We know how important mental health is.  We know we need to offer more mental health support to our kids and our teachers.  But how do we do that when our world seems to be spinning out of control, when people seem to not care about our health, our schools, our economy, our freedom?

Well, if you are listening to this podcast, I imagine you want to use the tools of yoga to help manage emotional overwhelm, but you are likely finding that very difficult right now. 

I will talk about four reasons why you might be struggling, and walk us through a "yoga snack" to help ease our nervous system for you to practice.

You can also join some like-minded teachers in my PRIVATE FB group -- free and supportive -- Tranquil Teachers FB Group  Just let me know you heard about the group from my podcast.

You can also grab a handy download HERE to remind you of how important it is to own your Mental Health Path, and how to do that!

Contact me with your questions and feedback HERE.

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

This one is for my Yoga Teacher friends out there!
You KNOW Yoga is important for schools to embrace.  But why aren't they doing it?  Part of the reason is us -- we don't know the terminology, systems, and supports that teachers and administrators actually NEED -- we think they just need to "destress" and "do yoga" -- but that has nothing to do with their main focus -- Instruction!

In this episode I explain why I developed the Instructional Yoga Coach Training, and how it can fit with your needs as a yoga teacher, so that YOU can support schools at a time of unprecedented Social-Emotional Need.

Check out the following:

IYC Training Registration Information
YogaFit for WarriorKids Training

I want to hear YOUR ideas too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

BREAKING NEWS!!

Mindful Schools From the Bottom Up: A Body-Based Approach to Mindful Students, Staff, and Systems

After three years in the making -- including research, training, reading, training, writing, and trial and error -- I have finally finished the book I've always wanted to give to the teachers in my life.  A book that teaches Mindfulness based on movement, polyvagal theory, and integrated systems. A book that supports teachers, instead of overwhelming them.  A book that builds community, instead of exacerbating trauma.  A book that can be covered over the course of a year, in small, manageable steps. 

So here it is!!

This book speaks to ADMINISTRATORS who create policies and establish school culture; to TEACHERS who are juggling their own need for mindfulness with their students' increasing stress levels; and to STUDENTS who thrive in mindful environments when they are led through authentic and reflective practices.

In this Bonus Episode you can listen as I read just a couple pages that seems extra relevant now as our school administrators make decisions about the future wellbeing of kids, teachers, and families.

COMING SOON --- so make sure you get on the NOTIFY ME list before AUGUST 1-- you'll save $10 if you do!

You can also learn more about the book and the Professional Development program  HERE:  Mindful Schools From the Bottom Up

I want to hear YOUR ideas and feedback too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

The doctors, teachers, parents, and state guidelines all agree -- Mental Health (social-emotional health) for Students AND Staff is a critical priority when we return to school this fall.

So -- what do we do about it?   Sure, more mental health professionals are needed, but we are talking about thousands of people with varying levels of need. 

If you REALLY want to make Mental Health a priority, then you have to design your school schedules and class routines with that FIRST in mind.   This episode of The School Yoga Coach will give you a practical and specific plan that you can implement whether you are teaching remotely or teaching in the classroom.  The steps in this plan work just as well for TEACHER mental health as it does for STUDENTS -- that is, if you put it into practice. 

It doesn't cost anything.
It provides continuity in instruction.
It attends to the social needs of kids.

And anyone can do it. 

I want to hear YOUR ideas too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

School Yoga Coach -- that's the name of the podcast -- but what does it mean? and why are they so important?

In this episode I explain who a School Yoga Coach is, what their unique skill set is, and why it is so important for SCHOOLS to partner with School Yoga Coaches NOW.

In this time of educational confusion, fear, and upheaval, it is more important than ever to be supporting STUDENTS and TEACHERS in their emotional health -- because (to quote Bessel Van der Kolk) our BODIES keep the SCORE -- of all the fear, confusion, pivoting, and questioning that surrounds education during the time of COVID-19.  Educators must think beyond the "old normal" and connect with community experts who are trained to support kids (and adults) IN the classroom!

Grab your free checklist HERE to help guide you as you reimagine and regenerate our schools, our relationships, and our systems!

I want to hear YOUR ideas too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Part Two

If you are a re-imaginer, someone who tries to make lemonade out of lemons and turn crisis into transformation, then this episode (and the previous one -- Episode 10) will start your ideas flowing. 

Despite the upheaval our societies are experiencing, we do not have to return to schools (and communities) as normal.  We are living in a time of great destruction, yes, and also amazing opportunities for regeneration!  

The question is -- are you brave enough, creative enough, and bold enough to make the necessary changes in the following areas? 

1) Learning and Teaching Priorities
2) Mental Health
3) Community
4) Environment

Grab your free checklist HERE to help guide you as you reimagine and regenerate our schools, our relationships, and our systems!

I want to hear YOUR ideas too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

While everyone is wondering how to reopen schools in the fall, I thought it would be a good time to revisit some of the systems we have in place that make learning so challenging for many of our kids.  What if we redesigned more than just online-learning supports and social-distancing policies -- but really worked to build a healthy, supportive environment for both kids and teachers?

This is dreamy ideal, I admit, but it is not impossible or even impractical.  We have already seen so much innovation to address the needs of kids and families as COVID-19 upset our education system.   It has also become clear how interwoven the education system is in every other aspect of our society. 

So let's focus on the four most essential changes that MUST be addressed if we truly want to recover from COVID-19 wiser, stronger, and healthier.  We will do the first two in Part 1;  Part 2 will cover the other areas.  But they are all connected -- just like WE are all connected.

1) Learning and Teaching Priorities
2) Mental Health
3) Community
4) Environment

I want to hear YOUR ideas too! 
Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

If your school has been exploring the ways it can incorporate mindfulness, SEL, and body-based movement (yoga) into its curriculum... If your administrators, communities, and BOEs have said that it is a dire need for our kids and teachers... what happens when the crisis gets real?
When budgets are slashed, teaching positions cut, and the arts eliminated?

In other words, when we need it to follow the PRINCIPLES of mindfulness the most -- do we quit and look for fast, cheap solutions, or do we commit to the WORK it will take-- which by the way, isn't necessarily all that expensive.

Here are some QUESTIONS to consider, THREE Detrimental attitudes we often take, along with the THREE Affirmations we can make to counteract those attitudes.

Do you have a question or comment?  I'd love to hear them. 

Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Are you worried about the Social-Emotional effects of COVID on your students?  the good news is, lots of districts are planning to support these needs for both teachers and kids. 
However, the reality is, YOU can start doing something about it NOW.

In this episode I will give you some simple tough work that you can and SHOULD do this summer to prepare yourself for whatever lies ahead this fall.

You can also join some like-minded teachers in my PRIVATE FB group -- free and supportive -- Tranquil Teachers FB Group  Just let me know you heard about the group from my podcast.

You can also grab a handy download HERE to remind you of how important it is to own you Mental Health Path, and how to do that!

Do you have a question or comment?  I'd love to hear them. 

Send me an email at:  [email protected]

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for upcoming IYC trainings:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com 

Continuing our discussion of the three brains (based on polyvagal theory) that need to be activated and "online", we look at some simple, practical, and powerful actions we can take as teachers and decision-makers as we plan for schools to reopen after COVID-19.

The best way to bring mindful awareness into a school culture is to have a School Yoga Coach as part of the instructional team.   These Yoga Teachers are trained in "school-specific" needs, policies, and structures, and they know how to help entire school communities recover from traumas, both big and small.

For more info:  www.schoolyogacoach.com
To register for JUNE IYC training:  Instructional Yoga Coach Training

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com: