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Sadness: How its Awareness Can Help us Accept Change With her book and podcast titled ‘How To Be Sad'; Helen Russell, author, podcaster and psychologist, helps us think about Sadness in a completely different way. Her book is easy to read and full of highly thought provoking notes, all very relatable as written in 2020 during lock-down. I love in particular how this title says it all: we should not run away from Sadness and as Eckhart Tolle would say : What you resist, persists'. Being amenable to sadness is a great lesson, it means that we acknowledge it, we are willing to feel the sensations of sadness, and we are not scared of it. It carries deep down the belief that if we can be comfortable with sadness, then we deeply trust that this feeling is transient and will pass.  This great learning can be reflected upon lightly in a weekly Childrenn yoga class. https://lnkd.in/eM4p4rJd Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation

I dreamt about this last night - so, figured - I'd take action on it! Calling all coaches in the DMV area. Have you considered doing a yoga teacher training to enhance your coaching? Hear me out. One of the things we learned during my coaching George Mason University was all about mindfulness practices and supporting yourself AS coach. A few years ago a fellow coach took my ytt program and was AMAZED at the parallels between the study of yoga and the skills required to coach. - Deep Listening - Self Awareness - Noticing/curiosity - energy - emotional iq - Mindfulness - Contemplation - non-attachment to outcomes - breathwork The list goes on. What I know about being a coach is that the practice has enhanced my ability to settle into a practice that is REALLY hard as a coach and that is - non-attachment. Not being attached to your coachee's outcomes as a measure of success for you. I'm offering 2 types of yoga trainings this year. Restorative Yoga Immersion (great for everyone) August 9 - 11 (reach out for details) 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - Runs September 2024 - March 2025 (info flyer below) I would be honored to see you there with me. ✨ **Discount to any coaches who choose to join in the journey - must be local to the DMV area as these are in person trainings***

Surrey University Shows Effect of Mindfulness on Brainscan https://lnkd.in/edevzZkv An effective series on BBC with 10mins snippets on Neuroscience and how Brain plasticity is essential to learning, memorising and aging well. The video demonstrates that only 6 weeks of Mindfulness practice can help rewire the brain with emphasis on - reduced size in Amygdala: this is the region of the brain that notices differences, it can be overactive in anxiety prone situations, leading people to react, overreact instead of responding to life events. With 6 weeks of Mindfulness the presenter's Brain scan showed favourable changes - increased size of the Default Mode Network, situated in the posterior region of the brain, it is an area that has been highlighted over years in science experiments about Meditation. Meditators are known to get more and more control over a -by definition- wandering mind which results in activation on and off of the Default Mode Network. Teaching Mindfulness to Children is an excellent way to bring consistency to your own Mindfulness practice, react the benefit of this practice and share it with others. Start your new Career as a Children Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/e-VmrCk7 #YogaForChildren #kidsyogateachertraining#wellbeing #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation #wellbeeinginschools #pupilwellbeing #growthmindset

Why and How to Explore Friendship with Children Have you ever had a friend who made you laugh so hard that you couldn't stop? Or perhaps, after a bad day, talking to a special person made everything better? Friends are an essential part of our lives, and they help us through the highs and lows. Why are friendships so important? Not only do friendships bring us happiness and wellbeing, but they also have a positive impact on our physical health. Research shows that people with good social connections have fewer health problems. It's not about having a certain number of friends, but rather the quality of those relationships. As you grow up and develop your identity and independence, having good friends becomes even more important. In fact, studies show that 68% of young people rely on socialising to give them a sense of wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/ePQjSMkU Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation

The Cause of All Suffering The root klesha, avidya, is a complex and ever-present concept in yoga that underlies and feeds all other kleshas. Avidya can be translated as “spiritual ignorance,” which refers to the misidentification of the self with the small self rather than the universal Self. This confusion causes existential angst and tension in the body, as one generates muscular actions to protect themselves from others. Tightness in the shoulders and restricted breathing are common physical manifestations of avidya, which can hinder the practice of backbending. To overcome this, Richard Rosen suggests relaxing into the knowledge of our interconnectedness and allowing fluctuating thoughts to calm down. With this stable mindset, one can explore themselves more clearly and let go of fear, aversion, ego, and attachment. A supported backbend can also be helpful in cajoling the body into the practice and offering a safe space for self-exploration. https://lnkd.in/em9Vr_G7 Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation #health.

Enjoy The Moment: Can Children Teach us Something? Have you ever found yourself arriving at your destination without any recollection of the journey, or eating a meal without really tasting it? It's easy to go through life on autopilot, lost in our thoughts and unaware of what's happening around us. But there's a way to break free from this habit and experience life more fully: mindfulness. Can Children teach us something such as being more in the present? A great tip mind be to observe and copy what little children looks at when they walk down the road. Whilst this presence quality can definitely teach us to slow down and appreciate the moment when you have all the time in the world, it certainly is not practical when you are juggling multiple objectives all in limited time. So Presence, Awareness, Mindfulness? What can it do for you ? https://lnkd.in/ewStkXq2 Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation

Can the Practice of Gratitude be Beneficial at any Age ? Gratitude is an emotion that goes beyond just saying thank you. It's a feeling that can lift your spirits and make you feel better about yourself and others. Essentially, gratitude involves recognizing and appreciating the good things that happen to you. It's not just about being grateful for big things like receiving a bike on your birthday; it's also about appreciating the little things, such as seeing the sun come out or finding a lost item. https://lnkd.in/eQNaKwCQ Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation

Summer Term Children Yoga Clubs: What Am I Teaching in School? I am very excited to be starting my Summer Term teaching theme in Primary schools to children ranging 6 to 10 years old in my classes (Y1s to Y5s) Our Summer term theme will help children to explore our physical and mental health. How can we take care of ourselves physically to function at our best? And what does it mean to be mentally healthy? How do we take care of ourselves when we feel well, what does self-care mean and what if we are upset? what strategies for upset arising from things within our control (such as moods and emotions) and when to talk to a grown up? We will also look at the big events in our lives such as changing house, school our friends. I am looking forward to sharing these vital questions in a reflection format with young children arising from thoughtful lesson plans when young children get to reflect based on events taking place in our Yoga stories. For more information about benefits of Yoga for children see https://lnkd.in/es68E8qs Or to Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher or train with us to use your skills in your local school https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth

How Does Mindfulness Help the PSHE Curriculum in Primary Schools? Both Yoga and Mindfulness are personal disciplines that help the practitioner seek knowledge about oneself as well as being a path of personal growth. The Yoga and Mindfulness mind is an inquisitive mind, never judging but rather curious and enquiring about the various mental processes and physical sensations that are at play during practice. In time, this therapeutic framework (as in a safe practice where exploration is encouraged and feed-back is received) allows for changes to happen so that learning can be transferred to other areas of life, so called ‘off-the-mat'. Here are the essential principles of Mindfulness and Yoga that meet the PSHE curriculum Knowing oneself, Wellbeing of muscles, bones, joints and breathing system Knowledge of the physical body through benefits for postures Understanding someone else's view point: great for conflict resolution Resilience and perseverance Non judmental ie inclusivity Relationship to others when practising in groups: kindness, support, social skills, taking turn, patience For more details https://lnkd.in/eNARHwiW #educationandschools #wellbeing #headteacher #teachers #teacher #headteachers #educatorwellbeing #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealthawareness 

When Purpose Is Met with Energy = Magic Jim Kwik has got a new book out called Limitless. I posted a summary of the book here if you are interested but you can heart Jim Kwik talk about his book on YouTube and on many podcasts too. Jim Kwik has a very compelling simple and truthful way of speaking. He makes his points across with memorable acronyms like the 3 MS for Method, Motivation and Mindset which he says are the 3 Pillars for goals achievement and personal development. Love it. https://lnkd.in/eqdPfPNW He also talks about P +e + 3S that is Purpose + Energy + Small Simple Steps which is a brilliant way to sum up the magic ingredients for making things happen.  I could not agree more. In your Yoga practice, this may be to leave your mat rolled out, wake up and remember how doing Yoga makes you feel, then sit or lay on your mat, and plan a Childs pose and a Cat pose with no further agenda. Before you know it, you will have practiced 20mins and be proud of yourself. Start your new Career as a Children Yoga Teacher this Month https://lnkd.in/depTg9d #YogaForChildren #YogaEducation #kidsyogateachertraining #schoolleaders#teachers #wellbeing #teaching #schools #headteacher #headteachers #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeingcoach #mindfulness #kidsyogateachertraining #mentalhealth #classroommanagement #yoga #meditation #health.