August 04, 2019

Yoga this week + Athleta shop night!

August 04, 2019/ Butterfly Kids Yoga, LLC/ Allison Picciano

Hello friends! I hope you’ve enjoyed a great weekend. We have many great classes this week — a great chance to get to the mat!

This week includes Kids Yoga for ages 5-12 (Tues), Align & Flow adult yoga (Tues), Sports Team private session (Wed), Tween Yoga (Thurs) and Yoga for Youth Athletes (Sun).

Plus, did someone say shop night? Join us at Athleta later this month for an exclusive Butterfly Kids Yoga shop night with perks, healthy eats, and more.

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 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 19, 2018

Building connections and so much more.

August 19, 2018/ Allison Picciano

I didn't grow up in Rochester but even though I'm not born and raised, I absolutely the sense of community here. Going to Wegmans? For SURE you'll see someone you know. Heading to a park? You'll probably bump into a friend. Walking on the canal? Yup, give a wave to several familar faces. It's kind of this unique "big-little" city with a whole lot of connections.

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!

July 09, 2018

A beer, a quote, and how it made me smile.

July 09, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

Confession. I'm a yoga teacher and I love craft beers, especially on hot summer days :) Even better are the ones that have great quotes under the cap. That's exactly what I found over the weekend under the cap of a Magic Hat #9.

June 25, 2018

Yoga for You. Yoga for Your Kids. Meet the summer line-up!

June 25, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Last summer, we introduced "Yoga for You. Yoga for Your Kids", a chance for kids and parents to come to yoga together, but each take their own class. Parents in one room, kids right next door. And now, a year later, "Yoga for You. Yoga for Your Kids." is a regular Tuesday 6PM event, bringing parents and kids together with yoga.

This summer, I'm excited to once again team up with talented adult instructors from around our community. We've brought together a great team of teachers that are all here to offer YOU the chance to take a great class. Check out the summer line-up and see you on the mat!

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.