October 28, 2018

We're giving back! Events, deals and more.

October 28, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Hello friends! Today I am writing to you with a lot of excitement. We are entering into November this week, which is a big deal for Butterfly Kids Yoga!

It’s a month to focus on gratitude and giving back.

It’s a month to enjoy friends, family and community.

And, we celebrate our TWO year anniversary this month.

Chills! Two years! What was once a vision to bring a great kids yoga experience to our community has become that and grown to so much more. Reaching so many towns, kids, and families in the Rochester area — I couldn’t be more grateful for the community we’ve created together.

So! This month Butterfly Kids Yoga will be giving back in a variety of ways. With special events. With themes of gratitude in classes. With special deals. And with ways to give back.

Starting with a free Family Yoga class to benefit a local organization and a “Bring a Friend” deal on Yoga for Athlete passes!

October 21, 2018

The funny-looking, but effective, breathing exercise

October 21, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Ready for a great breathing tip that improves attention, increases energy and reduces stress and anxiety (all in one)? It’s called Alternate Nostril Breathing and you can literally feel the difference after trying it.

Fair warning though. It does look pretty funny. However, if a breathing technique can energize and calm at the same time, I say go for it! We worked on this in a few classes last week, and the kids agree.

Here’s how it works.

October 14, 2018

Schedule this week

October 14, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Hello everyone! I hope you had a nice weekend and if I saw you at a class or an event this past week, thank you for spending time enjoying a little Butterfly Kids Yoga!

This week, I am excited to kick off our new class at M/Body (starts tomorrow!), see everyone in our various Yoga @ School programs, and of course, for Friday Night Yoga Club (this Friday). Check out this week’s schedule plus our upcoming events below.

Have a great week everyone. See you at yoga!

October 07, 2018

Exciting partnership announcement

October 07, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ M/Body/ Allison Picciano

I know, as a mom, how challenging it is to find the time to get to a great fitness class. That was the thought when we started offering our Tuesday 6pm “Yoga for You. Yoga for Your Kids.” Same time, separate classes. A chance for you to get to yoga and your kids, too. Hooray!

But what about something like this during the day? Friends… it’s happening!

I’m thrilled to announce our new partnership with M/Body — one of Rochester’s very best fitness studios. Together, we are offering YOU the opportunity to take a great class while your kids do too.

September 16, 2018

Friday Night Yoga Club is back! Plus, our weekly schedule.

September 16, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Alright friends! The first full week of school is in the books and I hope it's all going well for you and your family. With schedules settling in, I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things with our Fall yoga events! Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to start their day with Girls Yoga @ Athleta. Lots of yoga opportunities this week as well — schedule enclosed!

September 03, 2018

Fall yoga schedule is here!

September 03, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

I hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic summer! While our carefree days are winding down, I’m really excited for the Fall schedule. We’ve got you covered with yoga for your preschooler, school-aged kiddos, teens, athletes, and for you.

August 12, 2018

Classes for ages 3-5, new Rec Center partner, and more!

August 12, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Honestly, there is nothing cuter than preschoolers doing yoga. Yoga...a 5,000 year old practice that preschoolers are really, really GOOD at. Downward dog? A hands down favorite. (Yes, we might occassionally bark!) Breathing work to calm our hearts? The kids ask for it in every class. Tricky poses? They can't get enough. Shavasana time to recenter? So great, even for the littlest yogis.

This Fall, classes for preschoolers can be found at several Rec Centers around our community, including our newest partner, Webster Rec Center! And if you are planning ahead, enrollment is already open for most classes. Details within!

May 20, 2018

Helpful breathing tips (and how to do them)

May 20, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

"Take a deep breath." We've all heard it, said it, or thought it, right? And for good reason. Our breath has SO much power to change the way we feel. It's pretty incredible. Proper breathing is a game changer to improve athletic performance, calm anxiety, and clear our minds. We start every Butterfly Kids Yoga class practicing breathwork and we always use what we learn throughout class. Here are 2 great techniques for you to try at home.

May 13, 2018

Mushy kisses and Mother's Day wishes

May 13, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

As an ode to all of the amazing moms out there, I wanted to share a very sweet moment from a class last week. To set the scene, we had been talking about how each of us has a "little light" inside of us (our hearts). I shared how our little lights make each of us special and how bright they shine...especially when we feel love.