Danny Mitchell writes about yoga, fitness, parenting at http://www.travelinsurance.org Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years both as exercise and for spiritual meditation. It is highly controlled athleticism that allows the body and the mind to connect. It is great for adults and it can do wonders for children too, in both mind and … Continue reading The Role of Yoga in your Child’s Wellbeing: A Guest Post by Danny Mitchell
Category: The yoga of it all…
From taking care of two energetic toddlers who are far from sleeping through the night, to trying to get on the mat everyday I try to find the stillness and balance in moments here and there.
Full Moon in the Savannah
Giraffe Pose
Giraffe photos by Maher Kassar We spent at least half an hour watching these two giraffes fighting one evening at Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park. The wrestling match could go on for days, until one of them walks away. And then still the other might follow for more.
Double Backbend
Photos by Pascaline
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: From Pregnancy to a Year Old by Marisa Findlay
Marisa is a photographer specializing in baby and maternity photography. You can see some of her work on her Facebook page or her website. From Pregnancy to a Year Old You are reading this post three days after my daughter, Yara, turned a year old. My journey with yoga began about 11 years ago and … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: From Pregnancy to a Year Old by Marisa Findlay
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Always get Back by Petra Carmichael
Petra is a yoga teacher and the owner of Divya Yoga Studio in Zagreb, Croatia. She is currently based in Boston, travelling and managing the yoga school in Croatia. She is also studying at Middlesex University of Ayurveda London. Always get Back I’ve been practicing yoga for a several years. Do I really have the … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Always get Back by Petra Carmichael
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Golden Child by Catherine Platt
Catherine first came to China as a student in the 1980s and has lived in Chengdu, Sichuan, with her family since 2004. She and her husband both work on development projects with Tibetan communities across China. Golden Child One of Sam's first words was "Buddha." When he was just over a year old and could … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Golden Child by Catherine Platt
Prana Mama
Me leaving the room: Ok guys, I'm going to do my pranayama. Rahul moping: No panayama mama. No do pana-mama. Leila grinning: Mama no do pana-papa. Heehee.
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Against all Odds by Maher Kassar
Maher lives in Chengdu with his wife Natasha, and children Leila and Rahul. An amateur runner and yoga practitioner; he openly admits the difficulty of balancing his activities with work and raising children. Against all Odds Hong Kong 2009. These were stressful yet exciting times. Times where everything was possible, yet everything was impossible. Times … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Against all Odds by Maher Kassar
Parenting and Practicing Yoga: The Mantra of a 5 year-old by Shelley MacPherson
Shelley: My husband tells me I talk too much. I tell him that I have a lot to say. Here’s the solution…Welcome to my blog! The Mantra of a 5 year - old I teach kindergarten. I teach the ABC’s of Yoga. I work with 27 amazing young minds every. Single. Day. Each one of … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: The Mantra of a 5 year-old by Shelley MacPherson
Natasha Devalia 