Relaxation is all about bringing mind, body and spirit into alignment. Create a sense of ease, peace and overall wellbeing by "doing zoo--animal yoga"!!!! These yoga poses, all named for the animals they resemble, are not only fun to do but also establish a sense of...
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, poses, toys, stories and singing. Making yoga fun for kids is certainly...
I'm excited to announce that Kids' Relaxation has a new channel on YouTube! I am going to be sharing videos created from my work with kids and based on various blogs on different relaxation techniques for kids that I have posted here over the years. My vision is to...
When energy is scattered, out of control, and "all over the place," it is very hard for kids to calm down. Here are some grounding techniques that can help you and your child re-center, re-focus, and calm the body for focused attention, becoming present and...
So last night my daughter was struggling with a pretty icky headache. As we were trying many remedies to help her lessen the pain, my partner's son, who is 13, offered this visualization. He said, "You know, when I get a headache, I imagine all these little miners...
EFT, known as the Emotional Freedom Technique, is an excellent emotional regulation and stress management tool for kids. It involves tapping on specific points in the body. By tapping on these points stress and energy blocks are released and energy...
As we enter the holiday season, it is the perfect time to practice quite time, nurturing and allowing the body the space and time to let go and deeply relax. Give your child the gift of relaxation tools this holiday season. Here's a quick tool to add to your holiday...
Superheros are rocking our world this summer! With Avengers making record financial history, everywhere you turn in shopping land, a superhero is ready to greet you. Last night I was the superhero of my own dream. Before I fell asleep, after a particularly...
Ever need a quick tool to help your child release energy to re-focus in the moment? This one-minute relaxer is fun, engaging and does the job to get that excess energy OUT while activating the imagination at the same time. I use it with my girls at home and in my...
Deep pressure touch has been found to be very calming to the nervous system. I work with many students who struggle with sensory integration and moderation and sometimes deep pressure touch works to help them focus and/or calm down. Please use this technique with...
