03
2021 Year in Review for Young Yoga Masters
I breathed a sigh of relief when 2021 quietly slipped out of sight, it was a very challenging year no thanks to the presence of Covid-19… Read More
2021-12-23 22:08
During the holidays, inappropriate behaviour erupts when schedules, diets, and sleep patterns get thrown off. This can happen to children and adults! The next thing you know you’ve go… Read More
2021-11-09 16:08
I received an email from a Young Yoga Masters trainee in the Mindfulness for Children training, asking about how to start her kids’ yoga business and get paid to teach kids classes… Read More
2021-09-16 20:04
In August of 2021, Yoga Alliance (YA) announced the updates for the online training provision. Many Registered Yoga Schools anxiously awaited the new provisions so they could set their trai… Read More
2021-07-20 01:27
This summer I decided to put away my phone, take a social media hiatus, and go on some self-paced retreats. These have really helped me enter relaxation mode and it feels amazing.
L… Read More
2021-05-26 22:09
Recognizing the Signs of Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
In the Monthly Kids Yoga Teacher Check-In we look at some of the signs of Trauma and how to help children and teachers relax.
In al… Read More
2021-05-26 22:09
Recognizing the Signs of Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
In the May Kids Yoga Teacher Check-In we look at how to help children and teachers relax.
In all honesty, this topic is my own requ… Read More
2021-04-20 23:25
The Kids Yoga Conference (KYC) is a yearly event for learning, professional development, and connection that supports the adults bringing yoga and mindfulness to youth.
The 2021 KYC was o… Read More
2020-09-17 01:40
Times are busy so here are 5 quick tools for kids yoga teachers:
Kids Yoga Tool #1: Updated Free Yoga Alphabet to Learn Names for Back to School
I updated the Free PDF of our Yoga Alphabet P… Read More
2020-08-05 06:05
With Yoga Alliance temporarily allowing online yoga teacher training, you have a new option to get a Certificate from home.
Many people are intrigued, but also a little confused, by all the… Read More
2020-02-08 03:05
What happens when you are used to teaching one age group, then get a class with a whole new demographic?
I got a letter about this from Jeri Cresson, a Graduate of our 95 Hour Training. In i… Read More
2019-10-10 18:20
Watch this Video on Kids Yoga Teacher Training for Halloween Yoga Ideas
Halloween is full of spooks and scares and gives kids yoga teachers a great opportunity for Social and Emotional Learn… Read More
2019-09-15 11:58
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Last Saturday, for the first time in the hundred plus years of professional tennis, a Canadian won a Grand Slam Singles Championship. It was an event cele… Read More
2019-06-23 23:10
If you’ve read my bio, you saw that I once lived in an Ashram for six years. The Guru Ram Das Ashram in Toronto to be exact. It had 16-18 seekers living in one very large house/y… Read More
2019-06-23 22:58
Benefits of Live Training: Experienced Mentors!
Yoga Alliance requires in-person training for certification.
The Young Yoga Masters 95 Hour Kids Yoga training is coming up to its 7th year n… Read More
2019-06-01 21:31
You’re about 45 days away from the 12 Day Summer Certification with Young Yoga Masters. Questions have been coming in about how the program works, which prompted our next free w… Read More
2019-06-01 21:31
You’re about 45 days away from the 12 Day Summer Certification with Young Yoga Masters. Questions have been coming in about how the program works, which prompted our next free w… Read More
2019-05-09 19:11
With Mother’s Day nearing, here are 3 quick tools to make your day special.
1. Free Printable Mothers Day Kids Yoga Tool
It made me so very happy to see this post on Instagram of our F… Read More
2019-04-04 00:08
Cyndi from Young Yogis Toronto is on the stage teaching a Warrior Sequence in the Kids Yoga Class
Our 30 Minute Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
Last weekend was the 6th year I’ve rented a booth… Read More
2019-02-25 22:39
We had wonderful participation in the free webinar video training over the weekend.
I want to thank everyone for your great questions and feedback. We met, we talked, we learned a lot about… Read More
2019-02-20 02:43
It’s mid-winter in my town and we’ve been hit with a lot of snow and cold weather, freezing up a few things like my windshield wipers and my time. Has your time felt like its fro… Read More
2019-01-10 01:47
Life is known for its surprises and December was no exception. That month I treated myself to the Kundalini Yoga Winter Solstice Sadhana in Florida for lots of yoga, meditation, and healthy… Read More
2018-10-17 14:59
Last weekend I was in Washington, DC speaking at the National Kids Yoga Conference about the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and how teachers can use meaningful stor… Read More
2018-09-26 20:38
When I introduce the Frog Yoga Alphabet resources to participants Yoga Literacy Certificate of the kids yoga teacher training, I emphasize that the alphabet letters make words, words ma… Read More
2018-02-22 01:18
On Consciously Creating Your Future vs. Going with the Flow
One of my favourite things about the New Year is getting a new planner. I’ve ordered many different workbooks over the years… Read More
2018-02-11 21:13
The weather today in Canada is cold and snowy, perfect for getting cozy in front of the TV to watch the Olympic Games. This morning I was up early to watch the women’s moguls competiti… Read More
2018-01-11 07:46
The holiday season is officially over. Gosh, how I enjoyed this break! It’s so cold outside, I just love being holed up in my cozy attic and giving my creativity free reig… Read More
2017-12-17 16:24
It’s the last week of classes before the holidays and we had our first real winter storm yesterday and our street looks like a beautiful Canadian winter holiday scene.
The down side i… Read More
2017-10-22 14:09
Mindfulness for Teachers and Parents – How Not to Explode
Have you ever had one of those times when everything feels loud? There’s so much to do and no one is listening and all y… Read More
2017-10-22 14:09
Mindfulness for Teachers and Parents – How Not to Explode
Have you ever had one of those times when everything feels loud? There’s so much to do and no one is listening and all y… Read More
2017-09-16 22:18
The harsh truth for anyone, but especially someone self-employed, is that the last thing you want is to do is spend most of a month in a hospital ward. Welcome to my August.
Three days befor… Read More
2017-07-18 00:16
After yoga teacher training, starting your yoga teaching business is kind of like telling the world you’re a yoga fanatic.
Before teacher training the practice of yoga is highly person… Read More
2017-06-25 01:02
I’m away from home and I’ve been thinking about a family of swans I stumbled across a couple of weeks ago while I was out for a walk.
I just finished teaching a full week of the… Read More
2017-05-13 22:37
That’s a happy baby me, Aruna Kathy Humphrys with my mom.Once when I was fifteen, I was lying flat on my back on the hot asphalt of a road not far from my house, staring up at a blue s… Read More
2017-04-21 01:32
While planning my kids yoga classes for the daycare’s theme “Earth Day” I set to work looking for a book or some kind of visual for supporting material.
First I remembered… Read More
2017-04-12 19:24
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words, in kids yoga you could say the same about a good prop. A good prop becomes your classroom management as it silences conversati… Read More
2017-02-21 15:36
At Young Yoga Masters, we’re heading into a weekend of Inclusive Yoga Kids Yoga Teacher training and we’re preparing interesting supplies like bubbles, stickers and foam noodles… Read More
2017-02-03 23:43
My large experience in traveling the world and working is that we’re a lot much more alike than different at the heart. And sport is a great common denominator. – Dr. Frank Hayde… Read More
2017-01-07 15:59
Welcome to the first newsletter of 2017. Today I have a free downloadable workbook that I’ll explain more about below.
I also want to make sure you know about the Early Registrat… Read More
2016-12-10 04:59
Christmas present shopping can be hard when you are not quite sure what a person needs. So today’s blog is a gift list with a twist. It’s filled with cool things I th… Read More
2016-11-19 23:52
These last two weeks have been very difficult for many yoga loving, open hearted and equality minded individuals. I was one of many, many, people who stayed up through the night into t… Read More
2016-10-10 18:22
Installing a secret agent program on some one’s cell phone is not always simple, but on occasion it really is worth the attempt simply to understand. Folks may put in a secret agent ap… Read More
2016-10-04 12:58
Mobile phones have today come to function as the alternative of teens to consult with various other folks actually individuals they don’t understand. With spy phone app the newest news… Read More
2016-10-03 08:33
Discovering the very best documented cleaner on your pc may be basic as of this time because of the fact which you can only rely on sites that offer reports and recommendations all from the… Read More
2016-10-01 03:31
There was a time when recess time during a school day was thought of as a way for kids to run around and burn off extra energy so they could get back to sitting still for book learning… Read More
2016-09-28 13:30
Spy applications is a truly specialized goods and things can go wrong folks actually have issues from now and after that. When you buy the spy phone software remember to understand the parti… Read More
2016-09-10 20:17
Did you know there is a National Kids Yoga Conference? Today I’m back to blogging with a sneak preview of my Conference workshop: Advanced Business Planning for a Sustainable Kid… Read More
2016-08-13 19:44
Olympics as a Theme for Kids Yoga Lessons
With the Rio Summer Olympics well underway, we’ve updated old blog posts to help you incorporate the games as a theme in your classes. W… Read More
2016-06-29 18:31
Summer is here! Why not make it a summer to remember by joining us at one or two of these fun-filled events that will inspire you for the year ahead!
As it turns out – all Early Regist… Read More
2016-06-23 17:04
Want to teach kids yoga classes but not sure where to start? Every country, state, city and neighborhood is unique, so a great way to find out what will work where you live is through… Read More
2016-05-17 22:52
Use discount code: YoungYogaMasters and save 10% until the end of May!
Young Yoga Masters will be attending and presenting at the Kids Yoga Conference in Washington DC this September… Read More
2016-05-11 18:54
With news of the ongoing advocacy work of Yoga Alliance to prevent Yoga Teaching from becoming legislated, it is not unreasonable to feel a little confused about what is actually required t… Read More
2016-04-18 04:46
Earth Day Lesson Plan for Kids Yoga
Earth Day provides a great theme for kids yoga to show our love of the planet, yoga style. Here’s an Earth Day lesson plan and free coloring page fo… Read More
2016-03-29 21:58
Finding Opportunities for Collaboration
The reality of entrepreneurship for yoga teachers is often more complicated than one may assume, and it is easy to feel discouraged when you look aro… Read More
2016-03-08 20:09
An Amazing Way to Get Kids’ Attention
It’s amazing how much use you can get out of a 99c bottle of dish detergent.
Picture a classroom full of young students, some eager to… Read More
2016-02-18 01:13
I have a new love in my life. I found her far away on a trip-of-a-lifetime during 8 weeks of travel. Her name is India and Wow! I’m head over heels!
Going to India was easier tha… Read More
2015-11-25 16:00
There is always “that one child.”
All the children run exuberantly across the field, all but one. Alone in the field, perhaps just standing there, looking at the sky, the c… Read More
2015-11-12 16:00
Let’s face it, being a tween is hard! You are not a kid anymore and you are not quite a teenager. Tweens come to yoga class each week, like adults, with many issues or concerns. Last s… Read More
2015-10-06 05:54
300 Blog Posts About Kids Yoga!
Welcome to the 300th blog post of Young Yoga Masters. I can’t believe I’ve made it!
I started this blog in 2007, with an aim to put kids yoga on t… Read More
2015-09-16 18:06
In the practicum of our Kids Yoga Teacher Certification, we offer free kids yoga classes. In the world of yoga, classes with student teachers are usually free. You can get great experie… Read More
2015-09-02 04:02
Teaching Yoga in the Practicum of the New Orleans Kids Yoga Teacher CertificationIf you teach kids yoga you’re bound to have a few awkward moments, it goes with the territory. They som… Read More
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