<![CDATA[ - Blog]]>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:34:14 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Tears to Smiles And Everything In Between]]>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:43:44 -0800http://www.yogasprouts.com/4/post/2012/03/tears-to-smiles-and-everything-in-between.html
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In class a couple of weeks ago one of the little yogis was too sad to come to class. Her friends noted her absence and instead of brushing over the matter Rachel took the opportunity to discuss our emotions, specifically the purpose of sadness. She said “If we we did not know sadness, then we would not know what happiness feels like.” One student pondered this idea and responded that sometimes she just needs to cry and she feels so much better afterwards and that it was good for her to let out her feelings. Rather than trying to make the yoga classroom the “always-happy” environment, we try to acknowledge that hurt, pain, and sadness exist and that we need to be able to share those feelings, but that they also provide a comparison for which we can experience happiness, joy, and peace!
]]><![CDATA[Family Fitness Cruise ]]>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:08:58 -0800http://www.yogasprouts.com/4/post/2012/02/family-fitness-cruise.htmlThe perfect cruise for your family's holiday 
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Looking for a vacation that is both fun and healthy? Well look no further, Rachel will be collaborating with Total Wellness Experience and providing her kid’s appropriate yoga classes on TWE’s Family Fitness Cruise. Receive expert fitness, nutrition, and general wellness knowledge for yourself and give your children an active, healthy experience at the same time! All the while, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mexico, Belize, and the Cayman Islands. Sounds like the perfect vacation to me!

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]]><![CDATA[IT'S NOT NAP TIME]]>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:25:37 -0800http://www.yogasprouts.com/4/post/2012/02/its-not-nap-time.htmlby Amelia Rose
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If you ever work with kids than you have heard that whiny “im tired” during many activities with them. When they take yoga then they know that “nap time” comes at the end of every class (a.k.a. Savasana) and sometimes they are very eager to get there. However, in YogaSprouts we do not refer to Savasana as “nap time” but emphasize that “relaxation” will be coming soon. This builds the idea that Savasana is not about fitting in a quick nap after an active yoga class, but about releasing the body, its tensions, and being completely still even though you are not about to go to sleep. Most yogis will tell you this is hardest pose because it requires absolute surrender. The kids probably still think it is a nap time, but in time they will experience the trial and bliss that is Savasana.
]]><![CDATA[Be Your Own Valentine]]>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:56:13 -0800http://www.yogasprouts.com/4/post/2012/02/be-your-own-valentine.htmlby Amelia Rose Picture
During Friday’s class at 5 Points Yoga Studio Rachel decided to create a thematic class inspired by the upcoming holiday, Valentines Day. The students were asked what the first rule of love is and one girl responded “You can’t love others if you don’t love yourself.” Usually the phrase “I can’t” is banned in YogaSprouts classes, but in this case we will make an exception. In order to love others, it is important to love and appreciate yourself. The sprouts decorated heart cutouts for themselves to be their own valentine! 
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