January Newsletter
​Welcome to our community! Each month, we provide parents and educators with practical tips, yoga practices, and uplifting music to explore with children. Our commitment is to serve our community by offering resources that support families and educators in nurturing children's growth and well-being. Together, we can create meaningful experiences that foster creativity, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Inspire & Connect
Happy New Year!As we embrace the fresh energy of January, Upside Down Yoga Kids is thrilled to share our vision for the months ahead. This is a season for positive change, and we are stepping into the year with a renewed focus on our community and the well-being of our students.
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Our 2026 Vision: Expanding Our Reach This year, we are placing a major emphasis on partnership and accessibility. Our mission is to introduce the UPYK Method to more schools and libraries than ever before. Through our unique 30/30 Somatic Method, we provide a holistic approach to child development. We firmly believe that yoga and the arts are essential for:
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Enhancing the academic journey by improving focus and resilience.
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Fostering self-expression and confidence through artistic exploration.
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Supporting emotional health by helping children connect with their bodies.​
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We are also excited to welcome new school partner, and implement new digital resources to better support our audience in staying connected with tips,.Mindful offers that that help our sctudents beyond the physical classes. We look forward to sharing these classes and adventures with our diverse community as we help every student achieve their full potential.
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This year, we aim to create the Manual of our UDYK30/30 Somatic Method, and traing other professionals, so a more significant nummber of students can befefit from our classes, Upside Down Yoga Kids with to our community and partners a wonerful 2026 filled with a a lots presence, gratitude and joy. Namaste!
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The Screen Rhythm vs. The Life Rhythm: Why Our Children Need More Yoga and Crafting, and Fewer Pixels
The Screen Rhythm vs. The Life Rhythm: Why Our Children Need More Yoga and Crafting, and Fewer Pixels
JANUARY CALENDAR
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Week 1: The Awakening of Focus
Where your attention lives, your life grows.In this first week, don’t try to do everything at once. Imagine your focus is like a small flashlight: if you try to light up the entire forest, the beam will be weak. But if you focus on one step at a time, the path will shine brightly.The Cute Tip: Choose an "anchor" for your day (a favorite mug of tea, a specific song, or a short mantra). Whenever you feel scattered, return to this anchor and start again with grace.
Week 2: The Rhythm of Emotions
Your emotions are like the weather: they pass, but you are the sky.Emotional regulation isn’t about hiding what you feel; it’s about embracing your feelings without drowning in them. If sadness or anxiety knocks on your door, welcome them as temporary visitors rather than letting them move in permanently.The Cute Tip: Use the "Butterfly Hug" technique. Cross your arms over your chest and tap your shoulders lightly, alternating sides. Breathe deeply and say to yourself: "It’s okay to feel what I’m feeling right now."
Week 3: Finding Inner Peace in the Middle of Chaos
The Tip: The "5-5-5" Grounding TechniqueWhen the world feels loud or overwhelming, peace isn't found by changing your surroundings, but by anchoring your nervous system.
Tip : We suggest the 5-5-5 Somatic Reset:Inhale for 5 seconds, feeling your belly expand.Hold for 5 seconds, noticing the stillness.Exhale for 5 seconds, releasing any tension in your shoulders or jaw.
Week 4: Finding Peace Within
Tip: As January comes to a close, the pressure to have "achieved" our goals can create internal noise. Finding peace within means realizing that while the surface of the ocean might be wavy, the deep water underneath is always still
Tip: "Anchor": Sit comfortably and place one hand on your heart and one on your belly.Close your eyes: Imagine a golden light at the very center of your chest. This is your "Safe Harbor."Internalize the Peace: As you breathe, imagine this light expanding with every inhale. Silently repeat the mantra: "The peace I seek is already inside me."
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