September 09, 2018

Permission to unplug

September 09, 2018/ Allison Picciano

I heard a really good analogy during a recent athletes class, led by our own Heidi Rasmussen. We were talking about how yoga offers the opportunity to move, stretch and exercise...but also the opportunity to shut it all down. Easy to say to kids, but hard to grasp sometimes. So then she said, "Think about your cell phone, or your parents cell phone. What do they tell you to do when there is just TOO MUCH going on with it and it freezes up? They tell you to shut it down. Turn it all off, let it rest, and then restart."

Heads nod and I even heard, "Ohhhh yeah!"

September 03, 2018

Fall yoga schedule is here!

September 03, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

I hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic summer! While our carefree days are winding down, I’m really excited for the Fall schedule. We’ve got you covered with yoga for your preschooler, school-aged kiddos, teens, athletes, and for you.

August 26, 2018

August yoga camp recap + pics!

August 26, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Tonight I'm reflecting back on the memories made during last week's Back to School Yoga Camp. From the morning session, to the older kids in the afternoon, each day celebrated the end of summer and prepped us for back to school. Here are a few pics from our week. Enjoy!

August 19, 2018

Building connections and so much more.

August 19, 2018/ Allison Picciano

I didn't grow up in Rochester but even though I'm not born and raised, I absolutely the sense of community here. Going to Wegmans? For SURE you'll see someone you know. Heading to a park? You'll probably bump into a friend. Walking on the canal? Yup, give a wave to several familar faces. It's kind of this unique "big-little" city with a whole lot of connections.

August 12, 2018

Classes for ages 3-5, new Rec Center partner, and more!

August 12, 2018/ Allison Picciano

Honestly, there is nothing cuter than preschoolers doing yoga. Yoga...a 5,000 year old practice that preschoolers are really, really GOOD at. Downward dog? A hands down favorite. (Yes, we might occassionally bark!) Breathing work to calm our hearts? The kids ask for it in every class. Tricky poses? They can't get enough. Shavasana time to recenter? So great, even for the littlest yogis.

This Fall, classes for preschoolers can be found at several Rec Centers around our community, including our newest partner, Webster Rec Center! And if you are planning ahead, enrollment is already open for most classes. Details within!

August 05, 2018

August schedule (and a new class to announce!)

August 05, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga @ East Side Wellness Center/ Allison Picciano

After a week of sunny skies, salty air, and sandy toes, I am so excited to be back from vacation and with you. It's the last month of summer (gasp!) but also the perfect time to try a new class or head to your favorite. For your kids. For you. Or maybe for both.

And, new class alert! I'm excited to announce our new "Reboot and Restore" class for Teens, Collegiate Level and Adults. Sundays at 5PM. Full details and all August happenings within.

July 22, 2018

July yoga camp moments (and more pics)

July 22, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

If you mix active yoga, creative art, teamwork, new friends, mindfulness and a whole lot of fun all together, that is how I would describe last week's Mid-Summer Yoga Camp.

Here are a few pics from the week. So many great moments!

July 16, 2018

Yoga camp pics and classes this week

July 16, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga/ Allison Picciano

Our Mid-Summer Yoga Camp kicked off today and our campers are off to a great start! We have a great week in store with lots of yoga, teamwork, creative art projects, pose workshops and cool mindfulness activities.

Some classes are paused this week because of yoga camp, but Tuesday's 6PM classes are still on, as well as Friday Night Yoga Club.

July 09, 2018

A beer, a quote, and how it made me smile.

July 09, 2018/ Butterfly Kids Yoga / Allison Picciano

Confession. I'm a yoga teacher and I love craft beers, especially on hot summer days :) Even better are the ones that have great quotes under the cap. That's exactly what I found over the weekend under the cap of a Magic Hat #9.