Good Morning Relaxation: Two Variations of Sun Salutations for Kids
This weekend I had the opportunity to be a part of Casey Feicht’s, (kidsyogaguide.com), parent/child yoga class for kids. There…
Row The Boat To Release Tension
I have been practicing Qigong! According to the National Qigong Association (nqa.org), “qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system…
Pencil Sqeeze–Eraser Squoosh: Progressive Relaxation At Your Desk
Tense/relax protocols come from progressive relaxation techniques in which the muscles are alternately tensed and relaxed in order to promote…
Blooming From Mud: Kids’ Lotus Flower Relaxation
Helping kids to navigate the downs of life, the “mud” of life, is so very important. How we respond, or…
Clouds! The Ultimate Inspiration For Relaxation
During the summer months, I love to walk barefoot in the grass, smell wild flowers, and lie on the ground…
The World Is Your Relaxation Playground
Buzzing with excitement over here! In just a few short days, I will be embarking on a journey to Iceland,…
The Power of Mindfulness
Want to bring mindfulness into your life with kids? My suggestion would be to try it out yourself first, really…
Lion’s Breath
Roar like a mighty lion and let go of strong emotions or unwanted thoughts. With Lion’s Breath, you and your…
Family Winter Solstice Ritual
Celebrate the return of the light this year by creating a family ritual on Winter Solstice. The word solstice comes…
Drum Your Story
The power of drumming has been known for centuries as a method for expression as well as release. So, get…
Relaxation Wheel Spinner
Here’s a quick way to make choosing your daily relaxation practice fun. Make a visual aid in the form of…
Coloring Within The Lines To Relax
A mandala is a sacred circle. Mandalas can be found throughout nature, right down to the cellular level. We are…
Snowflake Shake
The act of shaking our bodies resets the nervous system. We can shake our bodies to release muscle tension and…
Move The Target: Visualization To Lessen The Stress of Conflict
I often have kids in my office that are feeling sad, worried, or angry related to something that others have…
It’s Spring–Plant A Positive Thought Garden!
During Spring, I get excited about gardening, especially planting flowers and giving the teak patio furniture a new shade every…