kidsyoga

This episode was originally released in April of 2021. James Woods (@datyogadude) has a passion for sharing the tools he has learned on his personal journey to wellness. He has a degree in marriage and family therapy, is a registered yoga teacher, speaker, mentor, author, organizer, teacher and active community member. He is president of FEEL FREE 2 FEEL FREE a health and wellness organization that provides wellness programs and services. James gets candid about his personal yoga journey and how he now shares those tools with black boys and educators. His perspective is important and must be heard! Listen now.

This episode was originally released in March of 2021. Crystal McCreary is a Lead Yoga, Mindfulness and Health Educator & Teacher Trainer with 13+ years of experience in instructing yoga and mindfulness to people of all ages. She facilitates trainings for organizations that aim to support the social and emotional wellbeing of youth and adults, and currently works full-time in the Health Department at an independent school in NYC. Crystal is also the author of the Little Yogi Deck which focuses on emotional intelligence and guides children towards creating a home practice. In this episode, Crystal shares what it means to embody social justice, and why when we prioritize our own healing (by using the technology of yoga) we can create lasting change in the world. She also offers gem after gem of wisdom. Jessica left this interview so fired up she had to go for a brisk walk! Listen in NOW.

This episode was originally released in June of 2020. SonJoria Sydnor is the author and founder of Our Family’s Doing Yoga LLC. She is also a parenting educator, wellness advocate and certified yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.  As a wife and mother of three amazing children, yoga has become a special part of SonJoria’s family routine. Naturally she became passionate about kids and family yoga. Her vision to expand the face of wellness is manifesting with the help of her children through their series of books, YouTube Channel & BKDY Club. In this conversation, SonJoria opens up about her experience as a mother, nonprofit founder (I AM Breastfeeding) and black woman in this world. She generously shares how she talks with her children about race, and offers insight into how to encourage children to start practicing yoga at home. Listen in and prepare to be inspired!

This episode was originally released in December of 2020.    Cynthia Zak is a journalist, yoga enthusiast, musician, author, and entrepreneur from Argentina. She has shared yoga with children of every religion, race, age, and income bracket for over 15 years in Miami. She is a pioneer in leading Kids Yoga trainings for hundreds of Spanish speaking people from all over the world and a Founder of Yomu. Her beautiful music, enthusiasm for making yoga accessible to all, and generosity in sharing her insight is a true gift. Listen in and learn from the best!

In this special re-release we hear the first ever KYP interview with Marissa Goulbourne, originally aired in February of 2020. Marissa is now the Owner of Prana Prenatal Yoga in Westchester, NY. She began practicing yoga regularly in 2014 as a way to cross-train for the NYC Marathon. She deepened her practice in 2016 during her pregnancy, and credits yoga with not only helping her through labor and delivery, but also with strengthening the bond between her and her unborn child. Having spent nearly 15 years working in urban education, Marissa has a passion for empowering children of all ages and helping them succeed. She completed her 200 hour training at Yoga Haven with Betsy Kase, and lives in Westchester County with her husband and daughter. She enjoys reading, cooking, and hanging out with her beautiful blended family, and her favorite asana is Tree Pose (Vrksasana). Jessica and Marissa discuss how Marissa got into teaching kids yoga, how she handles discipline in her classes, and how yoga at home with her daughter differs from her kids yoga classes. They also touch on challenges that may come up when teaching and how best to handle them in the moment. Marissa is insightful and thoughtful and offers so many helpful words of wisdom. Tune in and be inspired!

Athea Davis is a mindfulness educator, speaker, and writer dedicated to guiding others to climb the rocky mountains of their life while discovering their inner spark so they feel FULLY alive. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Policy and Leadership, is a Texas Certified Educator, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and a Children’s Registered Yoga Teacher (RCYT).   She’s the author of Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families, and the creator of the powerfully positive mindfulness resource, Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Affirmation + Art Card Deck for Youth, Parents, and Educators.  Athea owns Sol Sense Yoga, a mindfully-infused education and leadership company, where she leads live mindfulness trainings + digital courses for leaders, educators, and parents. She is the host of the rising education podcast, Mindful Living with Athea Davis.  In this conversation, Athea opens up generously about how trauma and pain brought her to the yoga mat and why she decided to keep showing up. She inspires with insights of transforming her pain into something beautiful and shares why following her curiosity has led her to where she is today. Listen in NOW for an honest and powerful conversation.

Jaime Amor is the superwoman behind global yoga brand, Cosmic Kids, and I was so excited to catch up with her in this latest episode of Parental Control.

Jaime is making a difference when it comes to children’s wellbeing and I loved talking to her about her journey; from teaching yoga to filming her series and getting it out there worldwide. We discuss the immense impact lockdown has had on her brand and what it's like to work with her husband, Martin Amor. She alludes to lots of exciting stuff in the pipeline, so watch this space, and whatever you do make sure you download her utterly brilliant app.

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Find out more about Cosmic Kids Yoga on their website where you can download the Cosmic Kids App for hundreds of ad-free yoga and mindfulness videos for kids. Or head over to YouTube to explore the Cosmic Kids Yoga channel!

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DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson is a husband, father, author, mentor, coach, counselor, and sports statistician. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, inspite of everything that he had been through. He worked hard to overcome a life full of hardships, humiliation, aggression, and self-esteem issues, allowing him to be an active advocate for youth. DJ is a compassionate man who has a special place in his heart for uplifting and inspiring students to be the best that they can be. In this conversation, DJ generously shares how his own upbringing brought him to the powerful work he's doing today. He also shares some of his most powerful parenting insights (easily applicable to teachers working with children!) and how and why the new philosophy of parenting differs from the old school way. Packed with gems and insight, this interview is a must listen for all educators and teachers. Listen in NOW!

Kaajal Agnani, Founder and CEO of Boundless Blooms is on a mission to inspire the next generation of kindful (kind + mindful) humans. Launching her business has been a true labor of love for Kaajal, one where she's been able to combine years of experience in research, operations, marketing, and customer experience, with her passion for children's education and development. Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness have played such an instrumental role in her life, and when she began to reflect on how game-changing it would have been for her if she had access to those tools as a child, she knew that her first products had to achieve a specific aim: to make mindfulness meditation fun and accessible for kids of all ages. Since launching, Boundless Blooms has partnered with non-profit organizations, schools, and university programs to make mindfulness accessible to thousands of kids across the country. Kaajal holds a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Southern California (where she studied mindfulness). She currently lives in Los Angeles with her partner, Raja, vibrant toddler, Zavi, and sweet baby, Ayaan. In this conversation, Kaajal shares what inspired her to start her business, how she's found likeminded collaborators, what mindfulness looks like in her day to day life with two small children, and her hopes and dreams for Boundless Blooms. Kaajal is insightful and has so much wisdom to share. Listen in NOW!

Laurie Brockhaus has worked with youth in the St. Louis area since 2000, as a classroom teacher and social worker in school and community organizations, and has taught yoga to children and adults since 2004. She brings together years of experience in education, social justice work, therapy, and yoga/ mindfulness. Laurie co-founded and directs The Oxygen Project: Yoga for Youth which empowers youth through the tools of yoga and mindfulness by offering low or no-cost programming at schools and youth agencies in underserved communities. She also coordinates yoga teacher training programs and instructs group sessions at Urban Breath Yoga. Laurie is certified as a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists; she often instructs yoga trainings relevant to mental health and social service and is a mental health and yoga therapist in private practice, specializing in work with children and adolescents.   In the conversation, Laurie shares her yoga story and what inspired her to begin sharing yoga with underserved communities in St Louis. She describes why offering yoga and mindfulness programming in school systems to all children is so important and the challenges and rewards that come along with that work. She also talks about how she has been caring for herself during the pandemic and the blessings she's found within it all. Listen in NOW!

This week we have a special guest host…Olive the Olive Ridley Turtle! Olive’s going to take us down to the Great Barrier Reef where we’ll breathe and stretch while we learn all about coral reefs and why they’re so important to us.

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Resources

What Are Coral Reefs? LiveScience

Great Barrier Reef UNESCO World Heritage Conservation

Guide to the Great Barrier Reef Australia.com

Why is the Great Barrier Reef in Trouble? BBC

Great Barrier Reef | Exploring Oceans National Geographic (YouTube, approx. 4 min.)

Amazing Turtle’s Eye View of the Great Barrier Reef World Wildlife Federation (approx. 4 min. video)

What can I do to protect coral reefs? (National Ocean Service)

 

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Patty Wildasinn lives in Southern California with her husband and two adult children. Her son, Kaler, who was diagnosed early in his life with Autism and and overgrowth disorder called Soto's Syndrome, has been a driving force in her personal journey and an inspiration for teaching special populations. Patty has taught Kundalini Yoga since 2004 to all levels and abilities, and quickly realized that she loved working with non-typical yogis, seniors, and kids with special needs. This has fueled her passion and commitment to make yoga accessible to everyone through acceptance, modification, and choices. She is a Level Two Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Prior to teaching yoga, Patty was a counselor by profession, working primarily with people in chemical dependency rehabilitation facilities. Her background in human development and helping others to succeed carries over naturally into her teaching and writing. In the beginning of her yoga journey, Patty was given the spiritual name of Patwant Kaur. The destiny provided by the name translates as "The Princess Who is the Keeper of the Honor." She is honored to maintain, expand, and share her life and the yogic teachings with extraordinary groups of people. In this conversation, Patty shares how she found Kundalini yoga and what the philosophy is behind this style of practice. She also talks about why if you can breathe, you can do yoga. In addition, she gets honest about the challenges and rewards in doing her work. Her new book "Yogable" is out now and has so much valuable information on how to share yoga with special populations. Listen in now and learn so much!

Natasha Bryant is a yoga teacher that specializes in bringing yoga and mindfulness to children, teens and families of all abilities under the name Amazing Me Yoga. She has a passion for teaching self love from an early age by providing a safe space to express from the heart, move with love and connect with one's self as well as each other. Natasha's yoga classes meet the student where they are, they focus on listening to your own body over 'perfecting' poses. Natasha is a mum to 2 wonderful children aged 3 and 8 who are her main source of inspiration. Amazing Me Yoga is full of games, playfulness, music, affirmations, drawing, journaling, poses, mindfulness, breath work and life - because it is all Yoga. In this conversation, Natasha shares how she found yoga as a balance to her focus on fitness after having her first baby. She also shares why yoga isn't something to be pictured, but rather to be experienced. In addition, she talks about her biggest challenges and greatest rewards in starting Amazing Me Yoga. Her perspective on parenting and self-care are truly refreshing and comforting too. Listen in now and be inspired!

Camelia (Mimi) Felton is a Yoga Alliance 200RYT Yoga Teacher, a KAY (Kidding Around Yoga) Certified Kids Yoga Teacher, a Certified Meditation Instructor, a YBB (Yoga Behind Bars) certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor & a Reiki ll Practitioner. Mimi started Mimi's Yoga Kids in 2018 after realizing the many benefits of doing yoga with her young grandson. She knew that this was something that kids and their families needed. She couldn't find what she wanted so she decided to create it! She is very excited to share all these wonderful practices with children and their families. She wants to share her knowledge with the world to cultivate awareness on how these wonderful practices can teach all of us, especially our children, MINDFULNESS, INNER PEACE, MEDITATION & IMAGINATION!  On her second appearance on the podcast, Mimi shares how her business has grown and pivoted 18 months into the pandemic. She also gives helpful advice for kids yoga business owners, and life advice on how we can best create the life we've dreamed of. Mimi's positive and vibrant energy is magnetic, and this episode is bound to leave you feeling inspired from the inside out. Listen in NOW!

Kathryn Mercer has been a speech language pathologist for 25 years and a follower of yoga throughout her adult life.  Currently, Kathryn is a Clinical Educator and a Contributing Faculty Member for Speech Therapy at the University of St. Augustine. Her private practice as guide to parents of children with communication and executive functioning is called Our Bright Path. Her areas of specialty include Autism, Executive Functioning and pediatric language and speech challenges. She has dedicated much time to learning from Autistic people (in her life and elsewhere) about neurodiverse experiences. These inform many of her clinical (and parenting) approaches.   Kathryn is a certified 500 hour yoga teacher and yoga teacher for children. She also has completed several trainings for trauma-sensitive yoga. Kathryn parents her neurodivergent teenaged children and volunteers her time teaching with Bliss Kid Yoga in Austin, Texas.  Kathryn has formally presented to fellow clinicians and to parents on subjects related to mindfulness research, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma as they relate to speech therapy/communication difficulties.  Kathryn is also the host of the new podcast, Yoga Kids Adventure, the first yoga podcast made specifically for children.  Kathryn shares how she infuses yoga into her speech pathology work and has great insight into the idea of effective communication. She also talks about her collaborative experience working on the Yoga Kids Adventure Podcast, their deliberate approach to the language used in the podcast, and how as a team they've created a wonderful resource for children to practice yoga at home. Kathryn is a warm, present and articulate person with so much valuable knowledge to share. Listen in NOW!

Emily Fleming is a dynamic educator and yoga practitioner whose sankalpa, “Soft Heart, Courageous Truth”, guides her daily interactions and sparks her motivation to offer the transformative benefits of yoga to students of all ages. Having begun her yoga practice at age 16, Emily brings more than 10 years of experience in addition to certification (M.A.T., RYT500, RCYT, YACEP) to all who embrace her teaching. Emily currently resides in her hometown of Baltimore, MD where she teaches yoga to middle school students at The Crossroads School, full-time. Her journey to serving in this capacity speaks to her steadfast belief in the power manifested through following your heart. Not only was Emily the first to create her role as the school’s Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher, but she also developed a comprehensive three-year curriculum. Emily offers self-care courses for educators, a suite of mentorship programs, and consulting services for K-12 schools and organizations looking to establish and offer yoga and mindfulness programs to their communities.A student of life and a dedicated holistic wellness professional, Emily fervently commits herself to personal growth for the benefit of humanity. In her second appearance on the podcast, Emily shares her experience teaching yoga full time both in person and online throughout the pandemic. She offers insights into best practices when communicating with schools about offering yoga, and talks about her "Land You Dream Job Teaching Kids Yoga in Schools" course. She also explains how and what she decides to share on social media and how that is a yoga practice within itself.  Engaging, pertinent and so timely, this episode is a must listen for anyone sharing yoga with children.

Megan Erb gets the busyness of life and parenthood. As a full-time working mother of two active little girls, she’s struggled with the balance of work, parenting, finding time for play and finding time for exercise and self-care.  Meg has been practicing yoga on and off for 20 years. As a former television and print journalist, crazy schedules, high stress, and intense deadlines dominated her life for far too long. She noticed her young daughter was starting to pick up on her stress and anxiety. And she knew it was time for a change she wanted. Going back to her yoga mat was the answer for both of them.  Meg saw the benefits of yoga in her daughter and knew this was the new path she needed to take.  In the summer of 2019, Meg became a certified kids yoga teacher through Seattle Kids Yoga launching Kids Yoga with Meg July 2019. Meg has taught kids yoga and mindfulness classes through after school enrichment programs as well as family yoga classes at studios in her West Seattle neighborhood. During the pandemic, she switched gears and offered free weekly, kids yoga and mindfulness classes online for her daughters' school, giving everyone the opportunity to learn and practice skills to help them cope with life during the pandemic. Meg is certified in Tween and Teen Yoga through Flow and Grow Yoga and has completed mindfulness training through Mindful Schools. She also co-facilitated a recent family yoga and mindfulness workshop for Seattle Kids Yoga. Currently, Meg is in the process of completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training through The Traveling Yoga School and will be certified in October.  In this conversation, Meg shares why and how she shifted from a 20 year career in journalism, how she integrates yoga in her own home, how she pivoted her new business during the pandemic and her hopes and dreams for the future of Kids Yoga With Meg.  Meg's unique story and perspective will leave you feeling inspired. Listen in NOW!

In October 2020 amidst a global pandemic, Adi Strigl discovered a need to share the gift of yoga with kids and opened the first kid's yoga studio in Bucks County, PA called The Yoga Gnome. Adi was first introduced to yoga at the age of 16 in her homeland, Israel. Yoga found her again at the age of 23 and has been her anchor and sanctuary throughout life’s adventures ever since.   After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and traveling the world, she met her husband and settled in Bucks County happily with their 5 kids. (3 humans and 2 fur babies). Adi has accumulated many hours of yoga training with many inspiring yogis and has completed a 200-hour certificate twice (because yoga is life), and a 300-hour certificate as well. Additionally, she holds a 95-hour children's yoga certificate with a trauma-informed lens, along with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction background. Adi has a degree in Graphic Design and a passion for music. She strives to bring lightheartedness, thoughtfulness, playfulness, and humor into her classes, and make yoga accessible to all ages and abilities.    In this episode, Adi shares the story of her family's cross country journey during the pandemic and how a magical meditation beneath a tree led to the inspiration for The Yoga Gnome. Her humor and lightheartedness are so refreshing. This conversation will leave you giggling, smiling and learning. Listen in NOW!

Jennie Abbot is the Founder and Director of Harmony Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Company, the creator of YogaBREAK for Classrooms, Harmony at Home Kits, various Parenting and Educator Workshops and The My Peaceful Play Game for Kids. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (CYA-CYT) with the Canadian Yoga Alliance teaching over 10,000 children to date. Jennie is the co-creator of the Harmony 95 Hour Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Program through the International Yoga Alliance. Jennie’s offers Workshops for Parents and Educators in partnership with the Institute of Child Psychology. Jennie is also a Color Me Yoga Children's Yoga Teacher Graduate, Rainbow Kids Yoga Certified Instructor, with Specialties in Yoga for the Special Needs, Safe Anatomy for Children and Trauma Informed Yoga for Children and Youth through Yoga Ed. In addition, Jennie has taken Mindfulness Training through Dr. Dan Siegel, Author and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction training with the Center for Mindfulness. Jennie has worked with children, families, government, non-profit organizations and educators for over 20 years sharing her passion of bringing happiness and peace into the lives of children through yoga and mindfulness. In this conversation, Jennie applies her education in marketing to offer insights into how to effectively market a kids yoga business. She shares common mistakes she sees small businesses making as well as trusted tips to help grow your business. Her knowledge is hugely helpful and important for anyone in any stage of running a business. Listen in NOW and learn!

Tara Shayegan is the Co-Founder of Uphoria Yoga, Vancouver's First Family Yoga Academy. Tara holds multiple certifications including her 200 Hour Adult Certification, 50 hour Rainbow Kids & Family Yoga Teacher Training, 95 hour RCYT with a trauma-informed focus through YogaEd, a 35 hour Postnatal Teacher Training and a 85 hour Prenatal Teacher Training. Tara combines her academic expertise with her love of mindful movement in order to create a positive impact on kids' health and wellness.Her mission is to inspire each of her students to cultivate confidence, creativity and self-love. A true family business, Tara co-founded Uphoria Yoga with her husband before the pandemic began. She shares how they pushed through and kept the business going throughout the pandemic and what her hopes and dreams are for the space as things open back up again. Uphoria Yoga offers prenatal, postnatal, children's yoga, adult and family yoga and truly spans all the needs of busy families. Tara's drive and mission are truly inspiring. Listen in NOW and learn so much!