Yoga "Pod" Classes Now Available!

September 02, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

Yoga "Pod" Classes/Private Yoga Parties


Shining Kids Yoga is now offering small group (9 or fewer students) socially distanced, private kids and family yoga classes for interested families!  Here's how it works:

- you find/host the space (your backyard, a local park, etc)
- gather friends/families (9 student maximum)
- one of our amazing Shining Kids Yoga instructors leads a socially-distanced outdoor yoga class just for you!
-  we can also arrange a private ZOOM yoga class for your child and their friends/learning pod-mates or online family yoga sessions

You can set up a one-time event or an on-going weekly class for your child and their friends.  Please note that our maximum participant number at this time is 9 for outdoor classes.

If your child will be part of a learning pod this fall, Shining Kids Yoga can come to your location and teach an outdoor yoga class for your pod on a day/time that works for you!

We also offer outdoor or Zoom yoga birthday parties!

Cost: $100 for a private 45-minute outdoor or Zoom yoga class for up to 9 participants
Email info@shiningkidsyoga.com for more information or to set up a class

Welcome Back, Ms. Mar!

September 02, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

We are so delighted to welcome Mariela Gomez back to our Shining Kids Yoga teaching staff! Mariela was one of our first Shining Kids Yoga teachers and was well loved by many students. We missed her when she moved away to Florida. We are so lucky to have Mariela back on our teaching staff for some of our virtual classes this fall. Join her for Stuffed Animal Yoga Online on Thursdays at 4 p.m.!

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Mariela Gomez

Mariela Gomez has been teaching yoga to babies, parents and children since 2013. After receiving her Budding Yogis certification, she found out she was pregnant! Plans went on hold until motherhood sunk in, and her daughter has been 'teaching' and practicing with her ever since. Mariela's daughter brings such joy, fun, energy and love to her life. As a certified kids, postnatal and adult yoga instructor, she wants to share that experience and playfulness with her students, helping them disconnect from their everyday stresses and connect positively with their children and families. Her kids yoga classes are aimed at helping children focus on breathwork, body movement and overall awareness as tools to help cope with big feelings. Mariela is the owner of My Little Light Yoga in Fort Myers, Florida.



Purchase a Shining Kids Yoga Shirts During Maryland Tax Free Week!

August 09, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

In honor of Maryland Tax Free Week, all of our Shining Kids Yoga shirts are tax free AND on sale for only $10 each!! Plus, free no-contact/doorstep delivery for all Montgomery County, MD addresses.

 Use promo code: TAXFREE at checkout 8/9-8/15
 

Please note, our shirts run small so please size up!
Thank you for supporting our small, local Maryland business!

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Summer Break

June 29, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

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.

Please sign up for our email list to receive updates: Shining Kids Yoga email list sign-up

Have a peaceful & happy summer, yogis!

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Uke & Yoga Sneak Peek!

May 21, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

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!

May 07, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

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

March 17, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

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!

March 14, 2020  /  Andrea Creel

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!