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With Spring now here and Summer around the corner, it is a great time to think about activities to do with your children. This is a wonderful time to introduce your children to yoga and mediation. It can help set their future on a course of nourishment and creativity. I found that Gaiam is ready to help you with this endeavor. Their products designed for children, will make the activity so much fun for both you and your children.
Gaiam is a leading lifestyle brand that with a mission to make yoga, fitness, and well-being accessible to all. Gaiam brands include Gaiam, focused on yoga and fitness; Gaiam Restore, focused on wellness; SPRI focused on fitness, and its eco-travel business, Natural Habitat Adventures. With a wide distribution network that consists of approximately 38,000 retail doors, 18,000 store within stores, 5,000 category management locations, and e-commerce, GAIAM is dedicated to making yoga, fitness and wellness accessible to all.
Gaiam (pronounced “guy-um”), is a fusion of the words “Gaia” and “I am.” Gaia, mother Earth, was honored on the Isle of Crete in ancient Greece 5,000 years ago by the Minoan civilization. This civilization valued education, art, science, recreation, and the environment and believed that the Earth was directly connected to its existence and daily life. The concept of Gaia stems from the ancient philosophy that the Earth is a living entity. At Gaiam, we believe that all of the Earth’s living matter, air, oceans and land form an interconnected system that can be seen as a single entity. The word Gaiam represents planetary awareness, preservation and support of the interconnectivity of all living things. By nurturing, protecting and respecting our planet, its natural resources and its inhabitants, we enrich our own lives and those of future generations.
When starting to teach mediation and yoga you have to make sure the techniques are age appropriate. Mediation is a process that supports the growth of the body-mind of the child, fosters development of each child’s own unique personality and supports creativity and expression. Mediation and yoga techniques for children can help them relax and focus better during school, so that they can concentrate and memorize more effectively. It can encourage them to face life with a greater belief in their potential.
These techniques can help your children deal with problems and issues in a better way, and give them tools to be strong in life. I find that using these techniques early on can help children relax and be more productive. As adults, we love yoga and mediation and now we can enjoy it with our children.
Gaiam has designed products to make it easier for us to work with our children. With bright colors and fun patterns they have designed it with little ones in mind.
Balance Ball
This colorful, child-sized 45cm Balance Ball is a fun way to encourage kids to build a healthy posture, improve balance, and get the “wiggles out”. The constant ball movements increase blood flow to the brain, leading to better focus. Ideal for ages 5-8 and includes an easy inflation pump.
Yoga Mat
Let your imagination blast off with this kid-sized blue rocket yoga mat. With all-grip and no-slip, stay put during any falling star, crescent moon or airplane pose and comfortable during relaxing savasana. This mat is also latex and 6P free, and comes with our lifetime guarantee. Ideal for ages 5-8.
Mediation Cushion
These kid-sized Zafu Meditation Cushions promote proper posture and positioning, while providing a comfortable seat during meditation. The colorful cushions relieve pressure on the knees, ankles and back with organic buckwheat filling that gently conforms to the body. A hidden exterior zipper allows you to easily adjust the filling and remove the cover to be machine washed. The sturdy carry handle makes this cushion easy to transport. Pairs perfectly with Gaiam’s colorful Kids Zabuton Floor Cushion.
Headbands
Hold onto your hair! 2″ wide headbands with criss-cross design provides function and fashion. One size fits most. Sold as assorted 2-packs, let us choose pink and blue or lime and purple for you!
Video
Need help to get started they have videos that can you can use to work with your children.
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