Off the Mat

September is here, and with it comes the energy of a fresh school year. Between new schedules, homework, and after-school activities, kids and tweens can sometimes feel overwhelmed. Yoga is a wonderful tool to help them balance it all—building focus, calm, and confidence while keeping their bodies active and strong.

Through touch, breath, and movement, family yoga opens up non-verbal channels of communication. Partner poses encourage cooperation and connection. Guided breathing or simple eye-gazing games invite families to slow down, look inward, and look at one another with intention. These gentle practices can improve empathy and patience at home.

Summer in New York City is the perfect time to take your yoga practice outdoors and soak in the energy, sunshine, and skyline! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a family looking to stretch and play together, NYC offers plenty of vibrant, inspiring spaces to lay down your mat.

Here are 5 fun and family-friendly places to practice yoga this summer:

If you’re looking for ways to get your family to try yoga, here are five fun approaches that’ll make everyone excited to join in

Laughing is the most silly way to introduce meditation to your child, while also spending some time with them and bonding in a playful way. For this, we recommend taking a few minutes to sit with your kiddo and just laugh together. It might start out a bit forced, but will surely end up in honest humor after a while. This method is surprisingly a great way to introduce meditation for children and can help to reset their focus and concentration.

Grab some gifts for your yogi loved ones this Valentine’s Day. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite items that the yoga lovers in your life will absolutely adore. Celebrate love day with some gift giving!   

Our team put together some quick and easy go-to ice meal prep methods that are especially helpful for families on-the-go during the winter season. This ice cube based meal prep is ideal for families with busy schedules during the winter season that are looking for quick family-friendly meals that can be prepared with ease in advance. Check them out below and let us know what you think.  

As the new year approaches, it’s a great time to set some goals for your yoga practice. No matter where you are in your yoga journey, you can set goals for the new year to help you step onto the mat with a fresh perspective. Here is a guideline for setting your own resolutions this upcoming year. 

If you’ve been wanting to try a family yoga class out, but aren’t sure if your family will enjoy it, here’s some poses to test the waters out first. Although, we are one hundred percent confident that your family will absolutely enjoy it. But, go ahead and give these a shot first, if you don’t trust us.