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πΈ When Fun Activities Turn Chaotic in Yoga
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Hi! Last week in one of my kids yoga classes, we were doing Frog Pose. The children were hopping, laughing, and having a wonderful time. Within seconds, the room became louder, the energy got bigger, and some children started jumping around excitedly. For a moment, it looked like the class was heading towards chaos. As teachers, parents, and educators, many of us have experienced this. A fun activity suddenly becomes "too much." The natural response is often: "Everyone calm down." "Sit still." "Let's do relaxation." But over the years of teaching yoga and mindfulness to children, I've learned something important. The problem is often not the activity. The problem is the missing transition. Children cannot always move directly from excitement to stillness. Their nervous systems often need support getting there. Instead of: β Fun Activity β Relaxation Try: β Fun Activity β Transition Activity β Calm Activity For example: πΈ Frog Jumps β¬οΈ βοΈ Rolling on the back β¬οΈ πΈ Freeze in Frog Pose β¬οΈ π¬οΈ Breathing to calm β¬οΈ π§ Relaxation I call this: β¨ Move β Slow β Calm This simple shift can make a huge difference to behaviour, focus, and participation. Behaviour management is often not about stopping energy. It's about guiding energy. And sometimes the most effective behaviour strategy isn't a consequence, reminder, or correction. It's a better transition.That's one of the ways teaching yoga and mindfulness to children differs from teaching adults. Beyond teaching poses and creating fun experiences, we also need to understand children's development, behaviour, and regulation so we can support them effectively. These child psychology and behaviour management principles are some of the topics we explore inside our Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Certification.This is exactly what I love teachingβhow to make yoga age-appropriate, creative, practical, and rooted in child development, blending yoga, mindfulness, and emotional well-being to support children from ages 3β18. If you work with children, are a parent, educator, yoga teacher, or simply want to bring yoga and mindfulness into children's lives, here's a little glimpse into what we've been exploring together. β¨ πΏ Upcoming Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Dates π In-Person (Singapore) Best for hands-on learning, shared energy, and real-time connection. Weekday Batch π 22 June β 3 July 2026 Weekend Batch π 4 July β 2 August 2026 (Sat & Sun) β° 9:30 AM β 3:00 PM π https://courses.blissyogasg.com/courses/kids-yoga-teacher-training-singaporeβ π» Live Online Training (Zoom) π 25 August β 16 September 2026 β° 8:30 PM β 10:30 PM (SGT) Ideal if you want live guidance, structure, and communityβfrom anywhere. π https://courses.blissyogasg.com/courses/95-Hours-kids-yoga-teacher-trainingβ π 95-Hour Yoga Alliance Registered Certification β Globally Recognised β Open to All Levels β No Prior Experience Required π View Full Curriculum & Register: βhttps://courses.blissyogasg.com/courses/kids-yoga-teacher-training-singaporeβ If you have any questions, feel free to book a clarity call or simply reply to this email. π© parul@blissyogasg.comβ π± Instagram: @blissyogasgkids π Hear from our community: βhttps://g.co/kgs/RF44X6β --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- πΈ Beyond Certification... This training is not just about learning activities for children. It's about understanding: π How children learn π How they regulate π How behaviour communicates needs π How adults can support them more meaningfully And along the way, helping future teachers build confidence, clarity, and their own unique teaching style. With warmth, Parul Chaturvedi Founder, BlissYogaSG π π§ββοΈ Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Trainer |
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