#036 How to Teach Tween and Teen Yoga Classes with Claire Louise Smith
Release Date: 06/29/2025
#066 How Yoga Support Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation with Nicole Koleshis
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Nicole Koleshis from Seattle Kids Yoga as they talk about how yoga transforms sensory experiences for children. Learn practical tips and get insights into integrating mindfulness and movement into your children's lives from an experienced occupational therapist. Some highlights: - Learn about Nicole's background as an occupational therapist and how it informs her unique approach to kids yoga, which includes sensory integration. - Get valuable advice for new yoga teachers on slowly introducing sensory activities and ensuring they...
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#065 Mindful Monday - Mindful Writing
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you tap inside through mindful writing. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this practice is useful for exploration. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#064 How To Help Children Thrive in the Digital Age with Rob LoCascio
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rob LoCascio, founder of KidCo.ai, as they explore the complicated relationship between children and technology. From Rob’s journey building a multi-billion-dollar AI company to walking away and creating a safer AI device for children, this conversation dives into addiction, values, balance, creativity, and how we move from screen consumption to meaningful creation. Together, they unpack what it means to raise children in an AI-driven world and how parents and educators can foster healthier, more intentional relationships with...
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#063 Strategies for Teen Mental Health from Clinical Psychologist with Emily Gordon
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Emily Gordon, a seasoned clinical psychologist, as they discuss the intricate world of teen mental health. Explore successful strategies and shed light on what truly makes a difference in the lives of teenagers today. Some highlights: -The vital role invested of caregivers in teen mental health. -Strategies for supporting teen creativity, connection, and wellness. -Techniques for adults to model self-regulation and manage stress. -The importance of preparing a toolkit for emotion regulation. -Insightful resources and tools for families...
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#062 Mindful Monday - Release Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you release and let go. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#061 How to Build an Emotional Toolkit with Jaime Amor of Cosmic Kids Yoga
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Discover how yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling help children build emotional regulation and resilience with Cosmic Kids Yoga founder Jaime Amor. Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jaime Amor, founder of Cosmic Kids Yoga, as they explore how yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling help children understand and navigate their emotions. Jaime shares her journey from children’s entertainer to global yoga educator, and how she developed creative tools that make emotional regulation, resilience, and self-awareness accessible—and fun—for children everywhere. Some highlights:...
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#060 How to Create Play-Based Learning Experiences in Your Yoga Classes with Amy Nielson
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Amy Nielson from Planning Playtime as they talk about the vibrant world of play-based learning. Discover practical insights for teachers, parents, and caregivers looking to ignite a love for learning in children in classrooms and kids yoga classes. Some highlights: - Amy Nielson explores the use of printables and a Mommy and Me preschool program, advocating for individualized approaches and consistent 1% improvements. - The discussion highlights the significance of integrating play, including props and movement, into educational...
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#059 Mindful Monday - Just Be Meditation
The Kids Wellness Podcast
In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you 'just be' with the moment. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to prepare, focus, and manage the day ahead. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛
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#058 How to Teach Culturally Responsive SEL with Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta, co-author of "The Change You Want to See" and Deputy Superintendent of Harlem Community School, as they explore how mindfulness, cultural responsiveness, and social-emotional learning (SEL) transform school communities. Drawing from her 30 years as an educator and leader in Harlem, Dr. DeCosta shares her personal journey and practical tools for creating schools where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Some highlights: • How "The Change You Want to See" emerged from leading through the pandemic •...
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#057 How to Lead Large Group Yoga Assemblies in Schools with Lauren Chaitoff
The Kids Wellness Podcast
Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lauren Chaitoff from Yogi Beans as they discuss the ins and outs of conducting yoga assemblies in schools. Lauren shares her expert tips and advice on how to engage and teach large groups of kids effectively. Some highlights: - The benefits of working with larger groups in school yoga assemblies - Tips for structuring and organizing large group yoga activities - Handling behavior management and maintaining engagement in a large assembly setting - Advice for yoga teachers who are considering venturing into large group assemblies ...
info_outlineJoin Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Claire Louise Smith, co-founder of Ambassador Yoga, as they talk about an interesting question for our community of kids yoga teachers and educators-turned-kids-yoga-business-owners: "How do we create effective and engaging tween and teen yoga classes?"
Claire draws from her 20 years of experience as a yoga studio owner and creator of tween and teen yoga leadership training to share her essential tips for structuring a successful program for youth. Claire explains that neither the playful games and songs of children's yoga nor the rigorous physical practice of adult classes quite hit the mark for tweens and teens. So, what's the secret? It's about finding that sweet spot in between!
Find Claire here:
Website: https://ambassadoryoga.com/
Tween and Teen Yoga Leadership Training: https://ambassadoryoga.com/teen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogatrainer.fasttrack/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkPKcBsNecba_Eni9nNvd6g
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambassadoryoga
🧘🏽♂️🧘♀️🧘🏿♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.
Connect with us:
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Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/
Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/