It’s that time of the year; the trees are dressed in reds, yellows, oranges and golds, the leaves are flying through the air, the kettle is on 98% of the time, the onesie comes out of storage and snuggling up into a blanket has never felt better! Here in the UK, it is also the season for long walks and cosy pubs with roaring log fires. Hurray, Autumn is here! With the transition from summer into autumn, from yang to yin, our body needs some time to adjust and if we don’t slow down, we are more vulnerable to viruses...

Our world is changing constantly and kids are facing different challenges than they have in the past. Commitments outside of school, friends, family and especially the external world with phones, TV, internet and games consoles keep them busy. For many children, daily life has become too much for their young, developing minds to absorb and process. Lack of connection to your body and mind, overeating, stress, anger issues, learning difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, a general lack of compassion, empathy and respect for the self and others are the results of an information-saturated and hectic culture. Through the use of tools,...

Children’s bodies, when feeling frustrated, angry, sad, anxious, etc., respond by producing stress hormones, specifically adrenaline and cortisol. This causes their heart rate to speed up, their back and neck muscles tighten and their breath becomes shallow as blood diverts away from the brain. Yoga can help to cope with feelings of anxiety and other emotions. In Yoga, children learn to slow down and become aware of their breath, body, mind, thoughts and emotions. Yoga provides an opportunity for mindfulness and the ability to connect authentically with others. To find out more about the benefits for yoga with kids, please...