The word chakra literally means ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit. In yogic terms chakras refer to energy centers, often depicted as wheels or flowers, which receive and transmit energy enabling the body to function. There are seven chakras in your body,...

  The PranaMama loves sharing the wisdom of the yamas and niyamas.  What Mom couldn’t love a list of “dos and don’ts”?  Todd Parr, children’s author of the very silly book of the same title, offers excellent advice to toddlers, such as...

Mirroring is a great activity that increases attention to detail and communication skills. In fact, mirroring is a common human behavior which we adopt often without even being aware that we are doing it. For example, when someone we are talking...

One of the reasons I love teaching yoga to kids and teens is to celebrate their uniqueness. Each individual brings something different to the mat every time they practice. It is wonderful to see them try Crow pose and succeed or, thanks to their...

 Twists are a trademark of yoga. When I ask kids what they imagine when they think of a yoga pose, they will invariably remark about “getting twisted up like a pretzel.”  These poses are a lot of fun, as well as have tremendous benefits. Referred...