Calming to Quiet: Top 3 Ways to Transition Children to Relaxation

Calming to Quiet: Top 3 Ways to Transition Children to Relaxation

Kids and grownups that enjoy city-living often spend most of their day in crowded, loud and overstimulating environments. Just try a rush-hour commute on the subway or visit a school cafeteria at lunch time and notice what happens to your nervous system. Read on to learn our top three methods for transitioning to relaxation.

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How to Try Giraffe Pose with Kids (Plus Fun Yoga Pose Variations)

How to Try Giraffe Pose with Kids (Plus Fun Yoga Pose Variations)

Giraffe Pose combines two traditional yoga poses, Upward Salute and Standing Crescent. It fosters focus and balance, and strengthens abdominal muscles while increasing flexibility of the spine and shoulders, and expanding the chest.

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Planting My Feet: How to Try Mindful Walking

Planting My Feet: How to Try Mindful Walking

We all understand and appreciate the energy we receive from the sun and the vital role it plays in our health. But what about the energy we receive from the earth?

Our bodies are designed for walking and evolved to support our hunter-gatherer ancestors traveling several miles a day in search of food and shelter.

But as technology and modern lifestyle invite us to become more sedentary, our health is suffering. It is more beneficial to incorporate movement throughout the day than to exercise for 30 minutes at the gym. Additionally, our connection to the earth allows us to feel secure and grounded while reducing stress.

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How to Strengthen the Body and Increase Flexibility With Bee Pose

How to Strengthen the Body and Increase Flexibility With Bee Pose

Our Bee Pose combines mountain pose with a shoulder opener, arm and leg isolations and breathing work. It creates focus and balance while strengthening the legs, ankles and feet. The shoulder movements increase flexibility while expanding the chest.

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