The power of your yoga mat.

The power of your yoga mat.

I snapped this picture before class on Tuesday night, but this could be the scene before any class, any age group, and any Butterfly Kids Yoga location. We soon filled these mats with all sorts of different personalities, some familiar faces, and some about to be new friends. But, once settled on our mats, the power of the yoga mat begins. Let me explain...

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New Rec Center classes starting soon!

New Rec Center classes starting soon!

I am spotlighting two Rec Center programs in our area and the Butterfly Kids Yoga classes that are offered at each. A great option for preschool yoga! We meet once a week and the kids love seeing their friends and having fun with active, music-filled Butterfly Kids Yoga classes. There are a few new sessions coming up, so check them out!

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Soccer, dance, baseball, lacrosse...and yoga!

Soccer, dance, baseball, lacrosse...and yoga!

Raise your hand if you have one or more of these in your house. A soccer player. A baseball player. A dancer. A gymnast. A lacrosse player. A hockey player. A basketball player. Something else or all of the above? Ok, now, check out this amazing statistic...

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A shout out to (yoga) friends

A shout out to (yoga) friends

You know that friend that you love going to a great class with? Maybe they are a life long friend or maybe you just recently met, but now it's a regular thing -- you meet at class, get a great workout in, and leave together feeling really good. You know, right? Well, the same thing happens to kids in yoga class -- and it's so cool to see. 

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Sometimes the kids know best.

Sometimes the kids know best.

In every class, in every event, in every interaction I have with Butterfly Kids Yoga kids, I am learning. I am growing. And I am constantly evolving. Just like our kids are! They teach me just as much as I teach them. One of the most important lessons that I've learned is this: remember to slow down.

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Recharge. Renew. Refresh.

Recharge.  Renew.  Refresh.

Last week's blog dedicated to our cute, adorable, lovable but oh-so-tired back to school kids sparked a lot of interesting conversations! And there was one common theme. Not only are our kids readjusting, but we, as parents, are too. 

But maybe there is a way for all of us -- you AND your kids -- to recharge. To renew. To refresh.

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Back to school exhaustion? Raise your hand if this is you...

Back to school exhaustion? Raise your hand if this is you...

High five's to all parents, families and kids out there! We are rounding the corner on completing the first full week of back to school here in NY. And as we all know, back to school is full of excitement. Seeing old friends. Meeting new ones. New teachers. Cool new back to school stuff. All so GOOD! High five's! And then, well, there is also the other part. Back to school exhaustion...yipes! Shivers and chills just saying those words. Raise your hand if any of these apply to you.

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