How Relaxing in Child's Pose Benefits Children and Grownups

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How Relaxing in Child's Pose Benefits Children and Grownups

As we continue our exploration of transformation this month, we have found ourselves often resting in child's pose, imagining we are eggs about to hatch into tadpoles, caterpillars or birds. It has been a great reminder that stillness can be full of powerful potential.

In both adult and children's yoga classes, child's pose provides a home base, a place to return to in between vigorous sequences and a perfect spot to connect to our breathing.

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Volcano Pose Helps the Class Take a Brain Break and Energize the Body

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Volcano Pose Helps the Class Take a Brain Break and Energize the Body

Volcano Pose combines three traditional yoga poses - Mountain, Forward Fold and Star. Mountain pose creates focus, stability and balance. This pose is perfect for a brain break or to release stress or tension. Also great to focus attention during transitions.

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

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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)

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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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