Kids Dallas - January 26, 2009

Breathing Room

American Power Yoga Kids’ Yoga Launches

You’ve been so busy teaching her to walk and talk and read that it never entered your mind to show her how to breathe.

Never mind. Sounds like it’s better left to someone else anyway.

Jennifer Lawson, a pediatric occupational therapist and yoga instructor, is the mastermind behind a new breed of kids’ yoga classes (for ages 6-12) that can show her the way.

Classes combine Eastern yoga practices (to improve posture, coordination, and awareness) with Western philosophies (teaching communication and cooperation). Little yogis also learn breathing techniques that promote healthy digestion, wellness, and even sleep regulation.

So you’ll have a little breathing room of your own.

Available at American Power Yoga, 5400 East Mockingbird Lane, suite 221 (469-232-9642); 670 North Coit Road, suite 2381, Richardson (972-497-9642); 2845 Ridge Road, suite d209, Rockwall (214-771-4400 or americanpoweryoga.com).

ESCAPE
3 Blonde Moms
What: Belly laughs galore as the comedy trio finds humor in the dirty job of motherhood.
Why: Time for a moms’ night out.
When: Wed. & Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 4 & 8 p.m.
Where: Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson (972-744-4650).

SEE
The Creature Teacher
What: Kids come face to face with animals in this interactive show.
Why: Hone those animal instincts.
When: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Bookmarks, NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expwy. (214-671-1381).