Here are our kid friendly names for asana's (postures) you may be familiar with...

Want to know what the yoga posture is when your little yogi talks about a flying airplane, or a mommy dog? Below is a list of some of the movements we play with throughout our preschool classes. I have listed the english name that adult yoga enthusiasts may be familiar with along with the name your child may be familiar with. You will find pictures of all these postures throughout the internet and the yoga posture pictures at yogajournal.com are fantastic! Have fun doing yoga with your little one!

Childs pose = sleeping bunny

Warrior 3 = airplane flying high

Locust = airplane flying low

Downward Dog = Mommy / Daddy Dog

Upward Dog = Puppy Dog

Bow = Rocking Boat (sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Tree (what kind of tree are you, colour of leaves, etc)

Warrior 2 (I am brave, I am strong, My own spirit I can hold)

Cobra (and hiss like a snake)

Bound Angle = butterfly

Table (ask what type of food do you like to eat at your table, great way to reinforce food groups, healthy food choices, various colours of food, etc)

Seated Wide Spread = Pizza (pretend to make your own pizza, what would you like on it, etc)

Seated Forward Fold = Sandwich (smooth out your bread, what would you like on sandwich, then place other piece of bread which is your upper body on top of the bread that is your legs!)

Rock / Hero Pose = Lion (lets hear you ROAR!)

Legs Up the Wall = birthday candle (sing Happy Birthday, then with lots of wind blow out your candle!)

Mountain (stand tall and proud like a mountain, remember mountains are strong and sturdy and do not blow and move in the wind!)

Now its your turn! Share some of your favourite yoga postures and the friendly names you and your child(ren) have adopted for them!

Namaste,

~A

Yummy Clothing

As a busy mom you spend most of your day caring for your children, preparing meals, doing laundry, organizing playdates and activities, along with a hundred other small details which must be carried through to ensure your day is as smooth as possible.

But do you feel comfortable, chic and yummy in the clothes you are wearing throughout the day?

As a busy caregiver to two young, vibrant and busy children and a yoga and wellness instructor I know the importance of purchasing clothes that can be worn from the fitness room to the coffee shop, groceries, playdates, swim lessons and poopy diapers and spit up along the way. Needless to say not only do these clothes need to be appropriate for your day but easily washable and look good at all times!

I am sharing with you my top must have clothing items for travelling, day to day wear and to the fitness or yoga studio.

1. Lululemon's Jesus pant. These come in spectacular colours, with Fall colours coming out very soon! Dress these pants up for a night on the town, to playgroup and to class!

2. TranquiliT wrap dress. Wrap it over your workout clothes and you are ready for the day! Wonderful fun dress that can be worn with heels for at night, or flip flops at the playground!

3. Lululemon Parachute Bag. Okay, have to admit weekends and night time this bag is all about me. Inside are my car keys, make up bag, change of clothes after fitness class and ipod. Plus there is still room for all my books, planner and other items! Daytime this spacious bag turns fills up with pull ups, wipes, juice, water bottles, snacks upon snacks (at the end of everyday there are always goldfish crackers in the bottom somewhere) and other paraphernalia for swim lessons, gymnastics camp, and days at the wading pool. This bag can hold EVERYTHING and MORE!

4. TranquiliT cardi shawl is an all in one master piece! Wear it soooo many fun and chic ways for various looks. Dress it up for evening, throw it on when you are chilled at your kids soccer game or snuggle in it with your little one. Fab colours available!

5. Okay, I am sure most people have this next article of clothing covered as I have seen them everywhere. If you don't have a Lululemon hoodie sweater you are missing out on one of the warmest, most comfortable and snuggly sweater out there. With a variety of colours it can be hard to choose just one!

So there it is, my top 5 items that I cannot live without in my closet! Have any I have missed and you would like to share? Please leave a comment!

You can visit TranquiliT at www.tranquilit.com and Lululemon at www.Lululemon.com or at any of their store locations.

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Namaste,
Amanda

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