Imagination Yoga uses storytelling and imaginative games to engage children in the experience of yoga. Extensive research on the topic indicates multiple benefits of yoga programs in schools: Learn more about the benefits of yoga for kids in our articles, ““How Can Yoga Help Kids Succeed?” and “Why Imagination Yoga?” There are several ways […]
Eugene Imagination Yoga has so far held three weeks of classes at our studio home at Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga in Eugene, Oregon. As more families learn about our program, we look forward to meeting more new friends and helping more children build the sense of peace and empowerment that a regular yoga practice […]
Yogis recognize seven main energy centers, or chakras, aligned along the spine, which correspond to major nerve centers in the body. Each chakra is thought to align with a particular set of physical, emotional, and psychological qualities; when the energy to one or more of these centers is blocked, then we can experience corresponding symptoms […]
There are no “bad” kids. Some kids find doing what’s expected in school, getting along with others, and making friends fairly easy, while others struggle with these skills. Often, the kids who are adept at these things are thought of as “good kids,” and the others can be seen as problems to be solved or […]
Kids need tools for coping with the modern world. As schools become more crowded and children (as well as parents and teachers) face increasing challenges, we need new tools to empower kids to find a sense of balance and control over their lives. Issues such as packed schedules, poverty, bullying, and deportation fears make life […]