Reading, Yoga Fables, and Neurodivergence

In this episode Donna chats with Ashley Fontes, founder of Read and Yoga, a Mom, author, and yogi who combines her loves to share the joy and benefits of yoga with children. Ashley's neurodivergent children have inspired her to combine beloved children's books with movement to provide them with life skills of literacy and self regulation. She is real, raw, and an amazing example of doing your best and exceling amidst the busyness of life. Highlights: 3:01 Hello Ashley Fontes 4:11 Importance of Literacy and Movement 6:59 Read and Yoga Podcast 10:27 Yoga Fables: teaching yamas and niyamas to children 18:05 How yoga helps busy Moms 21:18 Inviting kids to fall in love with yoga 23:40 Advice for starting with yoga and kids books 25:57 Finding Ashley online STUDY WITH DONNA THIS SUMMER Teaching Kids Yoga Level 1 online course PLUS one day workshop August 20, 2022 (in person/via Zoom) - includes personal coaching Connect with Ashley Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Suggestions for the show - email [email protected] SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcast find us on your fave podcast provider - subscribe, rate, comment and share Support the show