by zemirah | Nov 3, 2017 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Guided Imagery, Relaxing in Nature, Relaxing with Art, Stress Management, Uncategorized
Relaxing With Otters As I was walking down the hallway in my school today, I encountered the MOST precious sight. The kindergarten class had just finished art and was parading their otter artwork back to class. Apparently they had watched the YouTube video on the...
by zemirah | Nov 2, 2017 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Parenting Resources, Uncategorized
Walking the Path This past summer I had the opportunity to visit the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth to walk it for the third time. Giant in size, it is a walk of heart. In fact, the first time I set foot on it, I was unexplainably moved to tears. Labyrinths have long...
by zemirah | Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
In the corner of the world where I am, it’s that time of year when the trees explode into brilliant fall colors. I LOVE to walk beneath their beautiful branches and look up into that world of wonder. The energy that comes from walking in nature when it is...
by zemirah | Oct 9, 2017 | Guided Imagery, Parenting Resources, Relaxation Practice, Stress Management
Recently we had Favorite Character Day at the school. Everyone, staff and kids alike, got to dress up as their favorite cartoon character (no blood, masks, or scary stuff allowed, by the way). It was TONS of fun! Since my daughter and I recently went to see the...
by zemirah | Aug 17, 2017 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, One Minute Relaxers, Parenting Resources, Preschool Relaxation Practice, Stress Management, Uncategorized
It’s back to school time and the perfect time to practice relaxation techniques with your kids! Recently, the first graders and I created a “Forest of Calm” through the Vrksasana yoga pose, or “tree pose.” All of the kids gathered...