On TV with Yoga For Kids!

Last week Saturday, July 5, at about 8:27 a.m., I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Morning Show of WJXT — Jacksonville, Florida’s Channel 4.

Jax4Kids.com and Channel 4 are partners, and my part-time work role with Jax4Kids.com landed me a spot on The Morning Show to talk about Yoga for Kids. The opportunity fell in my lap when I least expected……It was an awesome experience (apart from looking like I was 10 pounds heavier on air). Hmmh?

There were so many angles of children’s yoga that could have been covered during the segment, and I initially pondered just what approach I would take during my 3.5 to 4 minutes of air time. Eventually, it all came together…….In a moment it was clear that I would definitely focus on Super Brain Yoga (the posture pictured with arms crossed).

Then, it was obvious to me that “Balancing The Cat 1,” another brain balancing exercise, would complement Super Brain Yoga. (In the above picture, we should be looking down to keep the neck long. My son, in red, is closest to the correct positioning in this picture.)

And, what’s a children’s yoga demonstration without the popular “Cat and Cow” exercise that warms up the spine? There were some other postures I had planned to cover, but time did not allow. However, I was fortunate to end up getting a total of about six minutes of air time, and I believe I was able to communicate valuable information to parents in that time.

In a note that Jinjee Talifero from TheGardenDiet.com wrote to me the night before my TV appearance, she said:

“…My friend Roe is a speaking teacher at Berkeley University and she says to draw an imaginary line in front of you, and when you step over it, you are stepping into ‘giving’. Do that right as you walk on stage or while you are there, just before the cameras roll.”

I truly did step into giving. I felt it, and, as we know, giving feels great! With passionate energy and a love of yoga, I gave all that I could give in those moments.

What made the time even more special was that my son, nephew and two of my son’s friends “gave” with me. They joined me on air to assist in demonstrating the postures. It was a thrill to have them there working along with me. It was a like a mini kids’ yoga class on TV. Fun! Fun!

That experience has now inspired me to turn a wonderful yoga idea of mine into a reality. I’ve had this idea circulating in my head for a while but have been holding back; it’s clear that the time has come to make it happen. You’ll have to stay tuned for those juicdy children’s yoga details and the connections that have been pieced together for me these past few days.

Perhaps my grand plans will be on the next episode of Yoga for Kids with Penny Powell — courtesy of Channel 4 and Jax4Kids.com.

In the meantime, here are some reviews I received about Saturday’s segment:

~ I caught you on TV this morning. Great job! You spoke eloquently and obviously knew your subject. The kids were great! Until later -Namaste, Vicky

~ My mother-in-law saw your skit on TV – she called to tell me all about it – said you did a wonderful job. Loved the ‘Brain Power’ thing!! Go, girl, go!! Bonnie Morgan, owner of Peaceful Yoga Studio

~ I just watched the recording of you and the boys from this weekend. What a great job you did!!!! You gave parents some very useful information and the boys did a wonderful job, too. The pose relevant to ADD was an excellent idea, Penny. I didn’t notice as much from the pictures, but Caleb looks like you! Such a handsome young man Thank you Penny! Well done!! Alison Peters-Carlson, Jax4Kids.com

Thank YOU, Alison, for the opportunity! As I’ve told you, you help make life extra fun! It’s a blessing to know you! The hightest in me honors the highest in you!

With Yoga Love,

Penny