And the winner is...! (Plus this week's class schedule)

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And the winner is...! (Plus this week's class schedule)

Thank you to everyone who participated in Butterfly Kids Yoga's celebration of Kids Yoga Day this week! This week's classes were super fun as we learned a great 5-minute sequence (to share at home too!) and this weekend I was proud to share the benefits of kids yoga + a class demo at the 2017 Toddlers & Tykes conference. I am proud and feel very lucky to be involved in an activity for kids that helps them be active, be mindful, and have fun along the way.

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Celebrating Kids Yoga Day 2017! (plus a giveaway contest for YOU)

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Celebrating Kids Yoga Day 2017! (plus a giveaway contest for YOU)

This week we are celebrating Kids Yoga Day 2017!  Imagine 30,000+ kids doing yoga on the same day, at the same time, across the globe. And YOU can be part of it! 

Kids Yoga Day 2017 is on Friday, April 7 but we will be celebrating ALL week long. Butterfly Kids Yoga is an official Ambassador of this awesome celebration and I am honored to be part of this international event.

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Highlights from this week's classes + upcoming schedule

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Highlights from this week's classes + upcoming schedule

When I say that I love my job for fun yoga classes with such great kids, I truly mean it. Many thanks to you and your kiddos for making each and every Butterfly Kids Yoga class so special.

This week, we have lots of great studio classes plus 2 Special Events this weekend! Check out it all out here.

 

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The quiet power of encouragement

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The quiet power of encouragement

I saw a quote yesterday that made me pause. Amidst all of the other inspirational quotes out there (lots, right?) this one hit home for some reason. 

"Who will you encourage today?" -mindbodygreen

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"Was that for real?" (Plus this week's schedule)

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"Was that for real?" (Plus this week's schedule)

They say there is always a first for everything, right? I'm still laughing about what happened in one of my classes this past week...so I had to share. I'll set the scene...

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St. Patrick's Day kids yoga! (Plus the week ahead)

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St. Patrick's Day kids yoga! (Plus the week ahead)

My heart is full after this weekend's classes! One great Adult + Kids yoga Saturday. Two awesome yoga birthday parties. One amazing Tween Yoga class. So grateful to connect with so many little yogis (and their families) over the weekend!

Now, on to the week ahead! Butterfly Kids Yoga's schedule is full of studio classes, preschool enrichment yoga, a special St. Patty's Day yoga class, and great weekend classes.

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What a storm. And weekend update.

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What a storm. And weekend update.

After the crazy weather here in Rochester, NY (now dubbed The Great Wind Storm of 2017), I hope everyone is safe, warm, and power has returned. Tonight's blog is one of gratitude, as news reports say there were no serious injuries as a result of yesterday's 80mph winds. But the outpouring of support that rose from the windstorm chaos...amazing. I sure am thankful to be part of this amazing community! 

As we look forward to this weekend, I wanted to let everyone know that all classes and events are still on.

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Hello March! This week's kids yoga schedule (and our popular adult class, too!)

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Hello March! This week's kids yoga schedule (and our popular adult class, too!)

Hello March! In like a lion and out like a lamb (cue Lion Pose, a favorite among Butterfly Kids Yoga kiddos!). And hello to lots of great Butterfly Kids Yoga classes coming up for this week.

Check out this week's schedule!

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3 tips to relax your child and let them "just be"

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3 tips to relax your child and let them "just be"

How often do you find yourself able to just "be". No bottled up energy. No worries. Less stress. Those moments are precious, right? Now put yourself in a child's shoes. Whether it's academic stresses, social situations, or anxiety, children need the opportunity to just "be" as much as we do. But how do we actually DO it? Here are 3 ideas on how kids yoga can help your child release a good amount of energy + re-focus + find their own sense of calm. "Just be."

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