Mindfulness helps you be present Mindfulness meditation is all about being present. Studies on the impacts of mindfulness show that regular mindfulness practices lead people to be more aware of their surroundings, and physical sensations. This awareness leads to better regulation, which in turn helps you communicate better with others and learn new skills. That’s […]

My yoga journey started as a physical practice and evolved into a way of being.  A way of living.  It wasn’t expected or planned.  It just happened. Dominant society pressures us to be perfect. Married, smart, in shape and popular with a successful career and happy family.  Those ideals are pushed on us at a young age and we […]

Teachers are constantly trying to find ways to keep a calm energy in their classrooms. Though movement and excitement are certainly relevant in a student-centered classroom, it is important to keep a consistent level of interaction to assure that the cycle of learning keeps moving without jarring moments of tension or interruptions. I have found […]

Everybody needs a break from time to time. When we experience overwhelming emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, frustration or sadness, it is nice to have a safe space where we can reset and restore. Now, I’m not talking about the old school time out when a child who misbehaved was sent to stand in […]

If you have been following us on our blogs or social media, then you know we have been talking about how useful it is to have a calming corner in your home or classroom.  When we experience overwhelming emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, frustration or sadness, it is nice to have a safe space […]

What’s so hard about creating real change in our lives? Often we know what we need to do in order to be happier, healthier, and more joyful… but we just can’t make change stick. Well it turns out, there is a physical reason why change is so difficult, and that has to do with the […]

Mindfulness is a word you are probably hearing everywhere but what is mindfulness? It is simply the concept of paying attention, being intentional, and staying in the present moment. How many times a day do you catch yourself focusing on other things when you are conducting a task? Thinking about your grocery list when you’re in a […]

I know it may be hard to believe but I was not the best child growing up.  I was overly energetic, mischievous, and precocious way beyond my years.  I spent a lot of time with my face in the corner because of some displeasing thing I had said or done.  I can tell you that […]

Often as parents and teachers, we forget how the kids we care for are picking up the energy that surrounds them. When things are stressful for us, they know. Kids are always listening, always absorbing, always wondering what’s right or what’s wrong. Many parents are struggling to manage homeschooling, just log into any social media […]