Yoga visits the jungle + Half-moon balance flow

Yoga visits the jungle + Half-moon balance flow

I hope you are enjoying time outside with these warmer temps! I know that we are coming off a difficult week as we received word of NY schools closing for the rest of the year. Big emotions, to say the least, as we are all navigating this together.

So this week, I chose to add 2 new Movement Breaks that are active and uplifting — I hope they bring you and your kids smiles and an outlet to release those emotions. Enjoy!

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Stretches for athletes + movements for kids

Stretches for athletes + movements for kids

This week, I’m recognizing that our kid’s moods, emotions and energy will vary by the day (well, by the HOUR sometimes) as we all continue to navigate through these challenging times. My goal is to keep adding to the collection of Butterfly Kids Yoga movement breaks so that you have choices.

Different ways to keep kids moving, build strength, find calm, stretch it out, or simply shift their energy.

There are 2 new movement breaks for you to enjoy this week:

1. Sargent Salutations — a fun call / repeat sequence to get kids moving (all ages)
2. Pigeon Pose Stretches — great for athletes or anyone looking to move and stretch!

Enjoy!

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New movement breaks! Strong warriors + a fun family game.

New movement breaks! Strong warriors + a fun family game.

I hope you are safe, healthy and remaining strong. I chose this word, “strong”, as the theme for one of this week’s Butterfly Movement Breaks. To me, it represents our resiliency, our determination to get through this time — and come out stronger together.

So with that, I’ve added 2 new movement breaks for this week:

1. Strong Warriors — strengthen, move and focus (all ages)
2. Love it, Like it, Leave it — a fun family yoga game!

Several people have asked if it is OK to share these movement breaks. Yes! Please share with your child’s school, teachers, sports teams, among friends — or with any group you think can use it. Enjoy!

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Yoga camp update

Yoga camp update

I realize that while we are all trying to find balance and establish new routines during this time, questions about summer camps may also be top of mind.

As of now, both the July Mid-Summer Yoga Camp and our August Back to School Yoga Camp are still planned to happen. But with the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, registration for both camps has been postponed to Monday, May 11th. This follows the lead of Victor Rec, where our July yoga camp is held, and I feel will give us (hopefully) more clarity on what the entire summer will hold.

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A new chapter begins!

A new chapter begins!

Friends! It’s time. It’s time to open the doors to YOGA 170, our new studio home, tomorrow morning and begin this new chapter.

We’ve been hard at work getting things ready to share with you. We had 2 “pre-opening” events over the weekend and I heard many times, “It just FEELS good in here.”

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Meet our new instructors! Plus, our upcoming schedule.

Meet our new instructors! Plus, our upcoming schedule.

I am so proud and excited to introduce our expanded team of Butterfly Kids Yoga instructors.

Please join me in welcoming 3 new kids yoga instructors, 1 new Yoga for Athletes instructor, and 2 new additions to our adult yoga rotation. Together, we will continue to spread our wings here in the community!

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

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

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!

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