Yoga In My School

Yoga In My School founder Donna Freeman speaks with Andrew Baxter of Teen Mental Health/Mental Health Literacy regarding Mental Health Literacy, resources for mental health for schools/parents, and trends currently happening in youth mental health.Highlights include:1:26 Intro to Andrew Baxter3:26 Mental Health Literacy6:56 Mental Health Disorders vs Problems9:10 Propensity for teens to develop Mental Health Disorders10:35 How youth have dealt with the pandemic15:33 Trends in mental health among youth18:34 Tools to manage mental health25:35 Advice for parents, educators, youth leaders when working with youth29:43 Using correct terminology 32:00 Resources for Mental Health ACCESS Mental Health Literacy resourceshttps://mentalhealthliteracy.org/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.com​Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmysch​...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/​Twitter https://twitter.com/DonnaKFreeman​Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/yogainmyschool/​SUBSCRIBE to Yog

Discover the current trends and issues in the kids yoga and mindfulness community with Donna Freeman, host of the Yoga In My School podcast, and Lara Hocheiser, founder of Flow and Grow Kids Yoga.Highlights include:2:05 Welcome Lara Hocheiser5:50 Teaching and leading from moments of growth/vulnerability7:34 Professionalization of the industry10:00 School yoga programs, expectations and up-leveling15:30 Youth becoming yoga teachers18:52 Community/cultural specialization and responsiveness21:26 Competition vs Community - empowering all instructors23:57 Accessibility, Inclusivity, Adaptability27:20 Teaching within your scope of practice30:03 Access to yoga - AKA grant writing32:18 National Kids Yoga ConferenceConnect with Larahttps://flowandgrowkidsyoga.com/Learn more about the National Kids Yoga Conferencehttps://kidsyogaconference.org/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.com​Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmysch​...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/​Twitter https://

BONUS EPISODE:Originally this interview was published exclusively on YouTube. We've added it here as a complement to our previous episode, Trauma Informed Yoga with Joanne Spence. We encourage all to receive trauma informed training that we can help heal and support one another in respectful, compassionate ways.Join Yoga In My School founder Donna Freeman as she chats with David Treleaven about mindfulness, trauma informed practices, the wisdom of the body, and how to empower all to practice mindfulness in a safe, wise and caring way.David's book Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing was released Feb 13, 2018. A definite must read for anyone practicing or teaching mindfulness.Episode Highlights:0:50 Meet David Treleaven3:54 How widespread is trauma6:57 Ways mindfulness/meditation can benefit trauma survivors10:08 Tips for shifting to trauma informed practices13:38 Contraindications of mindfulness for trauma survivors16:30 Tools to creating safe, wise and caring

Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School and host of the podcast, recently sat down and chatted with Joanne Spence about her new book Trauma Informed Yoga (release date March 9. 2021).Listen to their conversation about trauma, the importance of becoming trauma informed, polyvagal theory and why it's important, and specific tools that everyone/anyone can use to help self regulate. Enter to win a copy of her book. Contest runs March 1-8, 2021. Open to all 18 years of age and over. Winner will be contacted via email. Multiple entries encouraged.Highlights Include:2:48​ Welcome Joanne Spence4:00​ Trauma Informed Yoga book5:30​ For whom is Trauma Informed Yoga written9:37​ The prevalence of trauma and its impact14:35​ Avoiding Re-traumatization, becoming trauma informed15:27​ What is Polyvagel Theory and how does it apply to yoga, breathwork, meditation19:59​ Practices to Calm, Energize and Balance: A Yoga Toolbelt28:00​ How to offer meditations and visualizations30:27​ How to empower students/clients with

Welcome to the new world of teaching online. If you wondering how to do well so you've come to the right place.Laura Mcegan of Divine Light Yoga shares tips on how to effectively teach kids yoga online. Laura brings her wealth of experience and knowledge, providing numerous  ideas of how to maintain attention, engage learners, and leverage virtual tools to achieve dynamic, impactful virtual youth yoga classes.Highlights Include:1:26​ Introduction to Laura Mcegan6:35​ How to teach virtual kids yoga classes9:28​ Jumping into virtual teaching13:39​ Tips for engaging children during class16:40​ Adapting games for online/social distance learning18:24​ Magic Yoga Box teaching technique22:36​ Leveraging the Chat function25:29​ What to do when waiting for people to join a virtual class30:29​ How long should online kids yoga classes last33:09​ Using music in online classes36:58​ Embracing the virtual classroomCONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagramFacebook SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My Sch

Cory Sterling is the founder of Conscious Counsel, an online, accessible legal firm dedicated to helping heart centered business owners lead their best lives.Cory offers on point legal advice that is relevant to every yoga instructor and studio owner. He and host Donna Freeman cover a range of topics from waivers to trademarks and there is even some laughter thrown in. Cory is not your typical lawyer, as he joins the podcast from a beach in Brazil, but he knows his stuff, speaking with authority and expertise.Highlights include:3:12 Cory's personal story5:05 Conscious Counsel: legal services for heart leading businesses7:13 Advice for waivers of liability11:38 Online teaching legal consideration16:08 Waiver of liability in schools/ working with minors18:55 Additional online yoga advice20:55 Language when writing legal documents22:00 Non compete-clauses27:07 Trade marks31:39 Final legal advice for yoga teachers/studio ownersSupport the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

In this special episode founder Donna Freeman shares some of the personal and professional challenges from this past year as well as her gift to you for the holiday season.00:36 Real Talk: impact of Covid-192:48 Moving YTT/RCYT online6:04 Facing challenges with an open heart7:48 Need for Trauma Informed Training9:55 My Gift to You: Mindful Advent13:57 Future of Yoga In My School podcastWhere to find the training and resources mentioned during the podcastYTT 200 and 300http://bit.ly/ambassadoryogaRCYThttps://yogainmyschool.com/teacher-training/Trauma Informed Traininghttps://bit.ly/traumainformedyogatrainingMindful AdventInstagram (IGTV) - https://www.instagram.com/donnakfreeman/channel/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/watch/119611714090/368066284494572Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/showcase/7707125Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast Jivana Heyman shares insights into accessible yoga in thought and practice. We talk about community, activism, accessibility, service and of course yoga. And yes, we totally geek out on applying the sutras into everyday life. This episode is a little longer than usual and includes so much goodness. Enjoy.Highlights0:47 Intro Jivana Heyman6:05 What is Accessible Yoga10:30 Learning from and engaging in activism16:20 Boundaries and Self Care18:08 Yoga and Human Rights (sutras)24::00 Yoga empowers, combats fear and scarcity28:15 What can the yoga community do to foster equality, combat discrimination (more sutras)33:35 Moving from rules/one way to adaptability37:00 Safety and efficacy in yoga class and teaching41:44 Yoga for Everyone44:45 A desired shift in the yoga communityConnect with Jivanahttps://jivanaheyman.com/https://accessibleyoga.org/Find Donna Freeman on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/donnafreemanCONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comI

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast host Donna Freeman chats with Cobb Rogers, co-founder of Yoga Pose. We discuss the journey to creating a universal yoga resource based on ailment, how a live event became a documentary that educates and bridges gaps, partnering with Mental Health America, and the beneficial impact yoga and meditation have on mental health.Highlights:1:50 Cobb Rogers introduction and background5:50 Mom's horseback riding accident and rehab8:58 Inquiring how yoga impacts mental health12:18 Creating a universal yoga resource that was missing20:50 Your Brain on Yoga: live event turned documentary22:25 Partnership with Mental Health America25:04 The impact of Covid on the live event and mental health30:43 Mental Health Month33:13 Personal experiences with yoga and meditation 42:37 Where to find Yoga Pose/Your Brain on YogaThank you for your patience with the slight lag in the recording. Wifi was lagging on and off throughout the interview. Connect with Yoga Pose https://yogapos

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast guest Carla Tantillo Philibert of Mindful Practices delves into SEL and the essential practice of POP (Pause, Observe, Practice). We chat about self care for nurturers, the importance of small acts of compassion, and round out our discussion with questions we need to consider as we explore re-entry.Highlights:2:06 Welcome Carla Tantillo Philibert3:14 SEL explained6:02 How to cultivate awareness, the importance of practices8:50 Living the Covid Reality - the Tulip story11:23 Mindfulness and emotional awareness tools16:54 Window of Tolerance, Name It to Tame It pros and cons20:09 Self Care for Nurturers - Kudos to Front Line Workers, Mother's Day24:20 Power of written words and small acts of compassion28:50 Re-entry and Recovery32:32 Recovery and Return Plans - scenarios & conversations36:46 Trauma Informed Lens for Re-entry41:17 Support for everyone43:00 How to reach Carla, bulk discounts for schoolsConnect with Carla Tantillo PhilibertMindful Practices

The Yoga In My School podcast interviews Incia Palmieri, founder of Once Upon a Mat. We discuss embracing life's journey with grace, tools to promote mindfulness in children, the amazing Calm Me Box, and ways mindfulness can help families navigate the CoVid-19 world. Highlights:1:14 Welcome to Incia6:24 Impact of yoga in the classroom9:44 Once Upon a Mat 11:02 the Calm Me Box, the idea and reality13:00 The Rainbow Box (April Showers)16:43 How mindfulness can help families20:50 Yoga and mindfulness at home21:18 The gift of togethernessConnect with Incia Palmierihttps://www.instagram.com/onceuponamat/https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponaMat/Find Donna Freeman on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/donnafreemanCONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmysch...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/Twitter https://twitter.com/DonnaKFreemanPinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/yogainmyschool/SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcastfind us on your fave podca

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast host Donna Freeman connects with Dr. Frank Sileo, psychologist and author. We discuss the power of loving kindness meditation, how to make it your own and use it during this particularly challenging time, tools for parents to navigate CoVid-19, and the beauty and power of learning to pause.Highlights:2:00 Intro Dr Frank Sileo4:35 Frank Sileo psychologist and author7:45 Bentley Bee series and new release Bee Heartful9:39 Loving Kindness Meditation12:40 ways to personalize and use mantra meditation15:52 Loving Kindness during CoVid-19 crisis17:44 dealing w difficult people, bullying22:38 power of vulnerability and sharing your experience24:09 tools for parents in this new normal31:37 Grieving the disappointments 33:45 A World of PausabilitiesConnect with Dr Frank Sileohttp://drfranksileo.com/index.htmlFind Donna Freeman on Patreonhttps://patreon.com/donnafreemanCONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainm

This special episode of the Yoga In My School podcast explores how kids yoga leaders and businesses are managing during CoVid-19. Joining host Donna Freeman are guests Lani Rosen-Gallagher (Full of Joy Yoga), Shari Villez-Blatt (Karma Kids Yoga) and Mary Burton (Zensational Kids). They offer frank and personal experiences how they are supporting their communities, undergoing a steep technology learning curve, reaching out to schools, providing for staff, and handling the challenges.1:20 Lani Rosen-Gallagher4:14 Shari Vilchez-Blatt7:58 concerns about workshops and staff 9:51 Mary Burton13:45 Crash course on technology17:45 Insurance question - see update below19:20 Reaching out to schools25:42 Where to find our guests & the good they are offeringInsurance update from Philadelphia Insurance- online class are covered as long as they are not on social media, can be held via ZOOM  or company website with secure login. Waivers are required.How to connect with our guestsFull of Joy https://fullofjoyoga.com/Karma

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast we delve into how best to support bereaved children. Our guest, UK based Sally Eccleston of Yoga with Sally, shares her expertise in childhood grief, our most important task to support bereaved children, and some yoga and mindfulness practices which help connect, heal and soothe.Highlights:2:16 Sally Eccleston, Educational Psychologist, Yoga with Sally5:51 How grief/loss manifest in different age groups10:33 Most important thing to do for bereaved children16:41 Yoga and mindfulness to address grief and loss19:05 Anchor Belly Breath practice20:23 Asana / Yoga Poses for grief25:00 Contraindications28:40 Best practices to address childhood grief and loss30:58 Resources: Winston's Wish https://www.winstonswish.org/How to get in touch with Sally https://www.yogawithsally.co.uk/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmyschool.podcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/Twitter https://twi

In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast we talk with Britt Collins-Feist of Sensory Parenting about sensory processing, integration and sensitivity in our homes and schools. Discover how vital understanding of the sensory system is to help children calm and regulateListen to the YIMS podcast audio and access the archives  http://yogainmyschool.buzzsprout.com/Highlights:2:25 Britt Collins-Feist intro and background4:28 Sensory Yoga for Kids book and other publications5:54 Parenting from a sensory perspective7:54 The Three Hidden Senses11:19 Interoception - the importance of checking in14:20 Ways parents and educators can become aware of sensory environment17:28 Times of transition, organizing, clutter and de-clutter19:55 Sensory vs Behaviors22:40 Don't take away Recess23:40 Yoga and mindfulness foster sensory integration27:15 Schools as sensory sensitive environmentsLearn more about Britt and her work http://www.sensoryparenting.com/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInst

Welcome to the Yoga In My School podcast. In this episode we delve into the world of performing and yogic arts with Anita Mcfarlane of Circus Yoga Kelowna. Anita has spent her life in the theatre, performing, coaching, writing. She shares how yoga, meditation, and breath work play a vital role in harnessing and honing an artist's ability.Listen to the podcast or access the archives:  http://yogainmyschool.buzzsprout.com/Highlights:1:55 Anita Mcfarlane -  background5:27 Yoga as a support for actors7:10 What yoga and meditation can do for performers8:55 A conduit for universal energy12:38 Breath work for performance jitters and stage fright15:00 Relaxes & energizes16:50 Lion's Breath - benefits and variation19:24 School drama teacher tips to bring yoga into classLearn more about Anita and her work https://www.facebook.com/CircusYoga-K...Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

Welcome to the Yoga In My School podcast. In this episode we launch the new decade: welcome 2020. Founder and host Donna Freeman chats with Calgary based yoga therapist Kim McNeil about the concept of experiences versus acquisitions or doing vs having. Listen to the YIMS podcast audio and access the archives  http://yogainmyschool.buzzsprout.com/Highlights:1:38 Kim McNeil background - yoga therapist, yoga for arthritis & chronic illnesses4:57 Forbes article Dr Thomas GIlovich - https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbr...5:48 cycling event - mountain biking in Squamish, BC11:10 experiences vs material stuff16:20 retail therapy19:40 how to confront excuses for not doing23:50 gift giving26:04 bigger experiences, building anticipation31:00 take advantage of the time you have32:08 tips for switching from having to doingLearn more about Kim and her work https://kimmcneilyoga.ca/Previous interview with Kim: Yoga for Arthritis and Power of Movement https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/epi...Support the show (https://yo

Yoga In My School founder, Donna Freeman, chats with Jennifer Cohen Harper, founder of Little Flower Yoga, about Jen's new book Thank You Body, Thank You Heart. We discuss how to use body scans and gratitude to create calm and foster self compassion, as well as the importance of routines for kids and amazing tips to help kids go to bed/sleep.Enjoy the video version here https://youtu.be/KscRYQztQFUHighlights1:26 Introduction of Jennifer Cohen Harper3:04 Jen's background, Little Flower Yoga7:26 Card Decks vs Book format10:24 Challenges of writing a rhyming body scan15:07 Body Scan17:22 Intellectualizing and disembodiment19:36 Gratitude practice w Body Scan24:20 Importance of routines for kids28:09 Tips to help kids go to bed/sleepThank You Body, Thank You Heart on Amazon https://amzn.to/2LOnI0WLittle Flower Yoga https://www.littlefloweryoga.com/Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

Kindergarten is an exciting year: ABCs & 123s, new friends, new routines. It is the beginning of formal education.More and more teachers are incorporating yoga and mindfulness into their Kindergarten classes. Is this helpful? Are they old enough? What's the best way to introduce these skills? What are the benefits and potential pitfalls?If you have Kindergarten aged children or are an early educator you'll want to listen in as host Donna Freeman chats with Alexa Simon, teacher, special needs educator and founder of Minnesota Kids Yoga Co.Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

Mindfulness in schools is a hot topic. Studies prove its effectiveness at helping children reduce stress, self regulate and focus. Now available is a series of Mindfulness Moments board books to enable even the youngest child to cultivate skills to feel calm wherever they are. Musician, kids yoga expert and author, Kira Willey, joins us to talk about her latest endeavor to help children manage body, breathe and emotions.  Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)