799: Kristi Fischer and Kelly Winkler: How to Use Mindfulness for All Ages
Aug 23, 2023•52 min
Episode description
Kelly Winkler and Kristi Fischer are both moms, former classroom teachers, yoga teachers, kids, yoga teachers, and trainers for Kidding Around Yoga. Both have had extensive experience working with children in various capacities and now are very passionate about sharing what they have learned with families and educators. In their podcast, Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kristi and Kelly share research-based tools and strategies to help increase mindfulness, self-awareness, connection, self-regulation, and peace in the home and classroom. In these fun and insightful conversations, they take a deep dive into all things kids yoga and mindfulness.
Listen in to hear Kelly and Kristi share:
How their experience as Shameless Moms (raising 6 kids between the 2 of them) led to their interest in and need for mindfulness practices
How Kelly’s teen daughter’s OCD led her to a meditation practice and inspired Kelly’s work with kids and mindfulness
Specific mindfulness techniques that can be used across different development stages
How to cue your kids into their body sensations before they get to a point of emotional dysregulation
The significance of modeling mindfulness to your kids
How educators can integrate mindfulness into their curriculum
Links mentioned:
Podcast: Mindful Conversations with KAY
Connect with Kristi and Kelly and Kidding Around Yoga Resources: www.kiddingaroundyoga.com
KAY on IG
KAY on FB
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