Daily Gratitude: Why it is a good practice for kids (and their adults!) all year, not just at Thanksgiving
In a world that often emphasizes achievement, productivity, and external validation, teaching kids the power of gratitude can be a...
Fall Favorites: Picture books we love at #yy4k
As you probably already know, at the core of the yogees curriculum is our love for literacy and children's literature. We use picture...
Keeping it Cool: Teaching kids the basics of yoga through the principles of yamas and niyamas
Every parent knows that getting kids to focus and stay active can be a challenge. But what if there was a way to teach them mindfulness,...
Meditation in the carpool line
So many of us as parents seem to struggle finding time to take to be still and quiet, myself included. Some days it feels like if we...
Summers in the Studio, by Jazmin Nova
Summers in the studio are truly like no other... the summer studio was my gateway into adulthood. I believe that although I didn’t start...
What to do when it's too hot to do anything?
Most of the United States is experiencing a pretty intense heat wave, and here in North Texas, it's looking a lot like we might be in for...
parenthood is like gardening and our children are the flowers
“The daughter”, as we so kindly refer to our oldest child, graduated last weekend from The George Washington University located in...
celebrating Purim, St. Patrick's Day, & Holi
This week, we get the honor to celebrate and teach about three distinct holidays... One Jewish, one Christian, and one Hindu. Teaching...
Spread Love
One of the most powerful and meaningful practices of yoga and mindfulness is the practice of radical love... for yourself, your neighbor,...
Mindfulness practices for the digital age
Did you see Goldie Hawn on the "Today Show" last week? Her program called MindUp uses mindfulness practices in the classroom and beyond...
