Get in gear for Cyber Monday!

 

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Did Black Friday prove too stressful for your young yogi to navigate? Well,  there’s still time to take advantage of online steals and deals.

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ivivva’s Limited Edition Knitwear collection is in style and in time for the season’s temperature drop.

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(Warm Me Up Dress, $82, Legwarmers, $32, and Earwarmers, $28 available at ivivva.com)

Happy Turkey!!

Born to teach. From childhood cancer survivor to kids yoga studio owner

Ashley Goldberg

 After being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer in her femur at age 7, and a recurrence at age 12, Ashley Goldberg, owner of Born Yoga studio in Birmingham, Michigan, chose to live life on the bright side.

"I've always had a positive attitude. I thought, I'm sick, but I'm going to be okay. There was never a question that I wouldn't make it," says Goldberg, now 31.

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Surviving chemo, hair loss, and the pain of surgeries, Goldberg got in to yoga early on and learned how to use her breath as a healing tool.

"I used my breath, breathing, and deep relaxation to...

Holiday Gift Watch: Mindful jewelry accents beauty from inside out

Wearable inspiration!
 
Why don an ordinary bracelet, when this bracelet line from Ashley Bridget provides style with a purpose.
 
“Breathe” reminds you to align yourself quickly in day-to-day life, and “Loved” comforts your soul. Other styles include “Balance,” “Energy,” “Freedom,” “Mindful,” “Namaste,” and “Peace.”
 

The silver plated chains and charms fit kids and adults with fully adjustable, lobster claw clasp and lengthening chain.

(Mindfulness Bracelet Line. $49.00/each at ashleybridget.com)

Holiday Gift Watch: Mantra stickers focus your mind during practice

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Sweatty or not, here’s a fun and creative way to remember to “breathe,” “be brave,” “love” and other favorite mantras that self-resonate.

My Mat My Mantra’s line of yoga mat stick-ons inspire yogis to remain present during and after class.

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Founded in 2013 by two yoga-practitioners and friends, the meaningful spots also feature Sanskrit symbols.

Designed to withstand hot and cold temperatures and perspiration, customers can create their own mantra in sticker or magnet form at the company’s website.

($5.95 and up at mymatmymantra.com)

The circus is coming to Kripalu?



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Yes, kids ages 7 and up can experience yoga’s playful side at Kripalu’s CircusYoga Retreat!

Now in its 15h year, the popular blend of interactive yoga, circus arts and transformational play returns to the Massachusetts-based center for yoga and health.

The multi-generational retreat will include:

*Mandala Yoga and collaborative group play

*Flying Partner Yoga and partner acrobatics

*Basic circus skills: juggling, devil sticks, spinning plates and more

*Clowning and physical comedy

*Balancing in yoga on a tightwire

*Creative movement and dance

Children in the program must be accompanied by an adult or guardian who is also registered for this program.

CircusYoga Retreat

November 27 – 29, 2015 (Friday – Sunday)

Tuition: $135.00

Room & Meals pricing based on choice of accommodations

To register, call: 866.200.5203

 

 

Holiday Gift Watch: Peaceful dreams! A sparkling holiday gift for young yogis

Courtesy Pottery Barn Teen

Off to sleep or as you wake, these plush pillows from Pottery Barn Teen add shimmer and calming vibes to your room. The 14” diameter cushions are made of pure cotton canvas with sequin embellishment. In Pool, Magenta, Purple, Gold and Silver colors.

 

(Sparkle Peace Pillow, $39 at Pbteen.com)



Make your mark! Girls workshops offer mind-body fitness boost



The Write Fit founder, Naomi Panzer

Naomi Panzer is on a mission. The mom of two from Short Hills, New Jersey started her nonprofit, The Write Fit, five years ago to empower girls ages 9 and up to love themselves from the inside out.

Panzer leads empowerment classes at area yoga studios and neutral event spaces, which are designed to foster...

Footwear brand a shoe-in for kiddos on-the-go

Whether on the go or off to yoga class, this colorful, eco-friendly line of kids footwear by PLAE, packs comfort with a cool factor.

 Specially engineered bottom follows contour of a child’s foot. ‘Pull tab’ makes it easy for little hands and fingers to slip on.  Upper materials are made of recycled material, like milk jugs!

($49.95 and up. US Kids sizes 3 to 8 at goplae.com)

 

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Wear your heart under your sleeve! Affirmation cuffs are trending.

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Young yogis will enjoy wearing their truths out and about.

Mix and match MantraBand bejeweled bracelets for a reminder of the love, peace, strength, and happiness you carry and the journey you’re on within.

Made of hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, nickel and lead free stainless steel. Fully adjustable to most wrist sizes. Comes in silver, yellow gold or rose cold styles.
 

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($25.00 - $35.00/each at mantraband.com)

Live kids yoga bash heads to Big Apple!

If you’re in the big city, head over to Yogapalooza Live!

This music, movement and kids yoga concert will feature kid/family recording artist, Bari Koral. Sing, dance & play with a full band, hula-hoop performances, multi-media stage show, free yoga mats from Gaiam to use and take home, free mandala drawings, goodies and snacks.

Some of the nation’s top yoga teachers we be on hand to engage, assist and inspire your children! All ages. Beginners welcome.

Yogapalooza Live!
Saturday, November 21^st, 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.).

Gramercy Theatre, NYC

23^rd street between Park and Lexington Avenues

All tickets, $18.00, plus applicable fees. All tickets general admission.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the Gramercy Theatre Box Office.

 

Happy holidays! Spread yoga cheer with themed greeting cards and stamps

Share your peaceful, loving spirit with family, friends and fellow yogis this season. Perfect for kids’ yoga teachers, friends and family yogis, too!

Ahimsa Holiday Reindeer, $1.18/card at

http://www.zazzle.com/ahimsa_holiday_reindeer_postcard-239619741610084359

 

Moose Practicing Yoga Card, $3.50/card

http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holiday-cards/christmas-cards/yoga-teacher-instructor/merry-christmuse-moose-practicing-850071

Yoga Holiday Card, Meditation, $5.00/card

https://www.etsy.com/listing/211988162/yoga-holiday-card-meditation-snowman?ref=related-0

Tropical Christmas Yoga Stamps, $27.10/sheet of 20
http://www.zazzle.com/tropical_christmas_yoga_stamps-172789201768278736
 

 

Sharing good secrets. One young girl turns loss in to legacy

Kaley Young

At age 19, Kaley Young from Long Island, New York survived the tragic death of her 47-year old mother, Beth.

Breast cancer claimed her young life, but not before instilling a lifetime of precious pearls of wisdom in Kaley, her two siblings, and droves of dedicated students of the Hot Pilates Secret class she'd created and taught for years.


 Beth's classes were given inside a studio, in complete darkness, and incorporated music, a bit of vinyasa yoga, Pilates and meditation.

"Being there was a complete...

Follow the frog! Mind your mantra with uplifting desktop collectibles.

They’re hip. They hop. Used as a paperweight or décor, these peaceful amphibians will spread positive  vibes throughout your room and spirit.

Includes rock phrases:

“Breathe deeply.”
“Do what you love.”
“Create balance.”
“Find peace.”
“Seek harmony.”
“Be tranquil.”

(Inspirational Yoga Frog Figures, Set of 6. $56.00 at BuddhaGroove.com)

Teaching kids gratitude. One studio's hands-on approach

Gratitude Tree at Shine Kids Yoga

When thinking about how to focus her little yogis on gratitude this November, Shine Yoga Kids studio owner, Amy Hough decided to construct a “Gratitude Tree."

“It started with bare branches. As the leaves fall outside the studio, I invited children, parents and my yoga teachers to hang leaves that represent things that they’re grateful for each time they attend class,” says Hough.

The written responses have been endearing. 

“Kids are thankful for their family, friends, pets, doctors, hospitals, and teachers. I encouraged them to think on a larger scale – for air, nature, trees, your heart – things we may take for granted day to day,” says Hough.

Amy Hough and yogi student

The ongoing activity has sparked discussion and focused students on cultivating an attitude of gratitude.

“I think embracing gratitude is something that can change your mood. If something negative happens – like your mom isn’t letting you stay up late to watch a TV show, you can find reasons to be grateful in such situations, such as, your mommy loves you and you’ll have a good night’s sleep,” says Hough.

 

With Thanksgiving upon us, “My goal in having this tree is that we all notice how much we have to be grateful for in our lives,” says Hough. “By the end of the month, I’ll reveal a picture of the bare tree we started with and how full with love and appreciation it is when we finish. I’ll probably take the leaves and make a permanent mural for the studio as a symbol.”

 

One for the snack drawer! Yogurt drops pack nourishing bursts of flavor

Whether chewed or melting in your mouth, Happy Family Brand's HappyTimes Mixed Fruit Yogis deliver big on taste, with a burst of fruit flavors, including strawberry, blackberry, blueberry and mango.

The organic, yogurt-covered, freeze-dried bites contain Vitamin D and probiotics for digestive health.

Happy noshing!

(1.5 oz box, $6.59 or 6-Pack, $33.04 at shophappyfamilybrands.com)

 

Yoga -- a smart move for child diabetics?

The prevalence of childhood diabetes is alarming. As our youth's waistline continues to expand, so does the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes. 

According to the CDC in 2009 there were roughly 208,000 Americans under age 20 estimated to have diabetes.

It’s time to stop stress eating and start stretching, according to one expert.

“It’s important to think about lifestyle changes and exercise, like yoga, to help prevent diabetes” says Dr. Deena Adimoolam, Assistant Professor in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Adimoolam

 "Most studies (though limited) have looked at the health benefits of yoga in adults, and have shown...

Goodnight little yogi! Manage Zzz's from your phone with smart sleeptime buddy

Meet REMI. No, thank your lucky stars for REMI–especially if your child’s shut-eye routines are anything but routine.

This friendly-faced, Bluetooth-enabled sleep aid is the ingenious brainchild of a married couple from Paris, aiming to invent everyday objects their family needed. The pair successfully crowdfunded the device through a recent Indiegogo campaign.

Using its mobile app, you can customize REMI’s colors so babies learn to...

Treat your tootsies! Restore yogi toes with self-massage tool

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Staying grounded in a yoga class takes a toll on your mind and body – especially, your feet.

Gaiam's ergonomic, portable foot massager offers two, soothing, rub textures and cradles your arches as you roll.

For extra ache-relief, place in hot water or freezer.

(Restore Dual Foot Roller $19.98 at gaiam.com)

 

Zen with a pen?

For budding doodlers or illustration wizzes, Zen drawing is a relaxed, pleasing art form for drawers at all levels.

The instructional book teaches learners to be still and to trust their drawing reflex. Create and meditate! Comes with 2 sketch pencils.

Zen Drawing Pack, Guidebook and Journal Set, by Michelle Dujardin

($19.99 at Buddhagroove.com)