Hello everyone,

Here's our update this week:

YOGA TIP

Today, I would love to share with you a yoga song that Karen Braeuler, sings in her Yoga Story Time at the San Antonio Public Library. She works with four to ten year olds and their family members. Together, they practice yoga and then do a craft. Below is the opening yoga song. It’s such a fun way to start the session using a familiar tune while adding yoga moves.

OPENING SONG: If You’re Happy and You Know It (Yoga Style)

If you’re happy and you know it, STAND REAL TALL! (Mountain pose)
If you’re happy and you know it, STAND REAL TALL!
If you’re happy and you know it, then your body will surely show it!
If you’re happy and you know it, STAND REAL TALL!

Alternate with:
• BREATHE REAL BIG! (Big breath in – hold it, let a big breath out)
• STRETCH UP HIGH (Reach arms up)
• DO ALL THREE!

A special thank you to Karen for sharing this fun idea. Do you have any yoga songs that you'd like to share with our community?

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR KIDS

Don't miss this one! I asked my dear friend, Jenn, to talk to us about her recommended essential oils for children - in our homes, classrooms, and studios. I've been experimenting with a few oils to help with my daughter's allergies. Check out Jenn's other recommendations for keeping germs at bay, problems getting to sleep, and overwhelm.

Read MUST-HAVE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN here, or pin it for later.

KIDS YOGA LINKS

Five popular links on our website this past week:

May your week be filled with health, happiness, and gratitude!

Giselle

P.S. If you're looking for a fun activity to celebrate during this gratitude holiday, check out our new digital THANKSGIVING YOGA CARDS FOR KIDS:

Practice these 12 yoga postures to celebrate this special occasion through movement. Each yoga pose is coupled with 12 Thanksgiving-themed keywords (ex.be a turkey, pumpkin, and sunflower). End your yoga session with a Gratitude Meditation. An index, yoga tips, pose descriptions, and guided meditation are included. The illustrated yoga kids are multicultural from seven countries. Recommended ages: 3+.

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Printing instructions are here.
Yoga card game ideas are here.