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We're coming off a great week here at Butterfly Kids Yoga, meeting new families and seeing familiar faces. And there's so much coming up this week! Yoga for the littles, older kids, athletes and for you. Check out this week's schedule and what's coming up!
Read More"There is an uptick in demand for yoga-based sports performance training, especially for multi-sport kids, due to increasing injuries primarily caused by overuse, " says Dana Santas who is known for her conditioning work with professional teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team, Atlanta Braves and Orlando Magic. And she says the age of athletes that start taking yoga classes keeps getting younger as they realize the benefits it offers.
So that is why I am so excited that our new Yoga for Athletes program at Next Level kicks off this week! One of the only programs like this for athletes in our area. Details enclosed…
Read More"Take a deep breath." We've all heard it, said it, or thought it, right? And for good reason. Our breath has SO much power to change the way we feel. It's pretty incredible. Proper breathing is a game changer to improve athletic performance, calm anxiety, and clear our minds. We start every Butterfly Kids Yoga class practicing breathwork and we always use what we learn throughout class. Here are 2 great techniques for you to try at home.
Read MoreAs an ode to all of the amazing moms out there, I wanted to share a very sweet moment from a class last week. To set the scene, we had been talking about how each of us has a "little light" inside of us (our hearts). I shared how our little lights make each of us special and how bright they shine...especially when we feel love.
Read MoreOur Yoga for Athletes program is growing! Butterfly Kids Yoga is partnering with Next Level Strength & Conditioning, one of our area's best sports performance programs, to bring Yoga for Athletes to their facility in Fairport, NY. Our goal, together, is to offer the very best in sports performance and yoga for Youth, Middle School, High School and Collegiate athletes in our community.
Read MoreHello friends! This week, we have a full schedule of classes and a special Friday event @ Athleta. Full details enclosed!
Read MoreWhen it comes to a good challenge in yoga, kids are ALL about it. Teens? Crow pose or working on their flexibility and mobility. Tweens? Partner poses are their jam. Double downward dog, anyone? Little yogis? Balancing in boat, flower or crane pose. But the most challenging pose of all? It's the simplicity of unwinding. Of just allowing themselves to lie back, relax, and let go.
Read MoreMy fingers are basically dancing as I write thanks to these spring temps and amazing sunshine. Hooray! And with spring comes fresh, new Butterfly Kids Yoga classes & events -- two of which I am excited to share with you today.
Read More'Tis the season for planning for summer and we've got Yoga Camp information and a sneak peek into our summer Rec Center programs ready for you! So while temps may not feel like summer, it helps to at least PLAN for it, right?
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