Mindful Conversations with KAY

In this Moment Moment episode you will be guided through a moving meditation.  This visualization will take you on a bike ride.  While pedaling your feet imagine what your sensory experiecne might be as you travel on your bike.

Are you hitting the road for a family trip?

Prepping for travel takes more than packing your suitcase. Kelly and Kristi share their tips and tricks for family fun on the road:

*How to handle pre-trip anxiety

*Finding time along the way to physically move and mentally refresh

*Passing the time mindfully through music, coloring, games and guided meditations

*Settling down at your destination

Blog links:

Yoga in the Car Line: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/kids-yoga-car/

Finding the Fun in Family Travel: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/kids-yoga-family-travel/

In this mindful moment episode we introduce you to a practice we call Name 3.  This practice is a great way to help calm and gound us into the present moment.  Name 3 helps us bring our attention to our senses.  Listen to this episode and give it a try.

Calm Corner, Safe Space, Meditation Station: Whatever you call it, creating an area in your home or classroom for children to balance their energy can be incredibly powerful. In this space, children practice developmentally-appropriate self-regulation techniques and are empowered to advocate for their mental and physical needs. In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi describe their successful Calm Corners including:

*recognizing body signals and utilizing tools to self-regulate

*setting rules for Calm Corners

*best tools and props to fill your Calm Corner

*prepping children to use tools effectively and appropriately

Links to further exploration:

Meditation Stations: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/meditation-stations/

Brain Breaks and the Calm Kit: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/kids-yoga-homework-adhd-stress-school/

Create a Calm Down Box: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/kids-yoga-calm-craft/

Product Links:

Mindful Parenting: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/mindful-parenting

Bringing Mindfulness Into the Classroom: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/free-mindfulness-into-the-classroom/

Relaxation & Meditaiton for Kids: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/free-workshop-relaxation-meditation-kids/

Therapists have noticed there is an increased need for services for anxiety and OCD in our children. Natasha Daniels, a therapist for children and families specializing in treating anxiety and OCD, is our guest for this important Mindful Conversations with KAY podcast. Through heartfelt conversation and practical tools, Natasha, Kelly and Kristi discuss:

*What does anxiety look like in our children?

*Masking and people-pleasing as coping strategies

*Finding the language to talk with your children

*Building communication between parents and teachers

*Mindfulness as a self-care tool for parents

Links:

AT Parenting Community: https://www.atparentingcommunity.com

AT Parenting Survival School: https://atparentingsurvivalschool.com

Natasha Daniels YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Natashadanielsocdtherapist/featured

Meditation for Sleep: A Calming Oasis for Children with Anxiety: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/kids-meditation-yoga-anxiety-sleep/

Use Yoga to Ease Anxiety: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/test-anxiety-yoga/

Calming Anxiety in Children with Yoga: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/anxiety-children-yoga-breathing/

This is a mini episode where we practice Tree.  Tree pose is a great way to improve your balance and strength.  It also improves our focus and concentration.  Tree Pose is a great pose to practice before an activiy that takes focused attention.  

Contrary to popular belief, restorative yoga is NOT just for the elderly or injured. A Restorative Yoga practice is crucial for everyone's mental and physical health, even our youngest yogis. Kelly and Kristi explain how to expand Kids Yoga to include family-friendly restorative practices and postures.

*What is Restorative Yoga?

*Benefits of Restorative Yoga

*Why Restorative Yoga works

*Making restorative postures and practices engaging for children

*Finding comfort and safety in stillness

This is a Mindful Moment episode.  In this mini episode you will learn a breathing practice to share with your children.  This practice a great way to help chidlren and adults to learn how to breath slow and with intention.  

In a yoga-based context, Karma means selfless service and taking action. Every action we take in our daily lives and how we do those actions without expectations of recognition or thanks is our Karma. It's all about cause and effect: How do our actions (and reactions) ripple through the Universe? It's a big idea and our Mindful Conversation with KAY podcast this week explores how to explain and practice Karma Yoga with children.

Kelly and Kristi talk about:

Links for more information:

Ram Dass: https://www.ramdass.org/karma-yoga/

Spread Kindness Through Karma Yoga: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/spread-kindness-with-karma-yoga/

Explaining Karma to Kids: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/karma-yoga-meditation-selfless-service-kids/

Karma Yoga - Joy of Selfless Service: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/karma-yoga-joy-selfless-service/

Build Your Child's Kindness Muscles: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/build-your-childs-kindness-muscles/