Wheels of….RELAXATION!
This morning in our small group yoga time at school, we practiced relaxation skills using a spinner visual aid. This visual aid helped students to stay focused on what we were learning and was a...
Calm Monkey Mind Corner
It's getting towards the end of the school year in my district. We are wrapping things up, saying goodbye to a year that passed so swiftly, and sending our fifth graders on to the larger horizon of...
Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation
Here's another fun book produced by Singing Dragon: Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation by Michael Chissick and Sarah Peacock. I love how they champion relaxation practice! This is a...
Once Upon a Touch…
I have been enjoying sharing this book with the children I work with. Once Upon a Touch by Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper is a wonderful book to introduce the relaxing power of massage and to...
Big Bear Hug
Give your child a relaxation and self-calming tool to feel deeply loved and secure in a moment's notice. The Big Bear Hug is just that, a BIG bear hug....for yourself. Next time when your child's...
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 were dances, giggles, deep breathing with breathing buddy friends,...
Relaxation Routine: Bunny Snake Elevator!
These three deep breaths work great with young kids at both home and school alike! Try them out with the children in your life. The Elevator Breath Breathing in raise your arms above your head and...
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 that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and...
Snowflake Shake
The act of shaking our bodies resets the nervous system. We can shake our bodies to release muscle tension and bring our entire system back to neutral. 1. Do a body check and notice where all of...
Snow Angels
Snow is silent, snow is soft, quiet, calm and so delicate. Spend a few mindful minutes walking in the snow. Feel the tiny, wet cold drops on your skin. Lie down in the snow and make some snow...
