Yoga, Mediterranean Syle
Italy! The name conjures up Mediterranean images of rolling hills carpeted with vineyards, ancient architecture, art and culture, fashion, great food and wine – and an art of living all too easily forgotten in our fast-paced world. Indeed, the Mediterranean is the...
Developing Self-Regulation
In our work with children, we are often reminded of just how important it is to learn the skill of self-regulation – especially for children with impulse control weaknesses. As Peter Levine powerfully illustrated at a recent workshop we attended, impulse control is a...
Getting Kids Out of Their Heads, Into Their Bodies
For a recent Yoga Calm workshop, school counselor Bonnie Cannon wrote an insightful commentary on her developing awareness of yoga as self-study and how this may benefit the children she works with. We asked if we could share her good words on our blog. We were happy...
Valentine’s Day Advice
Recently, a group of five fifth grade boys in one of my Yoga Calm groups said they had something “really important to talk with me about.” It had “something to do about” their feelings. Over the course of the year, these boys had gradually opened up about all sorts of...
How Yoga Can Help Your Child Become Calm, Controlled, Disciplined, and Happier
by Lyn McCallister, via Associated Content Children can sometimes be unfocused and a bit wild. Sometimes these children cannot concentrate and have a difficult time in school despite being bright and eager to learn. Your child may even have a behavior disorder. Sound...
The New Year – Chaos & Beauty
It’s the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. And like with all transitions, the end of a cycle presents an interesting challenge. It’s a rich time for reflection but also a potential trap for self-criticism. We mention this as many of you have undoubtedly had...
New Yoga Calm Workshops – Working with Trauma; Wellness & Environmental Ed.
We've just been updating our schedule of upcoming Yoga Calm courses, and wanted to let you know about a couple new offerings in particular: Listening to the Body: Yoga Calm for Trauma and Love Knowledge & Action: Inspiring Environmental Stewardship Taught by...
Good People Everywhere: Building Community Support
In a recent group at school, a young boy came in and reported to us all that a friend of his had committed suicide the week before. The other students had lots of questions - How? Why? - and the feelings of fear and loss that come up when someone takes their own life....
Using Rewards
Recently, Jim and I were struggling with our weekly Children’s Program class. We had a few children who were having trouble getting themselves under control, and they, in turn, would throw the whole class off – a not uncommon experience for any classroom teacher! ...
Trick or Treat
Halloween can be a wonderful time for children to explore their imaginations. Or, as many teachers and parents can attest, it can be a nightmare of sugar-fueled overexcitement and big emotions. There's nothing wrong with "big energy"and excited children, of course....
Yoga Calm Kids on KATU/ABC
Yoga Calm was featured on Portland morning program AM Northwest doing a Yoga Calm demonstration with kids. You have to see Brandon being interviewed by the host while holding side plank!