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YogaBugs is the leading children's yoga and mindfulness provider in the U.K, delivering classes into

YogaBugs classes bring stories to life through specially developed moves inspired by yoga. Combining fun with exercise, children go on wild adventures where they may roar like a lion, fly like a bird or blast into outer space!

10/10/2025

By teaching these yoga poses for kids, you can help them to stay active during the winter season. These poses will also keep them warm and energized.

It can be tough to stay active in the winter months, especially for kids. They simply want to curl up under a blanket with screen time. Due to this, physical activities lag in chilly temperatures. However, you and your child can still be active at home even though it’s cold and rainy outdoors.

You can practice a few yoga poses to stay active and take some time away from those screens. Yoga will increase children’s balance, flexibility and co-ordination, which can help them in other sports.

https://yogabugs.com/5-yoga-poses-to-keep-your-child-active-in-winter/

09/10/2025

What a 102-Year-Old Yoga Master Taught Me About Resilience, Routine Purpose

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/insider/what-i-learned-from-a-102-year-old-yoga-master.html

It’s never too late to start

Charlotte didn’t begin yoga until she was 50 — but over the decades it became a foundation of her life.
This is a powerful reminder: starting late doesn’t mean never thriving. Whether you’re learning a new skill, pivoting careers, or adopting a healthier habit — what matters is consistency and intention.

Daily rituals anchor us

Her days follow a simple, consistent rhythm: nourishing breakfast, time outdoors, breathing/yoga practice, teaching, and community.
In a world of volatility and constant change, routines can be our tether. They offer structure, calm, and space for reflection.

Community fuels longevity

Charlotte credits not just yoga’s physical and mental benefits, but also the social bonds formed through teaching and practicing together.
In our professional lives, building and maintaining meaningful connections isn’t optional — it’s vital for resilience, creative collaboration, and well-being.

Purpose transcends age

At 102, she still teaches yoga multiple times a week — not out of obligation, but out of devotion.
Purpose is not something reserved for youth. As long as we breathe, we can cultivate purpose in whatever form feels meaningful to us.

Takeaway
Charlotte Chopin’s life is a quiet revolution. It shows us that age is not a limit but a lens — a way to see what longevity, purpose, and discipline look like across decades.

08/10/2025

We love a positive testimonial!

“The children love YogaBugs virtual and follow the process really well with it being a teacher on the screen. We have found that when doing the sessions, the children are not as reliant on the staff, which gives both the staff and pupils a short break. We have found the school portal really easy to use, and it is nicely signposted. With a cinematic approach. We like that the relaxation and warm up sessions are separate from the main classes on the portal because it allows us to utilise them throughout the day. The relaxation sessions are a great way to refocus the children when they need it at different times of the day. The sun salutation is great for stretching and our school physio has found this really helpful with our children, and we have seen an improvement in flexibility. We have seen concentration improve, more of our children can follow the classes now from when we first began them. Concentration has improved in the classroom since using these sessions, which therefore is improving behaviour. This programme can be embedded into the curriculum which makes it sustainable for the school. We did not find the programme overpriced and it has a lot of content, not only for the children but our staff as well! The fact that the programme has an area which focussing on the parents was a positive to us purchasing the programme. ”

Amy Baxter- Assistant Head Carlton Digby Special School

read more here:
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07/10/2025

Why not give your brain a break? With our YogaBug’s Brain Breaks, you can do just that!

Join us and begin to relax with our Sea Shell visualisation🐚.
Summer may be over, but you can still close your eyes and imagine the soothing sounds of the ocean by the beach.

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06/10/2025

Fantastic to see children enjoying YogaBugs at Sunflower lodge! Our virtual platform is a great and flexible way for nurseries and primary schools to encourage movement and teach emotional regulation!

DM us to find out how your can bring YogaBugs to your Nursey or school!

06/10/2025

🌱Children’s Mental Health The Role of Yoga in Schools

Children today face growing pressures—from academics and social media to the fast pace of everyday life. Supporting their mental wellbeing has never been more important. Here are three key facts about children’s mental health—and how yoga in schools can make a difference:

🔹 1. Rising Anxiety Stress
Studies show anxiety and stress levels in children are increasing worldwide. Yoga offers practical tools like mindful breathing and movement to calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety.

🔹 2. Focus Concentration Struggles
Difficulty concentrating is one of the most common issues teachers see. Yoga improves attention span by teaching children how to pause, breathe, and refocus—skills they carry into the classroom.

🔹 3. Self-Esteem Emotional Resilience
Low self-worth and poor emotional regulation can impact both learning and relationships. Yoga empowers children to feel confident in their bodies and teaches strategies for handling big emotions.

Schools that integrate yoga report improved behaviour, stronger self-esteem, and greater academic readiness. Yoga isn’t just about stretching—it’s about giving children lifelong tools to manage stress, build resilience, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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03/10/2025

Bridge Pose: Building Strength for Body and Mind

In yoga, Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose) is more than just a backbend. For children, it strengthens the spine, glutes, and legs, while also opening the chest and calming the nervous system.

Why does this matter in education?
When children build physical strength and body awareness through poses like Bridge, they also develop:

Better focus concentration – movement and breathwork regulate the nervous system, improving attention in the classroom.

Emotional resilience – yoga helps children manage stress and anxiety, creating calmer, more confident learners.

Cognitive performance – studies show mindfulness and yoga support memory, self-control, and problem-solving.

Schools that integrate yoga into the curriculum often see improved behaviour, greater self-esteem, and better academic outcomes. The mat becomes a training ground not just for muscles, but for mindset.

🌟 Helping children hold themselves steady in Bridge Pose can translate into holding themselves steady through challenges at school—and in life.

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02/10/2025

The Growing Power of Children’s Yoga

Two decades ago, children’s yoga was a hard sell in UK schools. Doubts ranged from budgetary constraints, to beliefs that it was “too spiritual,” “hippy,” or merely a passing trend. Few educators saw its relevance beyond relaxation, let alone as part of “real” PE or academic education.

Yet that perception has shifted dramatically. Schools began including yoga in after-school clubs and healthy living weeks; demands grew for long-term programmes and formal teacher training.

Why It Matters What’s Next

In today’s fast-paced, highly connected world, children face pressures from multiple directions (academic, social, digital). Yoga offers tools to respond rather than react: breathing, awareness, pausing.

For many schools and parents, yoga is no longer extracurricular—it’s an essential element of mental and physical health.

Continued growth depends on more teacher training, more accessible resources (especially online), and recognising yoga’s role not just in wellbeing, but in boosting learning outcomes through improved focus, self-regulation and emotional stability.

https://www.ommagazine.com/the-rise-and-rise-of-childrens-yoga/?srsltid=AfmBOooRYGKYzp3_h1KvEkPREg95ujW3qse_cKDTYIgGEI9Q85Du2Gpb

29/09/2025

Why movement exercise matter for children’s mental health

Physical activity doesn’t just benefit kids’ bodies—it plays a vital role in their emotional and psychological wellbeing. According to Nuffield Health, here are five key ways movement helps:

Boosted mood – Exercise stimulates endorphins, helps with sleep, and leads to more contentment and less agitation.

Confidence achievement – Setting and meeting small exercise-goals builds self-esteem and belief in their own capabilities.

Social skills development – Team sports or group play teach children communication, empathy, cooperation and understanding others.

Outlet for frustration – Physical activity offers a safe, natural way for kids to release anger or stress, learn emotional regulation, and cope with disappointment.

Stronger relationships – Shared movement (e.g. playing together, sporting interests) helps strengthen bonds with peers, boosts social confidence, and supports emotional intelligence.

Takeaway for parents, educators leaders:
Encouraging regular, moderate activity—not as a chore but as part of daily life—can make a big difference. Even simple steps like organised play, family walks, or school sports can help children build resilience, emotional awareness, and healthier social connections.

https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/article/childrens-mental-health-movement-exercise

26/09/2025

It’s Friday, let’s get our pose on!

🐍 The Benefits of Snake Pose in Yoga

Snake Pose (Bhujangasana) is more than just a stretch — it’s a posture that opens the body and mind.

✨ Benefits include:

Strengthening the spine and back muscles

Improving posture (especially for those who sit long hours)

Expanding the chest and lungs for deeper breathing

Boosting energy and reducing fatigue

Whether practiced in the office between meetings or on the mat at home, Snake Pose is a simple reminder that small movements can create big shifts in well-being.

Have you tried it as part of your daily routine?

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25/09/2025

From burnout arthritis to reclaiming the joy of sport through balance

https://www.thehockeypaper.co.uk/articles/2025/09/22/hockey-england-health-arthritis-rory-penrose

At 20, England hockey’s Rory Penrose was diagnosed with arthritis—in his hands, feet, and back. Between overtraining and the daily pressures of uni life, he reached a breaking point. He almost lost hockey.

Fast forward to now, and he’s made his England debut. His secret weapon? Yoga. A retreat helped him reset, regain mobility, manage his pain—and rekindle his love for the game. Yoga gave him back both strength and balance.

This story is a powerful reminder that high performance, whether in sport or business, also depends on wellness and recovery—not just pushing harder.

At YogaBugs.com, we believe that the foundations of resilience are:

Self-awareness: tuning into what your body (and mind) truly need

Recovery practices: mindful movement, breath work, rest

Balance: being able to know when to push, when to pause, when to heal

Penrose’s journey—arthritis, burnout, then yoga—mirrors so many of the pathways our community follows. It shows:

That injury or struggle doesn’t need to end ambition.
That integrative practices like yoga aren’t “luxury extras” but essential support.
That success often comes through rest, not just despite it.

If you’ve ever pushed too far, ignored your body’s signals, or wondered how to rebuild after burnout—his story offers hope.

Let’s work towards performance grounded in health.

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