M and M Pilates

Setting goals for 2021 like... #kidsyoga

Is that you, Santa? #kidsyoga #telephonepose #makeitfun

Can you make your knee touch your nose?

When you spy the Hanukkah cookies

If you think I’m asking a lot of you, it’s because I believe you can do it #yogaforboys #yogaforathletes #kidsyoga #halfmoonpose #kidspilates #mandmpilates

Happy Hanukkah in our candle pose We have been working on this pose for a few weeks so we moved our mats closer together just to snap a quick, festive video!

Zooming 200 kindergarteners this week, then off for Winter Break! #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidsmindfulness #kidsmeditation #outdoorlessons #zoomlessons

Strengthen and lengthen #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmindfulness #kidsmeditation #outdoorlessons #zoomlessons

My job is to make kids feel good about themselves. How cool is that? #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #quarantinepod #outdoorlessons

Yoga is the union of body, breath, and mind #eaglepose #twistytwist #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

Testimonial Tuesday

Teach your children what you wish you had learned when you were their age #kidsmeditation #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmindfulness #2ndgrade

Nighttime warriors #kidsyoga #reversewarriorpose #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #quarantinepods

Better together I can’t wait to sit back to back with my students in a classroom again. #kidsmeditation #classroommeditation #latergram #2ndgrade #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmindfulness

Look at this focus, balance, and determination. We all transitioned to teaching and learning on Zoom 35 weeks ago and we’re still going strong! #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

Dreaming of travel! We visualized our dream travel destinations during our final resting meditation. It put us all in a pretty great mood! #warrior3pose #airplanepose #kidsyoga #outdoorclasses #quarantinepod #mandmpilates #kidspilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

Namaste It means the light in me sees the light in you; the kindness in me sees the kindness in you; or a sweet and simple hello/goodbye/thank you. #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

MOUNTAIN pose Tadasana Stand tall with your legs together. Bring your hands together at your chest. ... Feel grounded, and breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try alternate arm positions, with arms down by your sides or reaching up to the sky. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

PLANK pose Kumbhakasana Begin in Down Dog pose, then shift your torso forward to become parallel with the ground. Reach the top of your head forward and your heels back, creating a strong, straight line.... Tummy is in and strong. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Look down to the ground to keep your neck in alignment with your spine. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

COBRA pose Bhujangasana Lay down on your tummy. Squeeze your legs together. Place your hands underneath your shoulders; elbows back in towards your body.... Begin to straighten your arms as you shine your chest forward. Keep your shoulders down away from your ears. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try to keep your tummy in and strong. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

DOWN DOG pose Adho Mukha Svanasana Begin on your hands and knees making a table shape. Tuck your toes under and lift your knees off the floor, hips up towards the sky, straightening your legs. ... Heavy heels down towards the ground. Relax your neck and look at your toes. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Wag your tail to be a happy dog! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

FROG pose Malasana Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes turned out slightly. Sit your hips down towards the floor.... Try to keep your feet flat; heels are down. Bring your elbows inside of your knees and press your palms together. Open your elbows wide to further open your knees. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. There are many variations of this pose. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

CHAIR pose Utkatasana Begin standing with your feet and legs together. Reach your arms up and straight, palms facing in.... Bend your knees as you sit your bottom back and down, pretending to sit in a chair. Hold still and breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep your knees bent and your back straight. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

Yoga is more about touching your heart than your toes #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

Make up your own yoga moves day. She called it the penguin. Can you do it? Actually try it and let me know!

Keep your eyes focused on the goal (but have fun along the way!) #crowpose #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

WARRIOR 1 Virabhadrasana 1 Step your right foot forward and bend your right knee. Keep your left leg straight with your foot slightly angled in, heel down. ... Square your two hip points forward. Reach your arms up to the sky, palms facing in. Look forward and breathe. Switch legs. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep your shoulders down away from your ears. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

WARRIOR 2 pose Virabhadrasana II Stand with your legs open wide, chest and eyes looking straight forward. Turn your right foot out to the side. Turn your left foot in slightly.... Reach your arms straight out to the side. Bend your right knee. Look over your right hand. Hold still and strong. Breathe. Switch sides. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. This pose becomes stronger and stronger with practice! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

WARRIOR 3 pose Virabhadrasana 3 Airplane pose Stand on your right leg. Lift your left leg straight back as your chest leans forward. Bring your hands together at your chest, or reach them forward, or out to the side like airplane wings.... Tummy strong and stare at one spot to keep your balance. Switch legs. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try to keep your two hip points parallel to the ground. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

LOTUS pose Padmasana Half-Lotus Criss-Cross-Yoga-Sauce Begin sitting Criss-Cross-Yoga-Sauce. If this is comfortable for you, stay here. For Half-Lotus pose, place your right ankle on top of your left thigh, and bring your right foot close to your tummy. Breathe. Switch sides. ... For full-Lotus pose, cross both feet on top to make a double criss-cross. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. If this pose doesn’t feel good in your body, skip it! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

SUPINE TWIST Supta Matsyendrasana Lay down on your back. Reach your arms out to the side. Bring your knees to your chest, then gently lower them down to your right.... Look to your left (opposite side). Breathe slowly and deeply. Enjoy this luxurious stretch. Bring your knees to your chest, then switch sides. Breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Make sure to keep both of your shoulders down on the ground. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

TIGER pose Vyaghrasana Begin on your hands and knees. Hands underneath shoulders, and knees underneath hips. Kick your right leg up to the sky, with control, keeping your leg bent. Look up. ... Round your back like a cat and bring your knee underneath you to touch your nose. Repeat: Kick up, look up. Bring your knee to your nose. x 10 Switch legs. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. There are many variations for this exercise. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

BUTTERFLY pose Bound Angle Pose Baddha Konasana Sit up tall with the soles of your feet together, knees open wide. Bring your heels as close to your body as you can.... Relax and allow your legs to relax. Option to fly your wings! What color are your wings? Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try to sit up tall with a straight spine. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

TURTLE pose Kurmasana Sit with your feet together and knees open wide. Reach your arms out to the side, then up to the sky and press palms together. ... Bring your hands inside of your legs, then crawl them forward underneath your legs. Option to wrap your arms around and behind you. Lower your head down to make your tortoise shell. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Enjoy the stretch and turn inward. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

BRIDGE pose Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Lay down on your back. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground. Keep your thighs and feet parallel.... Press your arms into the ground as you lift your hips up towards the sky. Option to hold your hands together underneath your back, keeping your arms straight. Hold still and breathe. If the sun is shining on you, you can close your eyes! Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try to keep your feet flat on the ground. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

Don’t adapt to the energy in the room. Influence the energy in the room. #fishpose #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness

Where would you row your BOAT to? #kidsyoga #boatpose #kidspilates #teaser #manifest #corestrength

When the endorphins kick in #endorphinsmakeyouhappy #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates

CROCODILE pose Makarasana Lay down on your tummy. Rest your cheeks in your hands. ... Feel your belly on the ground as you take slow, deep breaths. Close your eyes and relax. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Find a position that feels comfortable for you. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

PRETZEL pose Seated Twist Sit criss-cross-yoga-sauce to start. Lift up your right foot and cross it over your left knee.... Reach your arms out to the side and sit evenly on your bottom. Wrap your left elbow in front of your right knee. Place your right fingertips down on the ground behind you. Look behind you, over your right shoulder. Breathe. Inhale to lengthen, exhale to twist. Repeat on the other side. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. There are many different names and variations of this pose. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

LION’s breath Simhasana Sit on your knees with your knees open wide. Place your hands on the ground in front of you, fingertips facing towards you.... You will feel a gigantic stretch in your wrists and forearms! Take a deep breath in through your nose, then open your mouth wide, stick out your tongue, and exhale out a big ROAR making a ha sound! Repeat many times! Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Walk your hands further away from you for a deeper stretch. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

BOW pose ROCKING HORSE pose Dhanurasana Lay down on your tummy. Bend your knees and hold on to the outsides of your ankles.... Lift your heels up towards the sky as you shine your chest forward. Open your heart. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Work on keeping your shoulders away from your ears. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

KING COBRA pose Raja Bhujangasana Lay down on your tummy and press your hands on the ground underneath your shoulders. Bend your knees to bring your pointed toes towards your head.... Straighten your arms and look up towards the sky. Move slowly in and out of the pose. Gently move into a Child’s pose for a counter stretch. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Start with a baby cobra and work towards a king cobra. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

CHILD’s pose ROCK pose Balasana Sit on your knees and gently rest your forehead down on the ground. Reach your arms and fingertips forward to feel a long stretch in your spine, or rest your hands back next to your feet. ... Breathe slow, deep breaths and relax. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Find a position that is most comfortable to you. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

SHARK pose Lay down on your tummy and squeeze your legs together, keeping your legs straight. Hold your hands together behind your back to make a fin. ... Reach your hands back towards your feet as you shine your chest forward, looking up slightly. Squeeze your legs together as they lift slightly up off the ground, making your shark tail. Hold still and breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep your tummy in and strong. Rest in Child’s pose afterwards for a counter stretch. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

FISH pose Matsyasana Lay down on your back, legs straight and together. Reach your arms up to the sky, arms straight and palms together.... Look up and slightly back. Shine your chest up to the sky and create a little bridge underneath your upper back. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep your bottom down on the ground. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

HAPPY BABY pose Ananda Balasana Lay down on your back and bend your knees. Hold on to the outsides of your feet, knees open wide.... Option to rock side to side gently to massage your back. You’re a happy baby! Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Find a position that is comfortable for your own body. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

Slow down to speed up #breathe #stillness #silence

Looks easy ‘til you try it! #kidspilates #swimming #backstrengthening

Happy Fall, y’all Gather your quarantine pod for outdoor lessons! Don’t have an outdoor space or ideal weather? Request to go virtual! We can teach all over the world now! (Silver linings!) ... #kidsyoga #kidspilates #mandmpilates #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #zoomclasses

STAR pose Utthita Tadasana Stand tall with your feet wide apart. Reach your arms up and out to the side.... Option to twinkle your fingers! Tummy in, back straight, and breathe. You are a five pointed star! Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Feel your energy and light shining out of you. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

HORSE pose Vatayanasana Stand tall with your feet wide apart and turned out. Press your hands together at your chest. ... Bend your knees over your toes. Keep your tummy in and your back straight. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try alternating slowly between Star pose and Horse squat. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

TRIANGLE pose Trikonasana Stand tall with your feet wide apart, parallel. Reach your arms out to the side like 3 and 9 o’clock.... Turn your right foot out to the side. Reach your right arm and torso to the right, then lower your right arm down to 6 o’clock, reach your left arm up to 12 o’clock. Look up. Feel the strength and stretch in your left side body. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep practicing to improve your alignment. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

BOAT pose Navasana Sit down with your feet on the ground in front of you, knees bent. Place your hands on your knees and lean back until your arms are straight. ... Reach your arms straight in front of you, parallel to the ground. Pick up your feet! Hold still with the strength of your tummy. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try straightening your legs for an added challenge! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

TREE pose Vrksasana Stand on your right leg and lift your left foot up. Press your left foot against your standing leg, either above your knee or below your knee. Turn your left knee out towards the side. Press your hands together at your chest or grow your arms (your branches!) up to the sky. ... Stare at one spot to keep your balance, and breathe. Repeat by standing on your left leg. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Work towards keeping your hips square and level. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

EAGLE pose Garudasana Stand tall with your legs together and reach your arms (your wings!) out to the side. Swing your right elbow under your left elbow, then high five your hands together. Lift your elbows up. ... Bend your knees and sit in a pretend chair. Cross your right leg over your left, keeping your knees bent. Wrap your right foot behind your left calf. Hold still and breathe. Switch to the other side. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try balancing for 1 breath and then work towards balancing for longer. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

CRESCENT MOON pose Stand tall with your legs together. Reach your arms up to the sky. Hold your hands together and release your pointer fingers to point up to the sky.... Inhale and reach your arms up, then exhale and reach your upper body to the right side. Hold here and take deep breaths, reaching further on every exhale. Come back to standing straight. Repeat other side. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep your hips facing forward and focus on your breath. We also like to call this Banana Moon! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

HALF MOON pose Ardha Chandrasana Right foot down, right fingertips down. Left leg up, left arm up.... Balance! Switch legs and repeat. Breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep practicing to improve your form. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

DANCER pose Natarajasana Stand in mountain pose with your feet together and arms reaching up to the sky. Bend your right elbow to your waist and kick your right foot towards your bottom.... Hold on to the inside of your right ankle. Kick your right leg up towards the sky and reach your left arm straight forward, shoulder under your chin. Stare at one spot to keep your balance. Freeze, and breathe. Repeat other leg. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Try holding the inside of your ankle, rather than the outside as pictured. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

Yoga is not always a work out. It’s a work in. Go inward. #kidsmeditation #mandmpilates #kidsmindfulness #kidsyoga #kidspilates

Flow, Sweat, Savasana. Repeat. #warrior1pose #kidsyoga #mandmpilates #outdoorclasses #quarantinepods

Warrior, inside and out! #kidsyoga #warrior2pose #mandmpilates #outdoorclasses #quarantinepods

COW FACE pose Gomukhasana Cross your right foot in front of your left knee. Reach your arms out to the side, then reach your right arm up to the sky, left arm bends to reach between your shoulder blades.... Bend your right arm to reach your right fingers down to connect with your left fingers. Hold still and look straight ahead. Breathe. Switch to the other side. You may use a towel/strap between the hands if that is helpful. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. One side may be easier than the other! : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

DOLPHIN pose Ardha Pincha Mayurasana It’s just like Down Dog, but your elbows are down! This alleviates pressure from your wrists. Place your hands and elbows down in front of you, making the number 11 or holding your hands together in a triangle shape. ... Tuck your toes and lift your hips up to the sky, straightening your legs. Look at your toes and hold still. Breathe. It’s okay if your hair touches the ground, but not your head. Feel the strength in your shoulders and the stretch in your legs. Press your heels heavy towards the ground to enhance the stretch in your calves. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep practicing correct form by creating space between your shoulders and your ears. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

WHEEL pose Urdhva Dhanurasana Lay down on your back and bend your knees, feet flat on the ground. Place your hands down next to your ears, elbows up to the sky.... Push your hips up to the sky. Hold still, and breathe. Slowly lower your hips down and hug your knees in towards your chest for a counter stretch. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Start with Bridge pose first before you try Wheel pose. Keep practicing correct form. Alternate name: Upward Bow : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

CAMEL pose Ustrasana Stand on your knees and look forward. Place your hands in your pretend back pockets. Look up to the sky, then continue looking up and back.... Gently press your hips forward and reach your hands back to your heels. Hold still and breathe. Slowly bring your hands to your back to come upright. Rest your head forward in child’s pose for a counter stretch. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep practicing correct form and move slowly. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

HERO pose Virasana Sit on your knees and keep your knees touching. Slide your feet apart, slightly wider than your hips, so you can sit down between your feet.... Lower down as far as you feel comfortable; hands then elbows then shoulders. Shine your chest towards the sky. If you are comfortable, hold on to opposite elbows above your head. Relax and breathe. Think to yourself, Who is my Hero? Press your hands against the floor to slowly come out of the pose. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Start with a mini-Hero and work your way towards full-Hero. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates

PIGEON Sleeping Pigeon Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Keep your right foot in criss-cross position and stretch your left leg back behind you. Press your hands on the ground and square your hips to face forward.... Look forward and enjoy the stretch in your hips! For sleeping pigeon, lower your elbows and head down. Breathe. Switch legs and repeat. Breathe. Remember it’s a Yoga practice, not perfect. Keep practicing correct form by squaring your hips. : Kids Yoga Retreat 2020 #kidsmeditation #kidsmindfulness #mandmpilates #kidsyoga #kidspilates