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May 1, 2020

An Emotional Roller Coaster

Last week was a heck of a week – I was on the Space Mountain of emotional roller coasters.   It was the second week my husband was away.  He’s in NYC taking his skills where they are most needed and being of service.  We’re often flying off to faraway lands to serve but this […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / mindful practice, Uncategorized / brene brown, do your best, emotional roller coaster, emotions, empathy, feelings, mindfulness mindset activities, morning mindset, roller coaster breath, routine, schedule, take five breath

April 17, 2020

5 Ways to be Mindful During a Pandemic

Mindfulness Ideas We Can All Do During a Pandemic We are certainly living in a time of high uncertainty. As the days of COVID-19, with it’s social distancing and sheltering in place go on,  more people have become increasingly anxious.  Anxiety about the coronavirus, including the effects on our economy, work, school, and our daily […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Uncategorized / breathe, compassion, gratitude, gratitude journal, kids mindfulness activities, kindness, mindfulness, mindfulness activities, mindfulness during a pandemic, mindfulness for kids

January 16, 2020

Quiet, Cozy & Reflective

Lately, probably due to the season, I have been practicing Yoga Nidra.  Yoga Nidra or yoga sleep is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.  It can be a practice on its own or done at the end of a “traditional” yoga movement class, Vinyasa, Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga, whatever style you prefer to practice.  […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Uncategorized / be still, cozy, january, kids yoga, mindfulness for kids, new year, quiet, reflective, silence is golden, silent yoga, themed yoga for kids

November 14, 2019

6 Tips To Help Your Child With Change

  The only thing in life that is constant is change. ~Heraclitus   It may be constant and it may be happening all around us and everyone does experience it every day. But we all don’t feel the same way about change.  We may be more of a Sheldon character where change is very scary […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / change, Uncategorized / accept change, embrace change, everything changes, mindfulness for kids, parenting, tips to help your child with change

October 10, 2019

Fantastic Fall Stories & Yoga For Kids

Growing up in eastern Canada, Fall was always a magical time of year for me.  With its vibrant red and orange maples to the yellow birch and all the hues in between. I remember hiking through the woods, building forts and of course jumping in a huge pile of leaves.  Fall has been one of […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / fantastic fall books, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, kids yoga and books, Uncategorized / breathing exercises, fall themed kids yoga, fantastic fall books, fun yoga for kids, guided visualization, halloween kids yoga, halloween yoga, kids yoga, mindfulness for kids, themed yoga, themed yoga for kids, yoga and mindfulness outside, yoga and stories, yoga fun, yoga play

September 26, 2019

Why Teach Mudras To Kids?

Why Teach Mudras To Kids? Children love mudras!  Many children and people around the globe use mudras.  Mudras (pronounced moo-drah) are usually practiced with yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation or meditation.   Mudras can be used for self-regulation and body awareness and are typically and can be done anytime and anywhere. What Is A Mudra? Mudras are […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Mudras, Uncategorized / fun yoga for kids, kids yoga, mindfulness for kids, mudras, mudras for kids, Yoga anywhere

May 8, 2019

Put Down Your Electronics!

There is so much I love about technology.  It allows me to stay in touch with my friends and family from all over the world,  especially when we’re traveling in far away places.  I use it for my business, obviously.  I use it to homeschool my 3 kiddos.  And just like everyone else I use […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / For Parents, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, mindful practice, mindfulness, Uncategorized / connection, kids yoga, mindful technology, mindfulness month, mindfulness month for kids, nature, technology, technology usage

April 17, 2019

3 Books to Get you Moving & Playing Yoga Mindfully this Spring

There are so many things I love about Spring. The changing weather, the smell of fresh cut grass, the sounds of birds chirping and seeing all the new growth. “Things in Spring That Make Me Sing” is the title of this month’s YoPlay lesson plan and it is full of mindful yoga play of all […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, meditation, mindful practice, mindfulness, Uncategorized / fun yoga for kids, kids yoga, kids yoga theme, mindful movement, spring kids yoga

January 13, 2019

New Year, New Mindset, New Results

Bears, turtles, and snakes, this is the time of year where animals hibernate and slow down. So why do all of us want to start the year with the “GO GO GO, DO DO DO” laundry list mentality? The holidays are such a hustle and then New Years comes and we’re rushing to CHANGE ourselves […]

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November 19, 2018

I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOU!

I am grateful for all of you who support my passion for the work I do to bring mindfulness and yoga to children to help improve their lives.  To show my gratitude  I want to share a few things with you for the holidays. I love bringing mindfulness to the classroom and mindful movement to […]

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October 29, 2018

Change is our Constant

  It’s fall, my favorite time of year.  Especially when I get to be up north to see all the colors.  As we transition into this new season I am fully aware of the change that is happening around me with the season, the leaves, the air getting cooler and even the smell of the […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / change, meditation, meditation, mindful practice, mindfulness, Uncategorized / change, change is constant, meditation, mindfulness

September 20, 2018

Like a Boat in a Storm

For today’s blog post I invited my dear friend and colleague Lani to be a guest blogger and share something very personal and intimate with you.  It is her story of loss, grief and how she got through it.   Sharing this brings to mind the Buddhist Parable of the Mustard Seed. Everyone experiences loss, trauma and things […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / For Parents, kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Mom Blog, therapy, Uncategorized / grief, loss

July 13, 2018

Let’s All Be Bored This Summer! 5 Ways to Bust Your Boredom

  Bored, I’m so bored, bored bored bored.  I’m bored to death, audible heavy sigh. Bored, bored bored. Is this a common and recurring chorus in your home this summer?  Being bored is boring. Or is it?   Children need to sit in their boredom for the world to become quiet enough that they can […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / For Parents, kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, minimalism, Mom Blog, Thoughts, Uncategorized / be bored, be boring, boring is beneficial, kids summer, summer, summer activities

March 30, 2018

Let’s Go yoPlay Outside

Here is a fun lesson you can do with a friend.  Partner poses are fun, they’re a great way to connect through movement. Look into each other’s eyes, connect through communication, trust and teamwork and use your creativity to go on a little outdoor adventure. Spring is in the air so let’s get outside and […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / For Parents, kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Uncategorized / kids yoga, loving kindess, partner yoga, play yoga

February 14, 2018

How Do You Spend 27 hours on a Plane with 3 Kids and Not Lose Your Mind

As many of you know we left the comforts of home to travel to the other side of the world to do volunteer work with the organization Health Volunteers Overseas  in the country of Bhutan. My wonderfully talented husband, Bill, has been writing (his true passion) about our adventures and experiences on our blog Byers […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Bhutan, For Parents, Health Volunteers Overseas, kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Medical Volunteers Overseas, Mom Blog, travel, travel with kids, Uncategorized / travel with kids

December 15, 2017

Your PRESENCE can be the best PRESENT

How Your Presence can be the best Present ever! It’s that time of year when it’s all about buy buy buy and getting more stuff.  Right now you may have already finished your online orders, wrapping and your trip to the post office for shipping but in case you need some last minute ideas.  Here […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / For Parents, kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, minimalism, Mom Blog, Thoughts, Uncategorized / christmas, family, gifts, holiday, parents, presence, presents

November 22, 2017

Breathe Your Power!

When you think of holidays you think of joyous times, happy memories, family, friend food and gift giving, but along with it, there is the hustle and bustle and STRESS that comes with all that good stuff.  What better way to enter this holiday season than with LESS stress and more JOY?  You can achieve […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / kids yoga, Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Uncategorized / breathe your power, kids yoga, superhero breath, superhero yoga, superheroes

April 10, 2017

YoPlay Away! Kids yoga can go anywhere.

Prior to my arrival in Bhutan, I reached out to the Early Learning Center, in Mothitang, to organize some volunteer work for the girls and myself. Having spent two years teaching English in Japan, volunteering in ELC’s English Literacy class was a no-brainer. However, when principle Madam Kueron discovered my current passion, YoPlay, my true […]

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March 2, 2017

We Made It!!!

We made it!  41 hours total travel time from our driveway in Rockwall to our apartment in Thimphu. Dallas-Seoul-Bangkok-Calcutta-Paro. 22 hours actual time in flying metal tubes.   As you can imagine we were all getting pretty fuzzy near the end. But a view of Everest on our leg from Calcutta to Thimphu perked us up. […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Uncategorized / family adventure, health volunteers overseas, homeschool, Medical Mission, overseas volunteers, travel to Bhutan

January 27, 2017

30 days to Bhutan!

It’s hard to believe. Our family’s big Himalayan adventure was first dreamt up 6 years ago. But it was just a year ago when we took the first step and applied to go.  And it was only 3 months ago that we bought the tickets. So much time and planning and fretting, and it’s almost […]

Article by Yo Play Yoga / Bhutan, Uncategorized / Bhutan, Family travel, Medical Mission

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