by zemirah | Oct 24, 2019 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Parenting Resources, Relaxation Practice, Uncategorized
This week in small group we are studying SLOTHS! Until we slow down in the moment, and during life in general, relaxation practice isn’t effective or even very possible. Slowing down in the first step in the relaxation response, it is a signal to our...
by zemirah | Sep 19, 2019 | Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, Parenting Resources, Positive Self-Talk, Relaxation Practice
Did you know that positive thinking is you and your child’s passport to overall health and wellbeing? This week in my work with students, I’ve created a positive passport activity so that we can begin to shift our thoughts into the vibration of...
by zemirah | Sep 4, 2019 | All Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, relax where you are, Relaxation Practice, Stress Management, stress management for kids, stress reduction for kids
A few years ago I took my daughters to visit Findhorn, Scotland. Findhorn is an ecovillage and spiritual community nestled way in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, (https://www.findhorn.org/). Its founding was something of a miraculous story in that...
by zemirah | Aug 20, 2019 | Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxation Practice, Stress Management
In the yoga tradition, there is a beautiful grounding and focusing chant (Sa Ta Na Ma–kirtan kriya), that is coupled with finger movements. Whenever I practice this chant, my mind calms down and I often feel like I am floating in a peaceful cloud. I also feel...
by zemirah | Aug 14, 2019 | Deep Breathing, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, One Minute Relaxers
Jump To Center Here we are at the start of another school year! It can be a time of transitions, change, and new beginnings for you and your child/students. This year, I encourage you to set the intention to stress less, relax and connect more, and spend time doing...
