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School just started and there’s a break already! The school holidays ahead offer the perfect opportunity to hit pause, reset, and reconnect—especially for kids
🧘♀️ Labor Day: A Well-Deserved Break
Labor Day isn’t just for grown-ups. After the whirlwind of back-to-school routines, kids need space to rest their minds, move their bodies, and release stress. A yoga session—whether at home, in a class, or at camp—can provide calm in the chaos, helping children transition into fall feeling strong, centered, and supported.
📅 Upcoming School Holiday Camps
With school closed on days like Indigenous Peoples' Day (October) and Veterans Day (November), parents are often left scrambling for something meaningful and enriching to fill the day. That’s where Kids Yoga Holiday Camps come in!
These one-day mini-retreats offer:
- Movement and mindfulness to release tension and build strength
- Art, music, and games rooted in yoga themes like peace, gratitude, and courage
- Social-emotional learning and leadership skills
- A screen-free environment where kids can connect with themselves and others
🎖️ Honoring the Meaning Behind the Day
At Veterans Day camps, we explore themes of bravery, service, and resilience through age-appropriate yoga and reflection. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the wisdom of earth-based traditions and teach children to move with gratitude and respect for the world around them.
These holidays are more than days off—they’re opportunities for kids to grow in body, mind, and heart. Whether your child is new to yoga or a seasoned little yogi, these camps provide a fun, nurturing space to recharge and develop lifelong tools for well-being.
Explore our Kids Yoga Holiday Camps with It’s Yoga Kids® and give your child a meaningful break that supports their whole self.
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A new study published in JAMA confirms what many parents, educators, and pediatric professionals have long suspected: kids in the U.S. are facing a significant rise in chronic conditions—from depression and anxiety to obesity, sleep apnea, and behavioral disorders. Between 2011 and 2023, children became 15–20% more likely to experience chronic health issues. And the numbers are even worse for children of color, who receive less equitable care across the board. So, what can we do?
🧘♀️ Yoga as Preventative Care & Daily Medicine
While yoga won’t replace traditional medical treatment, it does serve as a proven and accessible tool to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, support physical health, and build self-awareness in kids. These are vital skills for preventing and managing many of the chronic conditions on the rise.
Yoga helps children:
- Calm the nervous system to counteract anxiety and depression
- Build strength and flexibility, which supports better sleep and overall fitness
- Develop focus and self-control to manage attention and behavioral challenges
- Cultivate confidence, compassion, and connection—especially important during times of trauma or adversity
💼 Empowering the Adults Who Support Them
Getting trained in kids yoga isn’t just good for children—it’s transformational for the adults who lead them. Educators, therapists, coaches, and caregivers all benefit from the tools yoga provides. Through It’s Yoga Kids® teacher training, professionals gain the knowledge and confidence to:
- Deliver age-appropriate, trauma-informed yoga practices
- Support social-emotional development in any setting
- Lead with calm, compassion, and cultural awareness
- Foster inclusion and equity in wellness education
The health of our children is not just a personal issue—it’s a public one. And yoga can be part of the solution. In a world where kids are getting sicker, let’s give them tools to feel stronger, calmer, and more in control of their own well-being.
Explore IYK® Training and become a force for healing in your community. Together, we can change the future—one breath, one pose, one child at a time.
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As summer winds down and the school year approaches, many children (and adults!) feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. New routines, academic pressure, social challenges, and the loss of summer freedom can stir up big emotions. That’s where yoga steps in—not just as a movement practice, but as a mindset tool.
🧘♀️ Why Yoga for Back-to-School?
Yoga helps calm the nervous system, regulate emotions, and create a sense of safety and balance—something every child needs when transitioning into a new school year. Simple breathing exercises, mindful movement, and grounding poses give kids real-time tools to manage worry, focus their attention, and build confidence from the inside out.
💼 Professional Development with It’s Yoga Kids®
Educators, therapists, and youth professionals can take their skills to the next level with It’s
Yoga Kids® Professional Development Training. Our evidence-based approach teaches how to integrate yoga and mindfulness into classrooms, clinics, and afterschool settings to support the whole child.
Through our Essentials and Advanced Certifications, adults gain tools to help kids:
- Ease test anxiety and build resilience
- Improve attention, self-regulation, and classroom behavior
- Cultivate emotional intelligence and leadership skills
- Foster inclusivity and body awareness through movement
✨ When educators feel empowered, students feel safe.
Whether you're a parent helping your child adjust to school or a professional seeking tools to support youth success, yoga is a powerful, proven practice to reduce stress and boost well-being. This back-to-school season, let’s breathe, move, and grow—together.
Ready to learn more?
Explore our upcoming trainings and help create calmer classrooms and more confident kids with It’s Yoga Kids®.
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Keep your kiddos happy, active, and thriving all season long with these simple and engaging ways to support their mental and physical well-being:
- Start the Day with Yoga 🧘♀️
Just 10 minutes of breathing and stretching helps kids feel calm, focused, and ready for adventure! - Sign Up for Yoga Camp 🎒
Kids Yoga Camp = movement, mindfulness, crafts, and connection! It’s a screen-free zone for building strength and confidence. - Hydrate Like a Hero 💦
Keep reusable water bottles close by and flavor with fruits like lemon, berries, or cucumber to make hydration fun! - Snack Smart 🍇🥕
Trade chips for colorful snack trays filled with fruit, veggies, hummus, and nuts. Let kids “build their own” snack plates! - Go Outside Every Day 🌳
Walk, run, bike, explore! Nature boosts mood and energy—plus, it’s the best place to let off steam and spark imagination. - Create a Calm-Down Corner 🧸
Set up a cozy spot with books, pillows, fidgets, or calming music so kids have a safe place to reset when they feel overwhelmed. - Keep a Summer Journal ✏️
Encourage kids to draw or write one thing they loved each day—great for reflection and emotional awareness. - Have Tech-Free Time 🚫📱
Designate blocks of the day for no screens. Use the time for games, puzzles, or creative projects together. - Move Together 🤸♂️
Make movement part of family time—dance parties, obstacle courses, or yoga poses in the backyard! - Model Mindfulness 💛
When you breathe deeply, slow down, and stay present, your child learns to do the same. Be their calm in the summer chaos.
🌈 This summer, let's nourish bodies, calm minds, and make memories that support lifelong wellness. Join us for Kids Yoga Camp and give your little one the tools they need to shine from the inside out!