Episode 70: The Importance of Yoga for Kids w/ special guest Incia Palmeri

Join me and special guest expert Incia Palmeri to dive into the magical world of kids yoga. In this episode we will talk about the importance of kids yoga, some of the ways that Incia has seen yoga transform children, what a kids yoga class looks like, and some of her favourite books and resources for sharing yoga and mindfulness with children.

This is definitely one of my favourite episodes on the podcast, so I highly encourage you to brew a warm (or cold) cup of tea and allow yourself to absorb all of the amazing information Incia has to share.

Key Topics Discussed:

• 0:40: Introducing Incia 
• 2:10: Reflecting on Kids Yoga Teacher Training 
• 9:40: Incia’s Journey teaching kids’ yoga 
• 21:35: What does a kids yoga class look like? 
• 27:45: Incia’s favourite kids’ yoga books/resources 
• 31:15: Affirmations for kids 
• 37:17: How Incia has seen yoga and mindfulness impact children 
• 48:25: How you can practice/work/learn with Incia 

Resources discussed

• Sounds True Kids: https://www.soundstrue.com/collections/discover-books-for-kids
• Bala Kids Books: https://www.shambhala.com/bala-kids/
• Lucinda's Magical Yoga Adventure: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483391506/lucindas-magical-yoga-adventure-book-and

Upcoming ways to learn with Incia:

• Kids Yoga Teacher Training Retreat [August 6-7]: https://onceuponamat.ca/ola/services/outdoor-kids-yoga-teacher-training
• Once Upon a Rainbow Summer School (Caledon, ON) [August 2022]: https://onceuponamat.ca/ola

For more information follow Incia on Instagram @onceponamat or visit her website: https://onceuponamat.ca

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