Holiday Gift Watch: An iPhone case worth barking about!

c/o UrbanOutfitters.com

If your young yogi is also a dog lover, you will SCORE with this holiday gift.

Can you think of something more compelling to glimpse at each day? Fits iPhone 6s/6/7/8.

(Pugs Doing Yoga iPhone Case. $36.00 at urbanoutfitters.com) 

Buddy up! Kid-friendly poster teaches yoga basics

c/o MeddyTeddy.com

A fun and fuzzy way to introduce kids to yoga!

This 24 x 36" poster featuring Meddy Teddy bear plush is a great gift for little yogi newbies.

Includes 15 Yoga Poses with Names. Full-color.

($28.95 at MeddyTeddy.com)

Kids Yoga Daily for Yoga Journal: 4 Yogic Ways to Help Kids Navigate Social Cliques

https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/4-yogic-ways-to-help-kids-navigate-social-cliques

Stay connected with yoga kitchen magnets!

c/o BeansnThings

These upcycled bottlecap magnets are perfect gifts for yoga moms or young yogis.

Affix them to the fridge, locker, or any place you need an positive energy reminder!

($9.00/set of 7 bottlecaps at BeansnThings on Etsy)

The 411 on Tween/Teen Yoga!

*Special thanks to Guest Contributor, Sharon Marrama, for this educational nutshell on tween and teen yoga!

c/o Liz Wertz Photography

Tween & Teen Yoga

What Is The Difference, Kids Yoga? Tween Yoga? Teen Yoga?

·        Kid’s yoga classes are an introduction to yoga in its simplest form with fun and games.

·        Tween yoga classes are the first introduction to incorporating setting an intention with a complete sequence of poses-while focusing on breathing, creating a mind and body balance.

·        Teen yoga classes expand on all the above and are the last step before moving on to adults yoga classes.

A tween/teen yoga practice can improve flexibility and strength, as well as...

Get Croaked! New read schools on mindful practices for kids

c/o BuddhaGroove.com

If your child needs help falling asleep, calming down, controlling anger or just becoming more patient or aware in general, check out this kid-friendly guide.

Mindfulness exercises, examples and anecdotes fill the pages, offering practical insights for children ages 5-12. A CD of guided meditation is included.

(Sitting Still Like A Frog: Mindfulness Guidebook for Kids, by Eline Snel. $17.95 at BuddhaGroove.com)

It figures!

Fun and flexible yoga animal figurines make cute gifts for young yogis!

Bend and shape Dog, Fox, Bear, Cat and Kitty for inspirational play.

Needle-felted dolls are approximately 6.5 inches tall.

($24.00/each at Felt4Soul shop on Etsy)

Stay calm and bake on with yoga kitchen tool!

c/o 3DToolingScience

For the yogi who loves to bake -- especially for the kids, these cute cutters come in three yoga pose shapes:

Meditating Yogi, Sitting Yogi and Standing Yogi.

c/o 3DToolingScience

Sizes vary from 1.5 to 4 inches and are biodegradable PLA plastic, which is food-safe. Hand-wash only.

c/o 3DToolingScience

(Yogi Cookie Cutters. $2.75/each from 3DToolingScience shop on Etsy)

Charmed!

c/o sevgijewerly

Gift your young yogi this dainty, 24-karat gold dipped, matte Om pendant.

14-Karat gold filled chain sold separately. Comes in standard 16" or 18" lengths.

($36.00 at sevgijewerly on Etsy)

Yoga yummies!

c/o urbanoutfitters.com

Wish your diet was as nurturing as your yoga practice? It can be. A new yoga-infused cookbook teaches you how to nourish your mind, strengthen your body and bring more balance in to your life -- just like your yoga practice does!

Features over 100 gorgeously photographed gluten free and vegetarian recipes tailored to each of your chakras. Try creating delicious dishes like sweet potato scones and green quinoa burgers, as instructed by author, Kimberly Parsons, a trained naturopath and chef.

Bon Appetit and Namaste :)

(The Yoga Kitchen: Over 100 Vegetarian Recipes to Energize the Body, Balance the Mind & Make for a Happier You, by Kimberly Parson. $24.00 at urbanoutfitters.com)

Word up!

Positive vibes only!

Young yogis will love this sterling silver, Namaste yoga charm.

DIY add to a necklace or bracelet.

($8.29 at lydialayne on Etsy)

Our latest for YogaJournal.com

Kids Yoga Daily for Yoga Journal!

https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/our-kids-are-more-stressed-than-we-realize-meditation

Color and connect with kids yoga coloring book

c/o Amazon.com

While the sun continues to make a strong appearance during this Indian Summer, nab a copy of this kids yoga coloring book and enjoy some creative time outside with your little one. 

Author Sharon Marrama selected the most popular yoga poses for children to decorate in this hand drawn book. Each image is unique and helps kids become more familiarized with the asanas. A great intro-to-yoga find!

(Here Comes the Sun Yoga Coloring Book, $6.50 at Amazon.com)

Share the love!

c/o RUMPUNCHShop

Give the gift of love to yourself and others!

A great yoga mat for the whole family.

The heart symbol is a reminder of the positive energy we all possess.

Eco-conscious, state-of-the-art design on multi-level closed cell foam with soft cushion feel. Non-toxic and latex-free. Measures 74" l x 24" w.

This gift keeps giving! With every purchase, $2.00 is donated to, "The Teen Project," charity.

(Indigo Spirit Live in Love ECO YOGA MAT, $88.00 at RUMPUNCHShop on Etsy).

Top this!

c/o Tripleyum on Etsy

Happy Birthday little yogi!

Planning a yoga-themed birthday party for your kid?

What better way to celebrate your child's special day than with these cute, yoga silhouette cake toppers!

A 12-piece pack includes 3 each of 4 yoga pose styles. Toppers are one-sided. The back exposes wooden pick glued.

(Kids Yoga Cake Toppers. 12-pc set, $5.74 at Tripleyum on Etsy)

My oh My - Mala!

A darling gift for up-in-coming young yogis!

These handmade, double-strung wood Mala bracelets on stretchy, elastic cords are made for kids!

Tassel colors in Mixed Rust and Mixed Green. Wear it well!

(Children's Japa Mala Bracelet $14.00/each on Etsy at VMYogaJewelry)

Cozy and kind fall fashion

Cover your littles in positive, comfy vibes from head to toe. Spiritual Gangster's kids line spreads empowering energy, in wearable, hip style. Sizes 2T to 14.

Shine Your Light Tank, $34.00

SG Varsity Kids Raw Edge Sweatshirt, $68.00

SG Varsity OM Kids Zip Hoodie, $74.00

(Purchase at SpiritualGangster.com)

New kids read about a timeless need

c/o Abrams Young Readers

From the best-selling author/illustrator team who brought us, I Am Yoga, Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds have paired up to create, I Am Peace: a book of mindfulness, their new kids picture book!

As kids head back to school, this read is the perfect companion to help keep them calm, aware of their feelings (and stressors!) and expressive of their needs.

With such mindfulness, a greater sense of peace within and to be shared with others is possible. A guided meditation is included as a tool to keep this practice within reach and just a breath away.

(I Am Peace: a book of mindfulness. Abrams Young Readers, $14.95)

Clear your sleepy head

c/o pbteen.com

This pretty mantra pillow will remind your young one to breathe easy and have a clear-headed night's rest.

The bold-messaged lumbar cushion is a fashionable find to accent a bed or on top a chair of sofa. 

Cotton and polyester fill. Reversed to white.

(ivivva Boucle Breathe Lumbar Pillow. $39.00 on sale at PBteen.com)

Solid sweetness!

Add heart-warming garden décor to your home indoors or out.

Rustic, baby monk on elephant statue captures the human/animal bond. Stands16" high, 18" wide in black and teal color. Weighs about 17 pounds.

(Baby Monk and Elephant Garden Statue. $185.00 at buddhagroove.com)