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Establish a Family Yoga and Storytime
ESTABLISHMENT OF A FAMILY STORY practice yoga and
By Sydney Solis
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved
Spending time together as a family is one of the most valuable ways to strengthen ties emotional, strengthen the community is a family, and come together to love and honor between them. The establishment of a family yoga and storytelling can enrich and obligations.
After my children I was born Practice yoga with them at my side. Whether cooing infants to 2 years to get under my dog down, I accepted that was the way the practice would be. You can not do many things, but likes to be with their children a new way, sanctified by yoga, and love be with you. Never forget the moment when it inclined to my 2 year old daughter and said she namaste. He leaned toward me and said, "Mommy stay." My heart melted, and plunged into his dark love, fiercely lashed eyes. Whether your child grows, so will their practices and practice of their children. My 4 years and 7 years practice twice a week with me, and the practice of meditation, usually three or four times a week. Practice history has enriched their lives in many ways, besides making them highly educated.
From yoga and story time is quite simple. Mark one hour and the day have some quiet space, open them. A Saturday or Sunday morning or evening may work best. Make sure when you set the time, he is the one you know you can be compatible with. Practicing the same day, while maintaining the ritual of life, helps children to value the practice and creates the general habit strength.
The holiness, ritual and ceremony are all things that children are attracted by instinct. Create a family altar simply by gathering a few candles, special or family photos. This time the energy is concentrated children in a special place, and may be useful to illustrate their stories. Children learn to identify this space special time with family and yoga and story time and look forward to it. After the special events for families, such as anniversaries, holidays family, days, even a death in the family, ask children to find small objects that symbolize the fact that the experience of place on the altar. They can create an object with clay, paint or make a deal to put on the altar. They may even learn something and folded and placed in a special box on the altar. Remember that the ceremony is always important. Ask children to talk about it, what happened, why they chose and what it means. Share your feelings and stories, too.
With supervision, allow children to light the candle, incense stick wave or a bell ringing. Then start with a simple meditation. With young children, one minute of meditation just hearing sounds, breathing, a mantra, or remain silent. Older children can sit for three minutes or more. Having a warm, then use Tales yoga or some other method of yoga to begin her practice. After the history and yoga postures, you can continue with more yoga postures, or with young children, move into relaxation. It is important to remember that there is aim or the result of seeing, but just to be together and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and each other.
After the yoga session, some stories is fun. After several weeks of routine, children may be centered, peaceful and very sensitive. Children love to hear stories that contain within an internal framework that young minds are attracted. A few stories can be called traditional, or simple rhymes and finger plays for young children. Children usually love to hear stories of his birth or funny things they did as a child. They also love to hear stories of life from their parents when were young. Remember to tell stories of grandparents and ancestors. These stories create a sense of belonging, identity, rootedness and continuity of family heritage. old photos family are perfect for the beginning of stories.
When you feel the time has come, invite children to tell their own stories. Even the smallest can speak a few words. Asking questions is a useful way to get children to think. There is no need for any special procedure. Some words are beautiful, and more children to be more expressive and can tell stories they have heard. Moreover, during practice or stories for children can lead to other thoughts and feelings bearing, such as concerns school, pressure, death or other problems. This is a good time to listen and be responsive and sensitive to what their children have to say. After time has passed and there are several articles on the altar, having a story time altar. In this practice, the child must choose one piece or it was put there and talk about it.
Of course, you can visit your public library and teach their children to read and conduct research on the Internet. Enjoy!
The Castaway - Egypt
Topic: hope, courage, compassion
Once upon a time, long, long time in ancient Egypt, was captain of a ship. He was lost at sea and loss of his ship and everything I had. It was very sad and worried it would get into trouble. Another captain heard his story and said:
"No Fear not, let me tell you a story. Once I was on a big ship. We had the most strongest and most courageous men on board. Their hearts were also ferocious lions. However, a terrible storm swept through and the ship was lost. I was floating alone in a wooden boat, until stranded on an island. There I met lots of trees, with plenty of food to eat, coconut, figs and fish. I very grateful, I made a fire and thanked the gods.
"At the moment, lightning struck and the ground trembled and suddenly before me was a snake! He shouted:" Who are you? Why are you coming?
"Immediately, I told him everything that had happened.
"Ah," said the snake. "I hear you scream. Things that we have also lost very dear. A star fell once on this island and all my family is gone. I was so sad. You and I are alive!
"At this point, I thought of my own family and was sad, but said:
"Do not be afraid or sad Good luck! Well out of its crisis. You are safe here. And in four months, will be saved. A boat will pick you up and see your family again!
"I was so grateful! I told the snake that I can send gifts of gold and riches of his kindness and hospitality. But the snake burst out laughing.
"I have all the wealth you need! In addition, the island will disappear forever beneath the waves when you leave. But I will always be with you in your heart. Whenever you have problems, have the courage and remember the island that lives within you.
"In fact, the snake was right! A boat comes to me, I thank the snake and took his leave. The snake asked I'm saying good things about him on my return. He made many gifts, such as monkeys, dogs and many precious things, which I gave to Pharaoh, who gave me a beautiful house and I made lieutenant.
"Then, my friend, the captain told the master of others." Do not worry. And do not be afraid. No never know what is good of difficulties. "
The Castaway – yoga postures
The Marin – Guerrero Virabhadrasana II II.
Hearts fierce as lions – lion pose, simhasana.
Barco – Barco raises Navasana.
Island – downward dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana
Tree – Tree Installation, vrksasana
From fish to eat – fish pose, Matsyasana
Fire – corner Related raises Baddha Konasana
– Lightning Warrior III, Virabhadrasana
Snake – posture of the cobra, bhujangasana
– Star crescent pose, Ardha Chandrasana
Monkeys – Jumping like a monkey – or – slots, hanumanasana - o - side leg raises, shirsasana Ener
Dogs – dog down, Adho Mukha Svanasana
Remember that the island is always at the heart – Ustrasana camel pose
Discussion
Ask children to talk about a time when they were afraid. What happened? Who was there? How to overcome fear? Is there anything good that happened difficulty?
Think of someone who has had a difficult time or problem. Have children wear similarities in their lives what happened to this person. How can we help others are in trouble?
About the Author
Sydney Solis has been enchanting audiences of all ages with the healing power of yoga and story since 2000. For more information, visit her website at www.StorytimeYoga.com