Our Family's First "Back to School" Season: Three Tips for a Mindful Transition

Our Family's First "Back to School" Season: Three Tips for a Mindful Transition

In what feels like a huge mommy milestone, my oldest son will be starting PreK this fall. With that comes a lot of firsts - first backpack, first lunchbox, first classroom...and perhaps the first time he will not be the center of attention.

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How to Guide Kids into Relaxation with Savasana

How to Guide Kids into Relaxation with Savasana

Being still is not as easy as we might think and this pose takes a lot of practice. Even if this pose is a struggle at the beginning, we can still receive tons of benefits including a calm mind, stress relief, physical relaxation and reduction in headaches, fatigue and insomnia.

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Yo Re Mi Children's Yoga Teacher Training (RECAP)

Yo Re Mi Children's Yoga Teacher Training (RECAP)

A huge thank you to all the wonderful folks who completed our 30-hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training last weekend! The days were full of adventure, collaboration and ridiculous fun.

There were several moments that had me laughing so hard I cried. As a facilitator, it was a gift to be reminded of the wonderful physical, spiritual and emotional effects of joyful play.

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Use Dragon Breathing to Release Tension and Negative Energy

Use Dragon Breathing to Release Tension and Negative Energy

Dragon Breathing releases tension and negative energy. It is a great exercise to practice for those moments when we are angry or feel like we might explode. A few rounds of dragon breath could help us calm ourselves down.

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Migration: Bravery, Possibility and the Quest for Freedom

Migration: Bravery, Possibility and the Quest for Freedom

Why do we go somewhere? Why do we take journeys? What are we seeking? What are we leaving behind? These are all questions we will be asking this month as we begin our summer theme of Stories and Quests. It feels like a timely exploration as we face an immigration crisis in our country that is affecting thousands of children and their families.

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