I think it’s great that some yoga studios offer yoga practice for kids. Some sessions are designed for parents and children to practice together, and some are for kids-only. In either case, to have the yoga benefits of flexibility, breathing skills, meditation, core strength and endurance, as well as mental stimulation integrated into a child’s development is absolutely awesome. Studies show that early exposure to exercise, including yoga, can reduce obesity and reduce drug and alcohol abuse later in life. Jeeze, if only…

I love the yoga and Pilates classes at yogaworks in NYC. I practice at their mid-town location, but also have tried their upper east side and west-side locations. Their KarmaKids Yoga program — is for tots who have mastered the skill of walking and kids up to age 9. Family Yoga classes are priced at $720 for 3 participants for a period of 16 weeks, quite a good NYC value.

Click yogaworksnyKarmaKids for more NY Kids info, or yogaworks.com for their other NY and CA locations.

nextgenerationyoga offers classes for 3-13 year olds, and it’s a good resource for you if you’d like to make yoga part of your child’s school curriculum.

yogasite.com/ - yoga mats, card decks and DVDs for kids.

yoga.com – find a studio in your area by entering your zip code.

ecoyogamat.co.uk – thanks to them, I use a jute mat, the natural rubber/fabric mix is very strong and grippy, providing me less slippage when my hands sweat. It’s biodegradable as well.

ashtangayoga.info – for inspiration, some pics of poses.

breathe in, breathe out. all is one. Make it a life-long practice!