Sleep can be a struggle at any age. Busy days, busy minds & growing bodies that don’t always know how to switch off. Yoga offers a gentle, natural way to help children (and adults!) settle, relax, and sleep more deeply. And the best part? It works for pre-schoolers, primary-age children, and teenagers with just a few small adjustments. This isn’t about perfect poses , it’s about helping the body and brain feel safe enough to rest. Why good sleep really matters Sleep is not ju

Winter asks something different of us. The days are shorter. The mornings are darker. Everything slows down a little. For children and teens, this seasonal shift can show up in tired bodies, busy minds, and bigger emotions. Rest isn’t a sign that something is wrong. It’s a natural response to winter. And it matters more than we often realise.   Our bodies work harder in the cold Cold weather causes muscles to tighten. The body uses more energy just to stay warm. Even sitting

Hannah recently joined Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories , on The Kids Wellness Podcast  to talk about simple, sustainable ways to bring yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness into the school day. In the episode, Hannah shares her own story as a classroom teacher navigating grief, stress, and overwhelm, and how movement, breath, and storytelling became tools for calm and connection, both for her and her pupils. The conversation is full of practical, real-world ideas f

There’s a lot going on for teen girls right now. Exams. Social media. Changing friendships. Hormones. Constant comparison. It’s no wonder anxiety is showing up earlier and more often in classrooms. Sometimes it looks like withdrawal or tears. Sometimes it’s perfectionism or anger. But underneath it all, it’s the same message: their nervous system is on overload. The truth is, most of them don’t need a lecture on resilience. They need a way to feel safe in their own bodies aga

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