Yaya Yoga ca

Bringing yoga and mindfulness to California Families

Our mission is to teach youth through mindfulness and other transformative skills such as yoga, dance, and art, to help develop inner and outer awareness, self-confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience leading to lifelong positive habits that will impact our present and future communities. 

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Travel Yoga!

July 13, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Family Yoga, Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

Travel Yoga! 3 poses for Spine health! 

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Pose of the Month: Reach for the Sun!

June 01, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

Reach for the Sun! 

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Flower Pose!

May 04, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

Pose of the Month: Flower Pose

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May 04, 2015 /Vanessa Orr
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Bunny Breath!

April 13, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga

Pose of the Month: Bunny Breath

                                                            Bunny Breath is a fun way to breath only through the nose!

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April 13, 2015 /Vanessa Orr
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Your Brain on Mindfulness

March 17, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

I've created an Info-graphic explaining some of the brain science behind practicing Mindfulness for kids! 

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March 17, 2015 /Vanessa Orr
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Pose of the Month: Sun Dance 'A'!

March 02, 2015 by Vanessa Orr

This month I am featuring a Sun Salutation or otherwise known as the Sun Dance! The Sun Dance is our "Pose of the Month"! 

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Family Yoga and Yoga Birthday Parties!

February 09, 2015 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, Birthday Yoga, Family Yoga

Family Yoga & Yoga Birthday Parties! 

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February 09, 2015 /Vanessa Orr
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3 Restorative Yoga Poses to try at home

January 26, 2015 by Vanessa Orr

This week I am featuring restorative poses that you AND your child can do at home! 

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January 26, 2015 /Vanessa Orr
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5 Yoga Poses to do in Bed

December 29, 2014 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

The winter months are for taking time to slow down from yours and your child's busy schedules. 

Slowing down is important. A parent at TECA reminded me the importance of slowing down. It has been a theme in my classes. Slowing down helps us...

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December 29, 2014 /Vanessa Orr
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How to Make a Home-Made Eye Pillow for Relaxation.

December 15, 2014 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

Eye pillows encourage the eyes to stay closed during relaxation and before sleep. The scent of the lavender and pressure over the eyes will gets kids snoozing and/or relaxing in no time! 

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December 15, 2014 /Vanessa Orr
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Does your child have extra energy?

December 01, 2014 by Vanessa Orr

 

Does Your Child have Extra Energy?

Some children naturally have more or less energy throughout their daily activities....

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December 01, 2014 /Vanessa Orr
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How can I help my child remain calm?

November 17, 2014 by Vanessa Orr in Kids Yoga, MIndfulness with Kids

Many parents ask, "How can I help my child to be calm?" It's a great question and although kids come jam packed with their own special energetic energy we can give kids tools...

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November 17, 2014 /Vanessa Orr
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Yaya Yoga ca is Celebrating 1 year of business!! Here are 5 Yoga Poses to Help Your Child Sleep Better!

November 12, 2014 by Vanessa Orr

Kids at Redding School during deep relaxation after practicing yoga. Eye pillows help rest the eyes and keep them closed. 

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November 12, 2014 /Vanessa Orr
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The Benefits of Yoga for Kids from Kaplan University

April 25, 2014 by Vanessa Orr

http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/yoga/The%20Benefits%20of%20Yoga%20for%20Children.html#17

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