EP. 42 | Karma Yoga: teaching children about selfless service and taking action Show Notes In a yoga-based context, Karma means selfless service and taking action. Every action we take in our daily lives and how we do those actions without expectations of recognition...
Let’s Reflect!
Ep. 41 | Let's Reflect: A look back at our favorite moments over the past year Show Notes Reminisce with us! Kelly and Kristi look back at the first year of the Mindful Conversations with KAY podcast, reflecting on their favorite episodes and guests, and why they...
The Magic of Mindfulness During the Holiday Season
Ep. 40 | The Magic of Mindfulness During the Holiday Season Show Notes It's the most wonderful time of the year... or at least it can be, with a sprinkle of mindfulness and a dash of self-care. Listen in as Kelly and Kristi share stories and tips for getting the most...
Exploring the Brain Body Connection, Behavior, and Regulation
Ep. 39 | Interview with Occupational Therapist, Laura Petix: Exploring the Brain Body Connection, Behavior, and Regulation Show Notes
Relationship Skills
Ep. 38 | Casel Series Part 5: Relationship Skills - building and strengthening healthy relationships through mindfulness practices Show Notes Kelly and Kristi are wrapping up their 5 part series exploring the CASEL framework with this week's discussion about...
Being Mindful with Technology
Ep 35 | Being Mindful with Technology: The Good, The Bad, and The Reality of Technology and Our Children Show Notes In this highly relatable episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi dive into the pros and cons of technology. The past couple years...
Self Management – becoming less reactive and more responsive
The CASEL conversation continues with today’s episode exploring Self-Management: the ability to manage your feelings and thoughts in healthy, helpful ways.
Social Emotional Learning | Self-Awareness
Ep 33 | CASEL Series Part 1: Social Emotional Learning - Self-Awareness Show Notes This episode is the first of five exploring CASEL. The CASEL framework is used as a data-based foundation for Social Emotional instruction. Kelly and Kristi start the CASEL conversation...
Interview with Mark Brown, Creator of the Zen Pig Series
Ep. 32 | Lessons of Mindfulness, Self-Love, Empathy, and Gratitude: An Interview with Mark Brown, Creator of the Zen Pig Series Show Notes This is one of our favorite episodes! Kelly and Kristi sit down with Mark Brown, the creator, writer, and illustrator of the Zen...
Somatic Work
Ep 31 | Somatic Work: Using the physical body to get mentally and emotionally "Unstuck" Show Notes We have all experienced episodes of our fight-flight-freeze response... and sometimes we might even get stuck in that stress loop. This is why the practice of somatic...
The Vagus Nerve
“The Vagus Nerve: A Pathway to a Regulated Mind and Body” – Kelly and Kristy get into the science of the Vagus Nerve
A Conversation with Bari Koral
“A Conversation with Bari Koral, a singer, song-writer, and author of children’s yoga and mindfulness content”
Transitions and Change Causing Big Emotions and Worry?
“Transitions and Change Causing Big Emotions and Worry? Ease That Discomfort with Mindfulness and Grounding Practices”
Mountain Pose: Tadasana
Stand tall, evenly on both feet. Lift your crown to the sky (NOT your chin). Feel strong like a mountain. Reach your arms overhead to come into Extended Mountain Pose (or Volcano). Where is your mountain? Is it snowy or is it forest? Are there cliffs? What...
Marichyasana
Keep your body in one long line, not falling to one side or the other. If you can't bind your hands behind your back, hold onto a strap or towel. This pose is calming and can improve introspection