New Year, New Home

I would like to take a moment to welcome our newest community members. We are growing every day and I appreciate your comments and e-mails! Thank you!

So for the last 3 weeks I have been upgrading and moving the "BodyLogique" website. The web address is the same, and the new location is mobile compatible and a little more compact than the other site.  I was able to also consolidate the "S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga" website and move it as well. (My hosting company locked the "S.M.Art Kids" site over a dispute and a complaint I filed involving the domain name that was recorded incorrectly. If you are a current member and have not been able to access the S.M.Art Kids site, that is why. It doesn't look like we will be able to rectify the dispute, so I have just moved everything. I had plans on re-activating the teacher's forum, but I will have to get back to you on that because that feature is locked as well.)

We are unveiling a few new children's programs for spring as well as a series of new webinars and workshops, and I hope to have complete information up in the next week to 10 days. Please bear with me as I settle in and learn how to use the web tools.

At the same time I moved the BodyLogique site, I have also just completed our new training site. Here you will find online courses as well as our full schedule of live, interactive workshops.

Now here is a favor I'd like to ask: I need to borrow your vision.  (Figuratively of course.)

I've been sitting here in my office, for the last 3-4 weeks, cutting, pasting, linking, writing, editing, moving everything and when it came time to publish the new site, I had this moment of panic. I have never liked the "template" model because you are limited on how to customize, but I know that in order for phones and other devices to be able to actually read what's on there, it has to be this way. 

I have had the old website for almost 10 years-and I am not sure how I feel about the new one. I know its time, but I am on a huge learning curve and really can't be objective. I am not a web site genius and I am probably one of the most non-technical people you will ever meet, and I have just GOT to get up from this desk! Can you you help me for a few minutes by looking the BodyLogique as well as the S.M.Art Solutions sites over and tell me:

a) if there are any links that don't work
b) is it concise, clear and understandable and 
c) what you think?  

I want to know what you like as well as what you don't like. I really do appreciate your input!

Once this part is complete, then I can begin working on uploading the videos and courses we have planned and outlined.

Okay-to the treadmill and then my mat :)

~Barb











Contact: barbara@bodylogique.com 

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Since You Asked

Photo: pickthebrain.com

Several of you have asked me recently about what I've been up to, if I am teaching any classes or workshops and a few other fact-finding questions, so I've decided that today's blog post will focus on responding to your queries.

First, I want to acknowledge that I have the best network of people around me-on and off-line: students, families, collaborators, mentors, friends, family & others who have been supportive &  helpful to me on so many levels, both personally & professionally. Thank you all for the opportunity to work & learn with you.

Secondly, my health is fine, (don't know how that rumor got started, but its absolutely false!) I'm not in hiding and no, I have not run away to join the circus. (clowns and knife throwers scare me!)

The group class schedule has temporarily lightened because I am dedicating more time to work with schools and therapy practices providing adaptive yoga education & training, and planning & developing several new projects that I am really excited about! (I was going to save this until they were completed but since you asked, I will share and give you a small preview:)

• 2 (Brand New ) S.M.Art Stories™ Curriculum's (Science & Nature Series) are in the final edit (Sun Stretch & Star Quest) will be released in April. A S.M.Art Stories™ Social Series is in the end planning phase.
• S.M.Art Cards™ - the newest in our product line. A smaller more portable set of posture sequence cards that can be used as a visual prompt for movement or self-calming techniques. Prototypes have gotten great reviews! (Thank you to my testers for your help and honest feedback!) These cards have one major difference from regular card sets & you will have to wait until they are released to see what the difference is!
• S.M.Art Kids® Professional Forum: Is up and running! We have 60 members and are growing daily! This is a place for professionals & parents to share tips and techniques for helping with children with autism & other adaptive needs. (Also for anyone who wants to learn yoga-based techniques appropriate for classroom or therapy room.) If you have not joined yet and would like to be a part of this great community,  please e-mail me: barbara@bodylogique.com  with your request and I will send you a personal invitation.
• BodyLogique Monthly News Bulletin:  Our first issue was for March, 2012. Receive news, updates, articles & tips every month. To request a subscription, please use this link and then fill in the "Subscribe by E-Mail" box in the left hand column.
• S.M.Art Kids® Outside: Our program promoting outdoor play and environmental education. We are happy to be partnering with Project Wild to help bring this nature-based program to the community.
• Sensory Fit™ - Our individualized yoga programming is getting a makeover. We are making improvements to the way we assess and develop our customized programming. More information to follow.
• Webinar Series: We are developing our online learning library and looking into webinar production to reach more educators worldwide. (Our next webinar is with the dynamic Donna Freeman from Yoga In My School on April 12, 2012. View webinar information & register here.)



My daughter is who I want to be
when I grow up!

• S.M.Art Kids-The Book: This rumor is true! There is a forthcoming book, (untitled as of yet). This is the project that I am most excited about! I am in the process of shopping for publishers. I will keep you informed as this project comes to completion.

Incidentally, that is my daughter's picture (at right)  you see in all of the curriculum's, training manual and photo cards (and in the upcoming webinar) I would not be able to do any of this without her energy, humor and inspiration!  She is a tremendous help-very creative & loves helping me with the manuals & art projects. She has been going with me to summer camps and classes to help mentor & support the kids who need it, for the last 5 years, but there are times during the week when my work keeps me away from her. I have adjusted my schedule better not just so I can work on more projects, but so that I can spend more quality time with her, as she steps into her teen years. She has given me some great ideas for  a kids casual clothing line, games and a program for girls that I hope to be working on by the fall of 2012.


My hope is that as each of these projects is implemented, it will expand our work & help bring quality adaptive programming to so many more children across the country. This is the vision and mission that you are all helping me bring into reality.

Please contact me for more information on these projects, program consulting or any of our other services: barbara@bodylogique.com






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Up Coming Summer Camps, Classes and Workshops!

Here is what we have coming up in the way of classes & workshops. Please contact Barbara with questions, and please use the number below each description to register for each respective class.



*Now Available: Yoga, Dress Up and Themed Tea Parties for Children! For more information Visit  Parti-Gini Creative Parties for Kids:

To see our updated class & workshop schedule, go to the BodyLogique Website.
See you soon!

~Barbara




JUNE 13: 'Calm & Connected'-
Workshop for Parents of children with autism S.P.E.A.K NJ. For information click here:




JUNE 21, 22, 23: "Creative Kids Camp" 
[*THIS CAMP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO AUG]

Creative movement, art and other activities for kids! 10:30am- 12:30 pm. Contact Cyndi at Serenity Health & Fitness To Register:267-923-5237.



JUNE 26: S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga- (Preview Class)

Spa Fitness Center, Pennsauken, NJ. Ages 5-7- 10 AM and ages 8-11 - 11 AM.Call Barbara to register, 215-257-3193.



JUNE 28: Wanna Play Program Summer Camp begins!

Camp runs until August 6. S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga by BodyLogique Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons. For Summer Camp Information please visit The Wanna Play Program.




JULY 1: Children's Summer Yoga Series

Ages 5-8 from 9AM to 12Noon until August 5. Stories, Yoga, Interactive movement games, art classes. Parents/caretakers are Welcome to stay and learn yoga with your child! Greenshire Arts Consortium, Quakertown, PA. To register, contact Arlene:215-538-0976 or visit:

JULY 8: Dance/Cheer/Yoga!

A workshop designed for girls ages 9 and up who are involved in dance, cheer & gymnastics to teach tools for injury prevention,proper body movement, strength & teamwork,while cultivating an accepting & winning attitude. 6 sessions, (until August 12)Thursdays 5pm at Serenity Health & Fitness. Call 267-923-5237 to register. Read more here at Blogspot 






JULY 8: S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga: (Level 1-for ages 4-6)

6 classes on Thursdays at 6PM. (until August 12) For children with autism or other sensory issues. 6 week summer session at Serenity Health and Fitness, Red Hill, PA. Call Cyndi to register: 267-923-5237


JULY 10: Tippy Toes Yoga (ages 1-4)

6 week session Mommy & baby starts Saturday, July 10, 9:30 am. Mommy, bring your baby for a wonderful special hour of bonding and stress reduction. Conatct Cyndi at Serenity Health & Fitness, 267-923-5237

JULY 10: S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga: ( Level 2 for ages 7-12)

For children with autism or other sensory issues. 6 week summer session starts Saturday, July 10 at Serenity Health and Fitness, Red Hill, PA. Call Cyndi to register: 267-923-5237



JULY 12:Children's Summer Yoga Series

Ages 9-12 from 9AM to 12Noon until August 16. Stories, Yoga, Interactive games, art classes. Parents/caretakers are Welcome to stay and learn yoga & stress managment techniques with your child! Greenshire Arts Consortium, Quakertown, PA. To register, contact Arlene:215-538-0976




JULY 12: S.M.Art Kids Adaptive Yoga

6 weeks: ages 5-7, 5-6PM and ages 8-10, 6:15-7:15PM at Interactive Kids in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Call Megann at 856-810-7599



Other Class Offerings:

JULY 13: Belly Dynamics: Belly Dance for the Absolute Beginner

A great way for women of all ages to de-stress the mind and tone the body! Our fun Introductory class is designed for those with little or no experience-you will learn the very basics of posture, graceful movement, body awareness and energy projection, and, most of all, you will have fun doing it! Tuesdays, 7-8pm at The Ripa Center for Women's Health, Voorhees, NJ. Call Casie at 856-673-4912 to register!

Little Yoga:
For children ages 3-6. Take a creative yoga adventure each week! Stories, interactive movement games and art make yoga fun! 6 week sessions at Serenity Health and Fitness are now forming. Call Cyndi to register.267-923-5237



Yoga Jambalaya:
For children ages 7-11. Creative stories and Yoga each week! For health, imagination & fun! Next 6 week sessions at the Ripa Center-Voorhees NJ & Serenity Health & Fitness, Red Hill, PA. Call Barbara for more information. 215-257-3193.




Ladies...Having a Birthday? A bridal Shower? A special family event?

Book Your 'Arabian Nights Belly Dance Party'!
Fun for "girls" ages 16-116!
Call for details & pricing!

PA-215-257-3193

NJ-856-287-6684


For more information visit: Iora Dance Project

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