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Yoga Path

Please email to arrange for classes taught onsite in the Lansing area.

Sample Class: Children's Yoga

Yoga welcome song

Breathing exercises: belly breathing, bubble gum pose

Mountain pose (Grow roots through your feet. Where is your weight - toes, heels?)

Yoga animals, for example snake, lion, tiger, monkey, elephant, spider, turtle, crab, seal, fish, bird, stork, cat,
dog, cow, donkey, owl, grass hopper, crocodile

Relaxation with pillows and blankets.

Yoga games: rainbow dragon or sunflower

"Children are naturally radiant, aware, and full of innocent wisdom. Yoga helps them maintain their natural radiance, or if their light has been dulled by events in their lives, it helps them regain their inherent state of being." Shakta Kaur Khalsa

Sample Exercises: Joint-freeing exercises

Ankles: flex and extend feet, roll ankles (6 times each direction)

Hips: Seated position with back straight and legs stretched out. Lifting right leg, point toes outward and open leg to side, then point toes inward and bring the leg back to center. Repeat with left leg (6 times on each side)

Shoulders: Roll shoulders back or forward in circles, shrug shoulders up and down (6 times each)

Yoga requires physical exertion which may be strenuous and may cause physical injury. Nothing on this website is to be construed as medical advice. Consult a qualified health care professional before beginning this or any exercise program.