Synthesizing a life time of insight and work in yoga and mindfulness, Shakta Khalsa's new book. The Yoga Way to Radiance, is a treasure on how to live moe fully and genuinely.Join host Donna Freeman as she chat with Shakta about the book, the writing process and what you can do today to live more fully, more genuinely, more radiantly and invite the children in your care to do the same. Support the show
Having just released her third volumn of guided relaxations for children, Imaginations 3, Carolyn Clarke shares tips of fostering relaxtaion and calm in children. Her Imagination series of beautifully crafted, child friendly scripts offer parents, teachers, kids yoga instructors and more a wealth of resources to use with children.We'll get the background on the inspiration for the visualizations, how the art is created and tips to create a condusive environment for inviting calm.In our hurried a...
It's countdown time for the organizers of the National Kids Yoga Conference. September 30-October 2 youth yoga instructors from around the world will gather in Washington, DC for the third annual National Kids Yoga Conference.We chat with Michelle Mitchel, founder of YoKid and conference lead coordinator, for a sneak peek at the awesomeness coming your way at this year's kids yoga conference. From amazing keynote speakers to a movie night, 5 tracks of workshops with over 65 world class presenter...
Working from within the School Based Health Alliance (SBHA) strives to improve the health and welfare ohur children through school based programs. Working through numerous programs nation wide their goal is to impact health and learning, decrease chronic absentism and promote a positive school climate.Host Donna Freeman is joined by Karma Carpenter, of K-12 Yoga, as we host guests Selena Moore (Program Manager, SBHA) and Kyle Taylor (Communications Manager, SBHA) to discuss health advocacy for y...
Friday, April 8, 2016 is International Kids Yoga Day: an opportunity to bring together a passionate and caring community dedicated to improving the physical, mental and emotional health of today's youth.We'll chat with founder Teresa Power about this unique event, it's goals and how you can get involved and support the movement. Join with ambassadors from 18 countries, 45 US States and more than 21,000 kids during this first ever annual event.Mark your calendar for 11:00 am April 8th and enjoy a...
The K-12Yoga relaunch highlights the growth of the school yoga and mindfulness movement during the past 10 years.Join host Donna Freeman and guest Karma Carpenter, Founder K-12 Yoga, as we discuss the importance of grassroots support and momentum in bringing yoga skills into classrooms across the nation.We'll chat with Kathy Flaminio, Founder 1000 Petals, and Gail Bentley Walsh, Director of Yoga Mountain, about keys to successful implementation of school and district implementation of yoga progr...
Want to bring yoga to your school? Don't know where to start? Join us to learn best practices for a safe, effective school based yoga program.We chat with Jennifer Cohen Harper, one of the editors of the newly published Best Practices for Yoga in Schools. Based on the collective wisdom and experience of 23 contributors this guide supports all who desire to help students thrive. Support the show
Kids yoga enthusiasts from around the world will gather at George Washington University in Washington, DC from Nov 13-15, 2015.Michelle Mitchel, founder of YoKid and conference organizer, joins us to share her enthusiasm for this gathering of passionate, energetic presenters and participants.Get the inside scoop on what to expect, who's going to be there, and the many workshops, keynotes and panel discussions offered during the 3 day conference. She'll have advice on what not to miss and how to ...
Join Donna Freeman and special guest Dr. Patricia Jennings to discuss how mindfulness can transform the art of teaching. Discover valuable tools to bring peace and productivity in the classroom. Dr Jennings new book, Mindfulness for Teachers, shows how essential mindfulness is for educators in today's demanding environment. Gain insight into how mindfulness can help manage stress, cultivate a positive learning environment and revitalize teaching and learning. Support the show...
The mindfulness revolution has begun in classrooms everywhere. Students and educators from Califormia to New York are discovering simple and effective tools that promote calm, clarity and peace of mind.Join host Donna Freeman (Yoga In My School) to discuss the impact mindful practices are having in schools, families and to combat test anxiety with special guests Lisa Flynn (Yoga 4 Classrooms), Leah Kalish (Move With Me) and Kelli Love (Girls Prep Bronx Elementary).Watch this brief documentary of...
You're a kids yoga instructor who has been invited into an urban setting. There is a vast difference from teaching in your neighbourhood yoga studio and an urban school. Do you have the skills to meet the needs?Discover essential skills when teaching yoga in urban schools as Donna Freeman of Yoga In My School and Karma Carpenter of IASYM chat with Andres Gonzalez and Ali and Atman Smith of Holistic Life Foundation. Understand cultural competence, how to hold trauma sensitive classes and other ch...
Trauma and toxic stress are all too often a part of life for today's youth. You want to help but don't know exactly what to do or say.Join experts Kathy Falminio of 1000 Petals and John Rettger Director of Mindfulness Stanford School of Medicine for a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness skills can help heal the effects of trauma. Learn how to increase resilience, empower and promote healing through breath, movement and mindfulness.We'll address how to create a sensory sensitive environment, s...
Teens are known for being moody, stressed and highly emotional. They are undergoing a tremendous amount mental, emotional and physical growth during a short period of time. Each day is a mine field of peer pressure, academic demands, family dynamics and decisions that impact their future. How can you help? How can teens be impowered with tools to help self-regulate, calm and find peace?In this episode host Donna Freeman will explore mindfulness for teens. Experts Dr Trish Broderick of Learning2B...
Join Donna Freeman and guest Chelsea Roff, founder of Eat, Breathe, Thrive as we explore the relationship between yoga and eating disorders.We'll shed light on disordered eating habits, what to watch for and how to create a supportive, accepting environment encouraging all to become more body positive. We'll examine the positive impact yoga can have to reduce anxiety, rebuild body awareness and promote body responsiveness. Plus we'll look at some of the dangers of yoga and how a usually healthy ...
Are you looking to grow your kids yoga business? Do you see other ideas and want to implement them in your community? Do you want to impact the lives of more children and work from a solid foundation?Discover how two revolutionary kids yoga programs were created through collaboration. We'll chat with Grounded in Atlanta, GA, and Newark Yoga Movement in Newark, NJ, to find out how they combined their strengths to create the Atlanta Yoga Movement Also hear how Zensational Kids and Radiant Child Yo...
Want to bring calm & focus to your classroom? Get the low-down on all the happenings at the Yoga in the Schools Symposium. Join host Donna Freeman, founder Yoga In My School & Kids Yoga Academy and guest host Karma Carpenter, founder K-12 Yoga (IASYM), as we chat live with delegates at Kripalu during the 1st ever Yoga in the Schools Symposium. Anne Buckley-Reen of Get Ready to Learn and Lousie Goldberg of Relaxation Now share their insights on the Yoga in Schools movement, the energy of ...
Host Donna Freeman discusses how to work with kids darker sides with guest Cheryl Crawford, founder of Grounded. Discover how addressing kids darker states of mind can relieve their perceived expectations of always having to be happy. This awareness leads to lighter and brighter clarity. Learn how allowing and recognizing shame, doubt and fear in the lives of youth, helps them to feel whole, to recognize themselves and to know they are perfect just the way they are today. Cheryl will provide spe...
Join Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, as she hosts the queen of guided visualizations for kids, Carolyn Clarke, author of Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids. Discover how guided visualizations can enrich imagination, stir creativity and invite peace into children's lives. Carolyn provides insight into the benefits of guided visualization and give tips on how to tailor make sessions for the children in your life. Banish stress and create a relaxing haven in ...
On July 6th, 2013 the first cross Canada live yoga event is being held. Purple Power Yoga hosted by Yahoo! joins yogis via live streaming to simultaneous live events in Toronto and Vancouver. This one of a kind event celebrates healthy living, unity and fun and raises money for community programs New Leaf Yoga and Yoga Outreach, two yoga programs in Canada who reach underserved populations. Laura Track of Yoga Outreach joins us to talk about bringing yoga to under-served populations and the impa...
Anyone who works with children knows that they are often noisy and rambunctious. This natural energy is a wonderful part of childhood. Aruna Kathy Humphries of Young Yoga Masters also knows how important it is for children to be quiet, to tap into their inner stillness and to discover personal peace. Aruna stops by YIMS to chat with host Donna Freeman about the power of quiet, the benefits of meditation for children and youth and her advice for parents and teachers on accessing inner calm quickl...
Shari Vilchez Blatt loves kids! This is the first thing you notice when you walk into her yoga studio, Karma Kids Yoga in New York City, a studio which caters to young yogis. Shari's enthusiasm and fun, creative approach to life infuses everything from the colorful wall paintings and bright green floor to the kids birthday parties, special events (such as Downward Doll Yoga and Pajama Glow in the Dark Yoga) and award winning music CD "Come Play Yoga!" Shari joins Donna Freeman to talk all things...
Robin Schwoyer, founder of Happy HeARTs Yoga, is on a mission: to bring the benefits of yoga to children with autism and their families. April is Autism Awareness Month and Robin is in full swing encourageing friendships, increasing learning and promoting healthy hearts, minds and bodies. Join host Donna Freeman as we discuss how to create engaging, welcoming and effective kids yoga classes which meet the needs of children on the autism spectrum. If you want to improve the life of someone impact...
Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School and Kids Yoga Academy hosts a discussion on the religion/education/yoga debate when it comes to teaching children. Guests Karma Carpenter Shea, founder of K-12YOGA, Rachel Glowacki, Kids' Holy Yoga Director, Lisa Flynn, founder Yoga 4 Classrooms & ChildLight Yoga, and Lynea Gillen, Yoga Calm, will delve into spiritual health for children. Wondering if yoga is a religion...get the answers here. Discover How spiritual health is addressed through chil...
Host Donna Freeman shares an engaging child health conversation with Yoga Healer, Cate Stillman. Join us and discover vibrant health for you and your kids. Get rid of snot, tune into the body's natural rhythms, learn body care techniques for every age and more. Cate loves to share effective, practical life skills which can simply and profoundly change the way you feel, think and move. You'll love her tips, grounded in the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), and will be ...
Yoga-Recess-Day is January 25, 2013. Donna Freeman hosts a discussion on the importance of health and wellness in schools and how Yoga-Recess-Day brings the many benefits of yoga and mindfulness to children of all ages. Find out how you can get involved. Join thousands of school teachers, parents and passionate yogis and pedge to bring mind body exercises, breathing and stretching into classrooms everywhere. Support the show
Donna Freeman hosts special guest Dr. Bob Butera, founder of Yoga Life Institute and publisher of Yoga Living Magazine. Bob will be sharing his extensive expertise on how to bring the many benefits of meditation into your life easily and consistently. Bob's recent book Meditation for Your Life focuses on adapting a mediation practice to fit your personal disposition and needs. Discover six specific types of meditation as well as learn tips on how to prepare for meditation and what to do to stay ...
Donna Freeman hosts as Karma Carpenter Shea of K--12yoga.org leads a discussion about the positive behavior and health impact of mindfulness and yoga in schools. Discover how to teach leadership skills, self-regulation and co-operation as well as improve overall health and wellness both mental and physical. Teaching mindfulness and yoga skills in schools helps children, teachers and parents to live healthier lives, get along better, reduce anxiety and succeed at life's many challenges. Special g...
Yoga In My School host Donna Freeman welcomes guests Paul Zipes, Dr. Daniel Libby, Robin Carnes and Judy Weaver to discuss yoga for soldiers and veterans. The mental and emotional health of service members and veterans is of paramount concern as up to 20% of veterans of Iraq and Afganistan wars are suffering from PTSD. Join our panel of guests who specialize in bringing the mind-body practices of yoga, meditation and mindfulness to service members, veterans, first responders and their families. ...
Join guest, author Brian Leaf, live and in person as we chat about yoga, ADHD, colitis, anxiety, Kripalu and The Eight Keys to Happiness. Brian's new book, Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi, is a yoga memoir worth reading. Humorous and poignant, Brian offers life insights gained through pain, embarrassment, effort and eventually peace and retold with dry wit. He tells of his trials and his triumphs and along the way you root for this unlikely yogi's every success. Find out the why's and how's...
Wondering how to build a successful, abundant kids yoga business? Get the answers from two experts who make their living teaching kids yoga. Shari Vilchez-Blatt, founder of Karma Kids Yoga in New York City, and Lisa Flynn, founder of ChildLight Yoga in New Hampshire, will offer their expertise on what it takes to own & operate a flourishing kids yoga studio. We'll be discussing some of the challenges and rewards of running a studio, what they look for in staff and how to align yogic philosop...
