#013 How to Create Inclusive Environments for Black Kids with SonJoria Sydnor

The Kids Wellness Podcast

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and SonJoria Sydnor of Our Family's Doing Yoga, and as they talk about an important topic for our yoga community: "How do we create inclusive, accessible spaces for black kids in our kids yoga classes?"

Some highlights: - SonJoria's journey from educator to creating a yoga book for black kids. - The role of authenticity and cultural representation in enriching yoga experiences for children. - Practical advice for non-black people on authentically including black kids in yoga and classrooms. - Insights into SonJoria's family's yoga resources and their mission to increase concentration and self-regulation among children. - Strategies for educators and authors to incorporate diversity and authenticity in their materials and teachings for a more inclusive approach.

Find SonJoria here: Website: https://ourfamilysdoingyoga.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChE3vZLvb4yt_8z_5-qaNSw/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SydnorvilleBooks/?ref=page_internal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackkidsdoyoga/?hl=en

🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.

Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/