Do you prefer video format? Check out my video here. Top of the Props! Ten top tips for effective use of props in kids yoga lessons
In my years of being a kids yoga teacher, I have amassed a huge collection of props. I love the excitement of buying new things to play with and bringing joy to my yoga classes. BUT is it necessary? To prop or not to prop? Some people would argue that you shouldn’t need props for yoga, that it should be a time to connect to yourself. I don’t believe this, and here’s why: our brains are wired for novelty. This means that when we bring something new to our kids yoga lessons, the children are more likely to be engaged, enjoy themselves, and remember what they have learnt. Props are also a great way of supporting and extend the learning in the yoga lesson. Having something to hold is also a really supportive way of helping children feel safe in your class. Many children experience anxiety from being in a new environment with a different teacher and different expectations. This can result in the dreaded mat picking! When children have something to hold, they are much less likely to pick at your lovely yoga mats, they are also less likely to search for stimulation elsewhere (looking around the room, trying to find things to fiddle with). Here are my top tips
Are you wondering which are my ‘go to’ props? Check out my freebie Top of the Props! Which is a list of all of my favourite props that I use regularly and some great ideas on how to use them. I hope that you found this helpful, let me know if you use props and which ones are your favourite. Julia
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