Yoga In My School

Empowering you to explore mindfulness and movement with youth. What began in 2009 as a way to connect with other leaders in the kids yoga community has grown into the longest running kids yoga podcast. Donna Freeman is passionate about all things yoga. She covers a wide variety of topics aimed at highlighting amazing work being done and providing tools and tips for immediate use in your life, classes and work. She is the founder of Yoga In My School and the author of 'Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children.' She can be found on Instagram @DonnaKFreeman. Become a supporter of our show with a donation https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405

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Behind the Scenes at The Namaste Book Club with Nancy Alder

Nancy Alder, co-founder with Jenny Naes, of the Namaste Book Club will join up to discuss reading and yoga. We'll have a chance to find out the what, how and why of establishing a book club for yoga enthusiasts and learn some of the behind the scenes work that make it so successful. Nancy will share some of her memorable experiences with authors, fellow club members and the yoga community as we follow along on the journey from idea bouncing around on Twitter to NING community. She may even give ...

May 10, 2010•32 min

Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Stacey Betts, co-authour of Yoga for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and mother of two children with autism, is our special guest for this episode. Join us as we discuss how yoga can benefit children with autism, ways to make the practice of yoga accessible, and much more. If you have a child with autism or work with children with autism you'll definitely want to tune in and learn how yoga can make a difference today. Support the show...

Apr 26, 2010•32 min

Language Learning Thru Yoga

Join Yoga in My School as we discuss language learning thru yoga with Beth Reese of Yoginos: Yoga for Youth, a trilinqual yoga program for kids. Learning languages helps to bridge cultures creating greater understanding and harmony. Discover the language of yoga and how to teach Sanskrit to kids. We'll also be discussing resources available for teaching yoga to kids in languages other than English. Support the show

Apr 12, 2010•32 min

Yoga for Boys

Join Yoga In My School and special quest Kathy Aruna Santokh Humphrys of Young Yoga Masters as they discuss yoga for boys. This episode will examine assumptions about yoga, the disparity between women and men who practice yoga, differences between teaching yoga to girls vs. boys, and things to keep in mind when teaching yoga to boys. Tune in for some great tips to get those young men onto their mats so that they too can benefit from yoga asana, pranayama & relaxation. Support the show...

Apr 06, 2010•34 min

Yoga for Peace with Shanti Generation's Abby Wills

Join guest Abby Wills from Shanti Generation: Yoga Skills for Youth Peacemakers as we discuss the need for teens to find peace in these hectic times. Life today is stressful, especially for teens. Learn how yoga helps to relieve stress and find balance while providing teens with the gifts of mindfulness, health and strength. Shanti Generation is an organization which focuses on empowering today's youth with peacemaking skills. Enjoy Abby Wills' expertise during this insightful interview. Support...

Mar 22, 2010•31 min

The Journey to Publishing a Yoga Book

Donna Freeman shares her personal journey over the past 2 years as she has undertaken writing and publishing a guide to teaching yoga to kids. Written specifically with teachers, parents, yoga instructors and most importantly children in mind, Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children is a "unique triumph." Donna talks about the challenges, struggles, triumphs and heartbreaks of becoming an author. Tune in to learn about her passion and how she is living it one chapter at ...

Jan 12, 2010•31 min

Yoga For Children with Asthma

Children with asthma have unique physical challenges. More and more children are being diagnosed with this respiratory complaint. This episode will focus on three types of yoga poses and three breathing exercises which help alleviate symptoms of asthma in children. Please always continue to take perscribed medication and use these exercises in addition to your Doctor's recommendations. Support the show

Dec 15, 2009•31 min

Benefits of Yoga for Teens

A teen's life is full of change, stress, peer conflicts, relationships, academics, part-time jobs, life altering decisions, and discovering oneself. Yoga can be an instrumental tool in helping teens become their best selves while dealing with the day to day challenges which come during these turbulent years. This episode will discuss some of the ways yoga benefits teens specific to their social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. Tune in to discover how yoga helps with everythi...

Nov 24, 2009•31 min

Yoga Adventure Stories for Kids

Join Donna Freeman, teacher and kids yoga instructor as she explores this method of teaching kids. Kids of all ages love stories. They also love to do yoga. Learn what a yoga adventure story is, why teachers, parents and caregivers should use them, and how to use a yoga adventure story to increase flexibility, develop strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Tap into the power of the easiest, most effective way to teach kids yoga. Support the show...

Oct 27, 2009•16 min

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