Occupational Therapists are the heroes that encourage and support our youth to fully participate in actives required for daily life and learning. Although this blog post is directed towards sensory integration goals written and performed by Occupational Therapists, the information is helpful for all adults working with a wide variety of youth. Sensory integration exposes […]
“Teachers, please secure the door to your classroom.” The classroom teacher heads over to the lightswitch as she hears the announcement. Lights off. Blinds closed. With a finger over her lips she points to the corner of the room where all the students scurry and huddle together. School safety is on everyone’s mind. From the […]
This approach makes Yoga Calm an especially good fit for the sites of some of our our newest implementations: juvenile detention and probation programs in the Twin Cities area. Thank You to Jim and Lynea Gillen of Yoga Calm for writing this article about our president and founder, Kathy Flaminio. You can view the original […]
“All of this yoga stuff- my students will never take it seriously.” Does this sound like a self-doubt you have faced when considering implementing Mindful Movement? As we begin the journey of teaching body work infused with social emotional learning, ensuring buy-in can seem like a daunting task. There is a fear that students won’t […]
The day after Labor Day. For so many children and families, this Tuesday brings a flurry of new beginnings. New clothes and haircut, new routines and friends, new joys and anxieties. As September unfolds, it is important to remember the incredible amount of new information that has to be integrated. We know, from brain and […]
These days, it feels like we could all use some emotional support. Back breathing is the perfect partner pose to help foster empathy and compassion for others. To introduce back breathing, it is important to first feel it on your own. Start in child’s pose, resting hands on stacked fists. Practice breathing into the […]
Are you thinking of fun ways to build community in your classroom? Trust Walk is a quick and easy Morning Meeting essential! Students begin by choosing a partner. One partner will be the leader and the other, the follower. The follower closes his eyes and presents an index finger. The leader then leads the follower, […]
Are you looking for a fun, movement based activity? Yoga Bingo is a great game for morning meeting, guest teachers or Fun Friday. Our Yoga Bingo cards offer an easy way to get everyone involved practicing yoga poses. There is a lot to think about when teaching yoga poses and sometimes it can be intimidating […]
Social emotional education can help our boys navigate through life’s challenges and joys in a way that fully engages heart, mind and body. The stereotype of who can “do yoga” is drastically changing. From NFL players sweating it out during hot yoga to professional bodybuilders adding yoga into their routine, the physical benefits of yoga are […]
We will be posting our blog twice a month and would love to hear what you are doing in relation to mindfulness and movement with youth. We would love to have you collaborate on the 1000-Petals Blog. Please fill out the following form with your idea to share. You can fill out multiple forms if you have […]
Creating healthy schools and therapeutic environments by rooting mindfulness and movement into the heart of our families and communities.
