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Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom

Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom

There’s a simple reason you keep seeing more schools establishing mindfulness programs: They work. As Kim Rempel summed up in her 2012 review of the literature, The potential benefits of integrating mindfulness-based training into school settings are significant in...

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“Sing, Sing a Song…”  The Power of Music’s Message

“Sing, Sing a Song…” The Power of Music’s Message

One day when our granddaughter Anna was feeling sick with a cold, she sang a little song that went like this. “When you’re sick, rest is best, rest is best.” She told us that if she rested, she would get well faster. Then came other songs – one about being a big help...

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Sharing Dreams Can Change the World

Sharing Dreams Can Change the World

When we started Yoga Calm, we had no idea how it would grow. We had a dream and we shared our ideas with a small group of enthusiastic school counselors at a local conference. Their excitement and support motivated us to share with many others – not just counselors...

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Got Sleep? It’s Just the Thing Our Brains Need

Got Sleep? It’s Just the Thing Our Brains Need

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, indeed – especially for teachers and students. For it’s not just the presents and fabulous feasts and festive family gatherings; not just the sparkly lights, glitter and shimmer and all the rest. It’s a welcome opportunity...

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Successfully Bringing Yoga into Your School

Successfully Bringing Yoga into Your School

When Lynea and I first developed our Yoga Calm program at her elementary school in the year 2000, we had no idea that we were going to be part of such a large movement. We were just responding to student needs with the skills and tools we had on hand. Fast forward 15...

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Practical Mindfulness: Gratitude

Practical Mindfulness: Gratitude

When people talk about mindfulness, you often hear them talk about gratitude, too. After all, you can’t really practice gratitude without it. For gratitude is more than just saying “thanks.” It’s recognizing what we value about an action or person or thing, and how we...

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