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Stillness Meditation: Tips for Insomnia and Restlessness
Transition to relaxation and reflection with stillness meditation. After an energizing class that engages and works the whole body and mind, even children who are not prone to stillness often feel more ready to drop into a resting pose.
Calming to Quiet: Top 3 Ways to Transition Children to Relaxation
Kids and grownups that enjoy city-living often spend most of their day in crowded, loud and overstimulating environments. Just try a rush-hour commute on the subway or visit a school cafeteria at lunch time and notice what happens to your nervous system. Read on to learn our top three methods for transitioning to relaxation.
Planting My Feet: How to Try Mindful Walking
We all understand and appreciate the energy we receive from the sun and the vital role it plays in our health. But what about the energy we receive from the earth?
Our bodies are designed for walking and evolved to support our hunter-gatherer ancestors traveling several miles a day in search of food and shelter.
But as technology and modern lifestyle invite us to become more sedentary, our health is suffering. It is more beneficial to incorporate movement throughout the day than to exercise for 30 minutes at the gym. Additionally, our connection to the earth allows us to feel secure and grounded while reducing stress.
Wave Relaxation with Ocean Breathing
One of yoga's most common breathing tools, Ocean Breathing (also known as Ujjayi or Victorious Breath) combines deep breathing with the sound of the ocean to create calm, focus, clarity and overall well-being.
Guided Floating Raft Relaxation
We can use visualizations as part of our yoga and mindfulness practice to still and calm the mind. Travel visualizations are great for young children because it is tangible and familiar. You can float on a river, fly through the sky in a hot air balloon, or float on a cloud or in space. Try the floating raft with us.