Criss-Cross Apple Sauce

5/3/2012

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Because I have been a pediatric Speech Pathologist for 37 years I meld language and yoga with every class I teach.  Yesterday while teaching a group of four children I teased them by asking them to sit "criss-cross cranberry sauce."  Thinking this was funny, we launched into a laughter filled activity of fill in the sauce.  To enhance the activity we chanted and created a complimentary mudra.  We slapped our hands to our knees while chanting "criss", crossed our arms and slapped the knees to "cross" and repeated this with "cranberry" and "sauce".  This is what we created;
                                           

Spaghetti Sauce
Chocolate Sauce
Raspberry Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Pesto Sauce
Blueberry Sauce
Mango Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Peanut Sauce
Pineapple Sauce
Pie Sauce ????
Cheese Sauce
Zucchini Sauce



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Beautiful Morning

3/4/2012

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On March 2nd I spent a beautiful morning at Myers Ganoung Elementary School.  Thanks to Naomi Katz, occupational therapist, I joined a most uplifting yoga class with her students.
Beginning with Namaste and working step by step through the protocol, Naomi had each child participating at their optimal level and it was wonderful.  Each child became calmer, more open and relaxed.  Participation was all inclusive and teachers and aids complemented the flow of the class.  
Congratulations, Naomi, for teaching a wonderful group of children and making what would be difficult to some appear so easy.  Taking children with varied symptoms and diagnosis and creating the oneness.
Namaste,
Nancy
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Yoga Wings & Things

6/7/2011

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These yoga buddies proceeded to both butterfly and flower asanas and enjoyed their opportunity to play dress up.  Capture the fun whenever possible and engage in our natural spirit of JOY!
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