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My Mat, My Space: A lesson in personal space, body awareness, and self-control in little yogis
Nov 08 2024

My Mat, My Space

A lesson in personal space, body awareness, and self-control in little yogis As a Kids Yoga teacher, you know that fostering a sense of personal space, body awareness,...

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Nov 17 2023

A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy

EP. 53 | A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi engage in a soul-stirring...

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Yoga For Emotional Regulation in Children

Yoga For Emotional Regulation in Children

Many children have difficulty regulating their emotions. Tantrums, outbursts, whining, defiance, fighting:  these are all behaviors you see when kids experience powerful feelings they can’t control. The good news is that learning to calm down instead of acting...

The Power of Peer Teaching

The Power of Peer Teaching

Peer teaching is a method in which students take on the role of both teachers and learners, working together to enhance their understanding of a subject.

A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy

A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy

EP. 53 | A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi engage in a soul-stirring conversation with Sara Dean, renowned coach, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast, Shameless Mom...

Self-Care: Permission to Say No

Self-Care: Permission to Say No

EP. 52 | Self-Care: Permission to Say No In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kristi delves into the art of self-care and empowers listeners to navigate the hectic pace of life with grace and intention. As we step into the bustling season ahead, Kristi...

Shame: how this complex emotion effects the body and mind

Shame: how this complex emotion effects the body and mind

EP. 51 | Trauma-Informed Practices - An Interview with Kathleen Egan "Stop crying, it's not that bad", said in the heat of the moment however its impacts may be lifelong. Shame is a complex emotion that often originates from experiences and messages from...

The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children

The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children

EP. 49 | The Benefits of Tapping and Shaking for Children Welcome back to Mindful Conversation with KAY! In this episode, Kelly and Kristi continue the discussion on the physical responses to emotions by diving into the world of tapping and shaking. Tapping and...

Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release

Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release

EP. 48 | Somatic Experiencing-Re-Release In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi continue the conversation about physical responses to emotions with a re-release of Episode 31: Somatic Work. Our bodies have evolved with a primal response...

Physical Responses to Emotion

Physical Responses to Emotion

EP. 47 | Physical Responses to Emotion In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi begin a new month-long series on physical responses. They kick off the conversation by diving deeper into what emotions are, how they manifest in our bodies,...

Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas

Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas

EP. 46 | Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas Deven Sisler has been teaching yoga and meditation to children and families internationally since 2005 as well as offering kids yoga teacher trainings since 2016. She loves sharing the tools of yoga with people of...

Relationships – Part 3 Adult-child

Relationships – Part 3 Adult-child

EP. 45 | Relationships - Part 3 Adult-child “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” ~L.R. Knost From the moment they’re born, children need safe, consistent, and responsive relationships with the...

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