Memphis Children's Yoga

04/09/2026

Comment “SIT” to find out which retained reflexes contribute to a child who is prone to sit in the W-position.

Some kids who often sit in the W-position may have retained Primitive Reflexes that can cause problems with core strength, joints, and muscle development.

If you have a child or student that frequently sits in the w-position, you may find them doing the following:

🤷‍♀️Tends to hunch over in their chair
🤷‍♀️Rocks in the chair
🤷‍♀️Lacks attention and focus
🤷‍♀️Can’t stay seated for long periods of time

Kids with one or more retained reflexes may compensate for the retention by sitting in the w-position or finding ways to support their body when uncomfortable.

To find out which reflexes are creating issues with w-sitting and lack of core strength, comment “SIT” and we’ll send you the link.

02/10/2026

Why you should put your child to work…

You may be thinking we are suggesting chores and giving kids extra jobs to help around the house. But, we are getting kids involved in “heavy work” activities for another purpose.

We’re building the child’s proprioceptive input! Many kids who have ADHD-like symptoms or sensory seeking behavior often need play that requires “heavy work” to calm their body and the brain.

Activities or even certain types of “chores” can send messages to the proprioceptive system helping regulate the child’s behaviors and emotions.

Some “heavy work” activities may include the following:

💪Carry a backpack and fill it with books or collect rocks and branches while on a hike
💪Push a wheelbarrow
💪Shovel snow
💪Jump rope
💪Pick up books

You can use a variety of activities to help the child push, pull, jump or climb.
For more “heavy work” ideas, grab the link below for several more ideas.

🔗https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Test2&utm_campaign=Test3

01/06/2026

Next round of Kids Yoga Club classes are starting soon!

Start Date: Tuesdays March 3rd 4:30-5:30pm

Location: Dance Studio (Studio Suite) | 6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38138

Description: Kids Yoga Club combines movement, breathwork, and play to build body awareness, strength, and flexibility. Through art, music, and mindfulness, children learn to relax, focus, and connect with others — all while having fun!

Instructor: Stephanie Congo, Yoga Therapist & Mindfulness Facilitator

Registration scroll all the way to the bottom of the classes list, click on "Kids Yoga Club March Tuesdays": https://www.jccmemphis.org/fitness/youth-fitness-classes/

12/26/2025

Americans throw away 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than any other time during the year!

The good news is we can all take steps to minimize our waste whether your area offers recycling services or not. Dr. Sherry Surrette with our MSU Extension Sustainable Living program offers the following tips for recycling some common holiday items:

♻️Repurpose Christmas cards into gift tags or ornaments that can be used next Christmas.

♻️Save ribbons and bows and reuse them on gifts next year. These items are often made from materials that are not easily recycled.

♻️Wrap delicate tree ornaments for storage with used wrapping paper when the Christmas tree is taken down. Shredded wrapping paper can also be used as shipping material when mailing fragile packages. In addition, shredded wrapping paper can be placed in compost bins where it will biodegrade back into soil for gardening.

♻️Donate unwanted gifts to local charities or regift them. You can also try hosting an after-Christmas present swap with friends, where all the presents are displayed, and everyone takes turns picking out another gift that they like better.

♻️Place real Christmas trees in your garden or backyard for birds to use as shelter during the winter months instead of putting them in the garbage. Trees can also be sunk in private ponds where they make excellent refuge and feeding areas for fish. If you live in an apartment, contact your local public works department to find out if tree recycling or mulching services are available in your area.

♻️Compost leftover fruits and vegetables to minimize your holiday food waste. This will help put nutrients back into the soil.

10/03/2025

Upcoming Mindfulness in Nature Workshop on Saturday! Looking forward to being outside for another glorious afternoon in community with others. For adults and older teens.

Cultivating Presence: A Mindfulness in Nature Workshop
Saturday October 4, 2025
2-4:30pm
Dixon Gallery & Memphis Gardens
Memphis, TN

This mini-retreat offers a gentle pause from the noise of daily life, inviting you to slow down and breathe. Through guided practices, quiet reflection and creative expression, you’ll reconnect with yourself, others and the natural world. Expect to leave feeling calm, refreshed, and more rooted in your own clarity. No experience is needed, just a willingness to be present, curious and open.

Event Info and Registration:
https://www.dixon.org/events/event/73341/

06/07/2025

https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/40981/18-signs-of-autism-in-women-and-girls-that-are-frequently-missed-or-overlooked/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKxWE9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpVo54HpHXqeV9GF1Fr50jp4-wSmihWmJL6Xbn9kzhK0tCcYNo6bGITjNTJk_aem_DuaYxNCRiWOv1E3uMk4NDg

These autistic traits are often missed in women and girls. Autism in women and girls often presents differently than in their male counterparts, leading to frequent misdiagnosis or late identification. Societal expectations and gender norms play a significant role in shaping how autistic traits mani...

05/24/2025

is now FREE for good 🥳Take a walk through the beautiful gardens, explore some amazing art, and take advantage of the fun programs this museum has to offer this summer🤭🌸

05/24/2025

04/20/2025

https://www.visitdesotocounty.com/news/detail/small-business-spotlight-tea-tisanes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6AGlR84HEZhpXwvxUcmuFkaqkbQeXmSW1YJp55KnVw_by3PGUzO0T5Qs1P-w_aem_JZsYDntyeCqchn6mEQu_9w

What is a “tisane,” you ask? It’s a non-caffeinated herbal beverage. Unlike tea, tisanes are made by steeping several plant parts – think herbs, flowers, roots and fruits – from a variety of plants in hot water, rather than steeping just the tea plant’s leaves.

04/16/2025

Sometimes the easiest ideas are the best. All you need for this fine motor activity is a nubby ball and rainbow loom type bands.

https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/ball-and-bands-fine-motor-activity?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

04/16/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BUqA32BFW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

According to a recent study, forward head position and blood flow to the brain are clinically observable by taking the carotid pulses and can lead to debilitating symptoms within the brain.

The carotid pulses are weaker when the head is in a forward position; however, the carotid pulses are stronger when the head is over the spine.

When the head is forward over the spine, the brain may not receive sufficient blood flow and oxygen due to compression of the carotid arteries. If this compression is severe enough, it can result in cerebral ischemia (CNS dysfunction). Clinically, we see disturbed sleeping patterns, increased anxiety, and mental N sluggishness.

The March 2000 Mayo Clinic reported that prolonged FHP also leads to myospasm, disc herniations, arthritis, and pinched nerves.

Dr. Alf Breig, a Swedish neurosurgeon and Nobel Prize recipient, describes how the loss of a normal cervical lordotic curve creates dysfunction and disease.

Through cadaver studies, Dr. Breig demonstrated that neck flexion could stretch the spinal cord 5-7 cm causing tensioning of the meninges (covering of the brain and spinal cord) and elicit measurable pressure on brainstem nuclei (nerve control centers) which control all basic life functions. (Breig, Alf.
Adverse Mechanical Tension in the Central Nervous System: An Analysis of Cause and Effect. 1978. Almqvuist & Wiksell
International, Stockholm, Sweden. Pg. 177.)

New studies show that correction of cervical lordosis may be associated with an immediate increase in cerebral blood flow.
Ref: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31001596/

04/15/2025

Sensory-friendly classrooms support all students by promoting regulation, flexibility and inclusion, creating a calm and focused learning environment.