300 Blog Posts About Kids Yoga!

Welcome to the 300^th blog post of Young Yoga Masters. I can’t believe I’ve made it!

I started this blog in 2007, with an aim to put kids yoga on the map and legitimize what I was trying to promote.  Yoga for children is everywhere now, but there was a time when people didn’t know kids yoga was a real thing!

I also wanted to create a place to connect with others.  You may know the feeling, when you are really into something and you start feeling isolated from everything else.  You’re teaching kids, you’re networking for new opportunities and creating buzz, and if you don’t do something, it doesn’t get done.

Sometimes you feel like a lone wolf.

This blog was a way to connect with others who I could relate to.

Back then, my kids yoga teacher training was only a weekend and going strong. Now, 300 blog posts plus a 95 hour RCYS plus a 200 hour RYS later, I’m flabbergasted by how its all grown.

Kids yoga is here to stay!

I’m honoured to have blog friends who’ve been here from the beginning. You’ve seen my ups and downs, like my first blog post describing the hot mess of my first class , to helping others with their kids yoga business, to some harrowing family experiences.

If you’ve just discovered my little corner of the kids’ yoga world. Thanks for reading and being part of it now. I hope this blog serves you and helps you feel a sense of community.

Before I get to my announcement, I want to let you know how much you, as a reader, mean to me. My eyes light up every time I see a comment. The other day when I saw someone, other than me,  shared one of my articles, it made my day.

So to help me celebrate go ahead and leave a comment to wish me a Happy Blogiversary.  It’s encouraging to know I’m not writing into a void.

Next Up for Young Yoga Masters

This feels like the perfect time to announce my imminent adventure beginning November 1st.  Its a journey that fulfills a lifelong dream of mine, perhaps you share this dream if you’ve ever wanted to travel to the birthplace of yoga. If you haven’t guessed already – I’m going to India!

My husband and I are going together for 10 weeks to celebrate our 10^th wedding anniversary. I’m on the edge of my seat with excitement. I spend every spare minute researching on my computer, now every ad I see is optimized towards travel products.

So many decisions have to be made. I’m salivating over the Osprey Meridian 28” wheeled/backpack bag, but it costs over $500 bucks! Could I travel with a carry on for 10 weeks? What to wear to the two weddings we’ll be attending?  Should I use packing cubes?  What’s the best water purifier for India?

I’ve got to figure it all out and still get my work done. I’m not sure how it will happen yet so there’s a sprinkling of stress building, but yoga is keeping me together.

Who Wants to Connect in Vancouver, Seattle, India?

Because I just can’t leave work behind, it’s who I am after all, I’m sending out feelers to connect with other like-minded souls on my travels. Maybe for tea? Maybe you want a mini Kids Yoga workshop? Maybe a roti? If that’s you, or someone you know, message me at [email protected].

I’ll be in Vancouver and Seattle in early November, then India from mid-November to mid January. It would be great to connect with others face to face instead of screen to screen.

Dharamsala and Delhi

Of course I’m anxious about stepping foot on India’s exotic soil which means parting with all the comforts of home. Yet, I’m more troubled by the idea of not doing it.

It’s what my yoga teacher would call walking the double edged sword. Too much routine is on one edge. Too much adventure away from those comfy surroundings, and you find the other edge. This trip will be about walking the middle path while we’re roaming.

I’m grateful my noble partner and I share the same vision of our travels. After we leave Vancouver and Seattle, we’ll be heading to the Himalayan mountain town of Dharamsala where the Dalai Lama lives. We’ll be starting the trip by slowing down for a minimum of two weeks where our only plan is to gaze upon the mountainside, do yoga, meditate, and drink chai. From there we head towards a family wedding in Pune and 6 more weeks exploring India.

While I’m exploring, I’ll be looking at potential places to hold a Kids Yoga Teacher Training in India too.   Anyone interested in seeing the birthplace of yoga and getting your Kids Yoga Teacher Certification?

Stay In Touch and Share Your Tips on India Travel

While I’m away, you can stay in touch on Instagram, which auto-posts to Facebook and Twitter.

Hopefully I’ll have time and wifi to connect, but if you don’t hear from me from November- February, just imagine me riding an elephant or walking through a temple.

Watch for guest posts from other kids yoga teachers and a “Best of Young Yoga Masters post” while I’m gone too.  If you have a certain YYM article you’d like to nominate for the “Best of” post, leave a comment.

Do You Have a Travel Tip?

I also need your help with travel tips on packing, luggage, places to visit in India, Seattle, or Vancouver.  Or share any other good wishes before I head out.

I’m gonna miss you when I’m gone : )

Wishing you a happy holiday season and a few good adventures of your own.

Yours truly,

Aruna

 

Upcoming Events

While I’m prepping, Janet Williams will be leading the What I See, I Can Be Kids Yoga Teacher Training Certificate on Oct. 24-25 in Toronto.  This weekend certification is packed with resources and also counts towards your 95 Hour Certificate.

You don’t want to miss it!

There is still time to get the details and register here.

P.S.  I’m just curious – is anyone interested in getting their Kids Yoga Teacher Certification in India next year?  I’ll be looking for a location on this trip and wonder if you find this intriguing.