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June 17, 2022

How to Practice Gratitude with Your Kids

There is no better time to express gratitude! So here I go…I’m so thankful for everyone who has believed in Wee Yogis, for those who have joined and played with us at our special classes, for those who have invited us into their schools and events, for everyone who sang along with us at festivals and concerts, and for every being that has helped us spread the love!

It is especially important at times like these that remind all of us to turn off our TVs, cell phones, and social media, and take time to truly connect to our loved ones to give thanks.

As strange as it may be, sometimes expressing our gratitude to the people we love the most can actually be the hardest. I aim to break this pattern within myself and also help teach our little ones to do this at a young age.  So I triple dog dare you! Try to participate in this gratitude exercise with your child or loved one:

You: I love doing ____________ with you!
Child or loved one: I love doing ____________ with you!
You: I’m grateful for you because…

Child or loved one: I’m grateful for you because…

We can do it! High fives in advance! Let’s make this gratitude shift together!

One more piece of gratitude that I would like to express, is to all of my teachers at Wee Yogis and to all you Wee Yogis teachers around the world!! Thank you for being you, for sharing your light, and for bringing yoga and mindfulness to kids!

Want to incorporate more mindfulness into your child’s life? 

Below are 3 fun and simple ways to practice with your kids!

1. YOGA POSE

Bridge Pose

Benefits

  • Stretches the front body
  • Heart Opener (great space to practice more gratitude!)

Set-up 

  • Lie on your back
  • Bend your knees
  • Feet should be hip width distance
  • Heels under your knees
  • Lift your hips
  • Walk your shoulders closer to each other

Silly cues for learning

  • You’re a strong bridge. Let the boats sail under you!
  • Lift your heart to the sky!

2. YOGA GAME

Follow the Light

Purpose

  • Teaches focus

Instructions

  • Turn off the lights in the room
  • Using a flashlight, ask the children to silently follow the light
  • Then choose different children to guide the light with the flashlight

3. MINDFUL SONG:

Forgiveness 

Purpose:

  • The best way to practice gratitude is to first forgive

Love,

Jocelyn AKA Miss Smiles

Founder, Wee Yogis

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