Mindful Yoga Breaks® workshops help teachers, librarians, social workers, therapists, parents, and anyone working with children to bring focus, self-regulation, and fun to the classroom, home, or office while fostering social-emotional learning. You will learn “lifesaver tools” such as breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, yoga poses, yoga & mindfulness games, and relaxation techniques. Participants will leave with dozens of ideas to add to the teaching toolbox that can be used in little breaks (one, five, 10, or 15 minutes) throughout the day. Parents will learn strategies for transitions, calming the escalation of tantrums and letting kids find what works for them to self-regulate. A manual is provided with descriptions of everything you learn as well as sample lesson plans. Date: May 11, 2019 Where: Alphabet Academy, 2389 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT Times: 9:00am – 11:30am Investment: $65.00 pre-register, $75 day of 3 or more people register together for a discount rate… Read More »
Put Down That Cell Phone!
This past weekend we took a vacation to California to see all our west coast friends and celebrate LOVE at a gorgeous wedding tucked into an apple orchard in the mountains of San Luis Obispo. It was so beautiful. I did not work for 5 days, I did not respond to email, go on social media (except to post photos every evening) and basically shut down my brain. It was exactly what I needed. As someone who can feasibly work 24/7, taking time off is IMPERATIVE for me. I also celebrated my 48th trip around the sun with dozens of my besties and it was just the celebration I needed. While we are patiently waiting for spring to appear here in the Northeast, we can think about more ways to bring mindfulness to our daily life. Yes, the flowers are blooming (and they are GORGEOUS) but do you miss it because… Read More »
FOJY Teacher Training @ Breathing Room Yoga Center
The Full of Joy Yoga 20 hour teacher training for teaching kids ages 2 – 11 years is geared towards teachers, parents, caregivers, OT’s, PT’s, yogis, and everyone who loves working with children. This training is interactive and comprehensive and will help to inspire you to bring out your inner yogini. This training incorporates music, stories, games & props in a fun and exciting way that will engage any child from toddler through 6th grade. All trainings include a teaching manual, Lani’s kids yoga book & the Mindful Yoga Breaks Card Deck. Participants must have at least 1 year of yoga class experience. Dates: 03/02 – 03/03, 2019 Where: Breathing Room Yoga Center, New Haven, CT Times: Saturday & Sunday 9am-7pm Earlybird Investment: $545.00 before 02/02/19 Regular Investment: $625.00 after 02/03/19 Grad/Teacher Investment: $525.00 Pay Here Register Now