January 18, 2017

Butterfly Kids Yoga. Breathe. Smile. Fly.

January 18, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

Today I flew. Today I had the privilege to teach yoga to 48 kids as part of a school session. Today was awesome. I hope I made a positive impact on those kids today. I hope I showed them that children's yoga can be fun, energizing, and at times even silly. I hope I showed them how to breathe and relax, how to smile and laugh, and how to fly and be stronger. I hope I did all those things, and maybe for just a couple minutes I gave them the opportunity to "just have fun and be lost in just being a kid."

January 15, 2017

This week: Kids yoga + special adult/child class (this weekend!)

January 15, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Do something great for yourself and for your kiddos with yoga! This week's Butterfly Kids Yoga schedule has a little something for everyone. Check out what's in store at the studio -- there are classes for all ages, including a special adult/child event this Saturday, Jan 21!

January 11, 2017

Yoga for you + kids class next door. Or, try Family Yoga together!

January 11, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

Are YOU looking to try a yoga class (truly, you will walk out feeling amazing) and have your kids take a yoga class at the same time? Or, are you looking for a Family Yoga class where you and your children participate together? We've got you covered!

January 08, 2017

One day. 3 classes. 2 locations. Lots of yoga fun.

January 08, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

What does kids yoga + Justin Timberlake + the "Yoga Slide" + friends holding hands during "Secret Garden" relaxation all have in common? If you guessed these were all part of my day yesterday, you are right. I taught 3 classes (5-8 yr olds, 8-12 yr olds and Family Yoga). I connected with new families and welcomed familiar faces. And the kids were awesome. We had the music cranked up for some parts (Justin Timberlake and yoga go REALLY well together), we giggled as we played "Toe-ga" (yoga for your toes!) and I almost melted as I saw two friends bond by holding hands in a mindful moment. A healthy, wholesome, fun activity with lots of happy kiddos? That equals a great day in Butterfly Kids Yoga world!

January 01, 2017

I get asked this a lot as a Children's Yoga Teacher

January 01, 2017/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

I recently had a conversation with a mom who was interested in having her 2 kids try a yoga class. She was explaining to me that she wants her kids to continue to be active with their normal activities (sports, music, school, friends, you name it!) but she was also searching for something DIFFERENT. So, she wanted to know, "What makes children's yoga different?"

December 29, 2016

Refer a Friend rewards and a "Referral Challenge!"

December 29, 2016/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

Introducing Butterfly Kids Yoga's Refer a Friend program and a Referral Challenge! Already a client? You can start referring and being rewarded right away. Not a client yet? Sign up for a class and then you can start referring and earning rewards, too.

December 28, 2016

Keep calm (with kids yoga!) during school break

December 28, 2016/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

CABIN FEVER, anyone? Butterfly Kids Yoga classes are a great opportunity for your kiddos to burn some energy, re-center themselves, and have fun with friends (make it a yoga "playdate"!). Check out the class schedule for remainder of the week!

December 24, 2016

4 reasons to give the gift of smiles and laughter

December 24, 2016/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

You know that feeling of seeing a child light up the room with a smile, a good belly laugh, or a little twinkle in their eye? It's one of those gifts that is totally free yet priceless at the same time. i wanted to share an article about just how GOOD all those smiles and laughs are. Enjoy the read and enjoy those smiles over the weekend...for they are the best gifts we can all give.

December 21, 2016

Strike a holiday pose! (This Friday @ 10am in Fairport)

December 21, 2016/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

Children's yoga is the gift that keeps on giving! Join me on the mat this Friday at 10am for a special holiday-themed class! There sure is a LOT of excitement in the air, and we'll be putting all of that energy to good use in the studio. Then, have your little yogi teach the whole family what they learn at home! I promise, family gatherings will be all smiles with the cuteness. Here's a peek of what's in store for Friday's holiday class...