I have been inspired. It’s Spring and I love waking up early, going out on my front porch, lighting a candle and doing yoga to the cheerful chatter of the birds! Last night it rained and I immersed in the fragrance of soaked earth this morning. True Bliss! Reading this book Morning Altars by Day […]
Buzzing with excitement over here! In just a few short days, I will be embarking on a journey to Iceland, France (Paris), England (Glastonbury and Bath), and Ireland and will be taking Kids Relaxation with me. My intent is to learn about how kids relax around the world and how parents, educators and therapists are
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Want to bring mindfulness into your life with kids? My suggestion would be to try it out yourself first, really become familiar with it, establish your own practice, THEN share it with the kids in your life. Dr. Amy Salesman, in her book Still Quite Place, says, The only “goal” of mindfulness is to be
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Roar like a mighty lion and let go of strong emotions or unwanted thoughts. With Lion’s Breath, you and your children have the opportunity to release energy that is getting in the way of your day. Known as Simhasana in the yoga tradition, Lion’s pose is a fun, playful way to release and relax into
Most of us have established that first and foremost, we are all spiritual beings having a human experience and that we all, to some degree, have intuitive abilities. As a child I experienced many psychic, telepathic, and intuitive encounters. The scariest encounter was never with non-physical energy, but more so with the physical beings who,
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This is a game that can be played by the family at bedtime in order to foster feelings of peace and relaxation. It is an excellent way to let go of anything during the day that is no longer supportive or needed. Arrange pillows in a circle to form your “cloud garden”. Start with some
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When we remember to follow our hearts, we become more authentic, more joyful and sometimes spontaneously creative and energetic. Research from Heartmath, (www.heartmath.org), shows that our hearts are in fact a lot like a broadcast station. When electrodes are placed on the body to measure heart rhythms, the electrical voltage measured is about 60 times
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Want a fun way to practice yoga with your child? Try reading this book together! Babar’s Yoga for Elephants by Laurent de Brunhoff is a fun way to practice yoga stretches. What the students and I liked the most was the easy to follow, step by step directions for basic poses such as the warrior
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For many different reasons, sometimes kids aren’t that keen on relaxation practice. However, it is possible to encourage them so that, before you know, it they are SUPER interested in relaxing with you. Here are five ways to encourage your child’s relaxation practice, making it a FUN and joyful experience. 1. Parent Model. Begin practicing
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Rehearsal is key to mastery. The more we practice something, the more it becomes an integral part of life. If you and your child have the goal of feeling more relaxed and calm, then practice is your key to adopting relaxation practice and feelings as automatic response patterns in life. With our busy schedules, it
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