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We would like to extend the idea of YogaFamily.com to all practitioners. As each one of us practices the sacred art and science of yoga, our awareness allows us to see that we are all family, connected by an even greater force...by spirit.

YogaFamily.com is not just about yoga, but it is an invitation to all spiritual beings that would like to connect to community, spirit, and the sacred self.  Whether you practice yoga on the mat or off, we call all seekers and drifters to utilize this free space to expand their practice and community. 

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Reading, storytelling, music, creative arts and earthcare blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the "whole" child. By introducing children to yoga, it is a magical gift that they will carry through many facets of their life.  It provides children with an exciting new way to explore and appreciate their academic and creative potential. Children learn invaluable skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement. Children learn through yoga to expand their creativity, focus their mind more steadily and develop a greater sense of respect for the planet around them.

So much in society, teaches our children to "burn off that energy" or " to run them tire," only to teach our children that this is the norm - to constantly go, go go.  What if you could alter that norm and teach your child that if you can focus on this wide and beautiful energy through the expression of playing and visualization; that it helps to cool the mind and harness that energy in more positive then negative.  Children that practice yoga find they learn amazing tools to help them calm their mind, connect deeper with their body, develop a greater sense of balance. Children today are under a tremendous amount of stress from school, their environment, peer competition and expectations from the media. Stress affects the way children learn and interact with their surroundings. It affects their health, well-being and confidence. Yoga creates the ultimate learning adventure while helping youths de-stress and relax.

Children need to discover the world on their own. Telling them to think harder, do it better, or be a certain way because it's good for them is not the optimal way. Instead, provide a loving, responsive, creative environment for them to uncover their own truths. As they perform the various animal and nature asanas, engage their minds to deepen their awareness. When they're snakes (Bhujangasana), invite them to really imagine that they're just a long spine with no arms and legs. Could you still run or climb a tree? In Tree Pose (Vrksasana), ask them to imagine being a giant oak, with roots growing out of the bottoms of their feet. Could you stay in the same position for 100 years? If you were to be chopped down, would that be OK? Would it hurt?

When they stretch like a dog, balance like a flamingo, breathe like a bunny, or stand strong and tall like a tree, they are making a connection between the macrocosm of their environment and the microcosm of their bodies. The importance of reverence for all life and the principle of interdependence becomes apparent. Children begin to understand that we are all made of the same "stuff." We're just in different forms.

This article was reprinted from www.yogakids.com.  For books and DVDs on yoga for kids, please check out their website. Also explore your local directory for studio and teachers that offer children's yoga classes.

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Question of the day:
Q. I would like to start a practice of yoga but am overweight and 55.  Do you think I should begin a yoga practice?

A. You are never too old or too young to start a yoga practice.  There are a wide variety of yoga styles that can fit different people's need.  If you are looking for a more vigorous yoga, then I would recommend Anusara, Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Astanga or Bikram practice.  if you are older and are just beginning your exercise regiment then I would recommend checking with your doctor and sampling a few beginner classes in these styles, speaking with the teacher explaining your goals for coming to the class. If what they explain is not inline with what you are looking for, don't be afraid to ask for other recommendation.  Most teachers would like to find the right class for you then having your suffer through something you don't like.  Also, finding the right class can come down to the teacher themselves.  Some are more traditionally trained and others blend from different styles. I recommend trying different teachers more then jumping from studio to studio.

 

 

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