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Summer Break

Thank you to all of the students who joined us for online yoga this spring! We will not be offering yoga classes July 2020. The website will be updated in August with information about upcoming classes/workshops.

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Have a peaceful & happy summer, yogis!

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Uke & Yoga Sneak Peek!

Uke & Yoga is one of our newest online yoga classes for kids!

In this unique combo class, children will learn to play simple songs on the ukulele (Row Your Boat, Happy Birthday) AND practice yoga poses and relaxation techniques that correspond to the theme of the song. Each week we will learn a new song and new poses. In our last class, (6/22) students will present a mini concert and their favorite yoga pose!

Class dates: Mondays 3:30-4:15 p.m. 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22

Cost: $15/class OR purchase a class pack for greater cost savings and flexibility!

Check out a sneak peek of this fun and relaxing class below!










Online Yoga is a Hit!

There are so many things to love about our online yoga classes! Check out what our yoga students enjoyed about their online yoga class with Shining Kids Yoga:

Eleonore: Shark breath it makes me calm

Taylor M:I really liked restorative yoga

Izzy: I liked the spinner game because it was very relaxing even though some poses were very hard

Addie: I liked basically all of it because all of it was very relaxing. Since I don't get a lot of exercise, I like that I can do yoga because it's a really relaxing exercise

Charlotte: I liked it because, usually I have sports during the week, but since I can't do that, and I'm not getting a lot of exercise, yoga is basically my exercise and it's relaxing too

Vicky: I liked the group yoga things. it was really fun!

Mia:It makes me happy love everything to!!!!!!!!!!
Yoga is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brynn: being with everyone

Varuna:
I loved everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yoga is the best

Evie: yoga's so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love yoga!

Preschool Yoga Songs Playlist

Looking for more ways to practice yoga with your toddler or preschooler? Check out our list of yoga songs that are always a hit with this age group!

If your child attends Shining Kids Yoga classes at their pre-school or daycare, they will already be familiar with these songs and can teach you the corresponding yoga poses!

Recorded Music (Note: As an Amazon Associate Shining Kids Yoga earns from qualifying purchases from the links in this article.)

Dance For The Sun

Sleeping Bunnies

Back to the Farm/ Ponies in the Barn

Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing on Rainbows

Fly Like A Butterfly - do butterfly pose while listening to/singing the song

Raining Tacos - this one is for Freeze Dance; kids can dance and laugh to the song, and when you stop the music, they freeze in Tree Pose!

Familiar Songs to Sing with Poses

Row Your Boat - sing while holding boat pose (make sure you do the “crocodile” version of the song the 2nd time through)!

London Bridge - sing while holding bridge pose

ABC Song - sing while stretching arms side to side - can have legs in butterfly pose or a wide angle stretch

We will be continuing to add more yoga resources to our blog! Check back for more fun family yoga ideas later this week!


Andrea Creel, MSW, LMSW, E-RYT 200, YACEP

Andrea is the founder of Shining Kids Yoga, which began as an after-school program at her son's elementary school in 2014. She has been teaching yoga to all ages since 2005.  Andrea completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, D.C. In addition, she received specialized training in children’s yoga from the Radiant Child Yoga program, training in postnatal yoga from Baby OM,  and training in therapeutic yoga from  The Samarya Center.

Andrea is also the creator and facilitator of the Shining Kids Yoga Kids Yoga Teacher Training, a 17-hour certification program in kids yoga.

When not teaching or practicing yoga, Andrea enjoys playing board games with her son, Quinn, singing karaoke, and trying out new vegetarian recipes!

Stuck At Home? Yoga Activities, Books, Games, and More!

Note: As an Amazon Associate Shining Kids Yoga earns from qualifying purchases from the links in this article.

Many of us have suddenly found ourselves with a lot of time at home with the kids! Along with that, people are feeling stressed and overwhelmed - as many of the children in our weekly yoga classes already know, one of the best ways to feel more calm and peaceful is by practicing yoga and deep breathing! 

Check out our list below for fun yoga activities that you can do at home as a family, plus recommended yoga books and games you can order, as well as some recorded audio meditations for children to help them relax at bedtime or anytime! 

Yoga/Mindfulness Crafts and Activities To Do At Home


Make Your Own Meditation Bracelets
How To Make Your Own Yoga Jenga Game
Create Your Own Magical Meditation Stones
Create Your Own Gratitude Stones
Make Your Own Lavender Aromatherapy Spray
How To Do The Yoga Macarena

And if you need some bedtime relaxation assistance, check out our blog post full of tips for helping your child have a relaxing night's sleep: Creating Relaxing Bedtime Rituals For Your Child

Our Favorite Yoga Games & Books!
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Books

My Daddy Is A Pretzel by Baron Baptiste
Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean
Master of Mindfulness: How To Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress by Laurie Grossman, Angelina Alvarez, and Mr. Musumeci’s 5th grade class
Audrey’s Journey: Loving Kindness by Kerry Alison Wekelo
I Am Yoga by Harry Abrams

Games/Cards
Yoga Pretzel Cards
Yogi Fun Cards
Yoga Garden Game

Guided Audio Meditations for Children
narrated by Andrea Creel, Owner of Shining Kids Yoga 
you can find all of our meditations on the Shining Kid Yoga YouTube Channel


Autumn Leaf Meditation
Magical Unicorn Meditation
Gratitude Meditation for Children
Heart-Cloud Lovingkindness Meditation
Rocket Ship Relaxation for Kids
Snowy Magic Carpet Meditation
Flower Butterfly Meditation


Andrea Creel, MSW, LMSW, E-RYT 200, YACEP

Andrea is the founder of Shining Kids Yoga, which began as an after-school program at her son's elementary school in 2014. She has been teaching yoga to all ages since 2005.  Andrea completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, D.C. In addition, she received specialized training in children’s yoga from the Radiant Child Yoga program, training in postnatal yoga from Baby OM,  and training in therapeutic yoga from  The Samarya Center.

Andrea is also the creator and facilitator of the Shining Kids Yoga Kids Yoga Teacher Training, a 17-hour certification program in kids yoga.

When not teaching or practicing yoga, Andrea enjoys playing board games with her son, Quinn, singing karaoke, and trying out new vegetarian recipes!

Hannukah Yoga Ideas

This year, Hannukah begins at sundown on December 22nd.

Look below for some fun Hannukah-inspired yoga activities for kids and families! These games and songs can be used as part of a family Hannukah celebration or as a way to introduce children to other cultures and holiday traditions.

Yoga Dreidel Game - a fun twist on the popular Hannukah game!

What you need:

  • Dreidel

  • Yoga Cards

  • Hebrew Letter cards (can be hand written)

    Instructions for game play:

    1. Lay out 4 yoga cards - these cards correspond to the 4 letters on the dreidel ( נ (nun), ג (gimel), ה (hei), ש (shin)

    2. Spin the dreidel - whatever letter the dreidel lands on is the yoga pose that all players do. After a few rounds, switch out the cards with new poses.

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Hannukah, Oh Hannukah Song with Yoga Poses

We’ve added yoga poses to this traditional Hannukah song! The words in BOLD below correspond with the yoga poses.

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Hannukah, oh Hannukah come light the MENORAH

Let’s have a party, we’ll all dance the hora

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Gather round the TABLE, We’ll give you a treat

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DREIDELS to play with

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And LATKES to eat and while we are playing

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The CANDLES are burning low

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one for each night they shed a sweet light to remind us of days long ago (x2)


Five Little Latkes Chant with Yoga Poses

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Five little latkes sitting on a plate

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The first one says "oh my it's getting late!"

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The second one says "there are donuts over there!"

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The third one says "but we don't care"

(twist)

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The fourth one says "oh yum oh yum"

(bring hands to belly)

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The fifth one says "Isn't Hannukah fun!"

Andrea Creel, MSW, LMSW, E-RYT 200, YACEP

Andrea is the founder of Shining Kids Yoga, which began as an after-school program at her son's elementary school in 2014. She has been teaching yoga to all ages since 2005.  Andrea completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, D.C. In addition, she received specialized training in children’s yoga from the Radiant Child Yoga program, training in postnatal yoga from Baby OM,  and training in therapeutic yoga from  The Samarya Center.

Andrea is also the creator and facilitator of the Shining Kids Yoga Kids Yoga Teacher Training, a 17-hour certification program in kids yoga.

When not teaching or practicing yoga, Andrea enjoys playing board games with her son, Quinn, singing karaoke, and trying out new vegetarian recipes!