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In this interview episode we get a peak into how a great idea turns into a growing business through the ingenuity of an artist, the adaptability of a pandemic, and the application of Instructional Yoga Coach Training.Suzanne Mapes is a former I
How can we support the the emotional health of our students when we are facing the horrific events of the past several months, if not years? Is it overly optimistic to believe we can all heal and feel put-back-together when entire communities
Self Care is an overused term but an underutilized practice, mostly because we misinterpret its purpose. At School Yoga Coach, we practice self care by applying strategies to balance the nervous system. We have a weekly curriculum of Self Care
Many school districts are finally paying attention to the Self Care needs of teachers -- but is too little? too late? Or is it the wrong focus altogether?In today's podcast I talk about the difference between taking care of a system (like th
Teachers need self-care now, more than ever.Knowing you need it, and knowing what to do to make that happen are not the same thing! In this episode, we talk about how education has changed for teachers over the past several years, the impact
When did Social Emotional Learning become such a divisive issue? As is the case for most controversies, a lot of the SEL backlash is based on misconceptions or misapplications of what SEL is intended to be. In today's episode we talk about th
Kids are back to school in one way or another in most areas of the country. In light of these anxious times, we teachers could use little yoga influence as we meet new students and try to connect and ease their anxiousness. This is a great w
Kids learn who they can turn to when they encounter distress through Attachments. Both parents and teachers can benefit from knowing how to interpret the beliefs and needs of kids with different attachment styles. Add in a School Yoga Coach an
What does it mean to bring yoga into the schools?Well, for School Yoga coaches it means integrating yoga principles into the learning process. In this episode I clarify the differences between Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Practice and Yoga Principles
Schools serve the needs of ALL students through a 3 Tier system of supports -- be they academic needs or behavioral needs. Yoga fits perfectly with this Multi-Tier System of Support, but only when we include a yoga teacher as part of the schoo
We know how important mental health is. We know we need to offer more mental health support to our kids and our teachers. But how do we do that when our world seems to be spinning out of control, when people seem to not care about our health,
This one is for my Yoga Teacher friends out there!You KNOW Yoga is important for schools to embrace. But why aren't they doing it? Part of the reason is us -- we don't know the terminology, systems, and supports that teachers and administrato
BREAKING NEWS!!Mindful Schools From the Bottom Up: A Body-Based Approach to Mindful Students, Staff, and SystemsAfter three years in the making -- including research, training, reading, training, writing, and trial and error -- I have finally f
The doctors, teachers, parents, and state guidelines all agree -- Mental Health (social-emotional health) for Students AND Staff is a critical priority when we return to school this fall. So -- what do we do about it? Sure, more mental health
School Yoga Coach -- that's the name of the podcast -- but what does it mean? and why are they so important?In this episode I explain who a School Yoga Coach is, what their unique skill set is, and why it is so important for SCHOOLS to partner
Part TwoIf you are a re-imaginer, someone who tries to make lemonade out of lemons and turn crisis into transformation, then this episode (and the previous one -- Episode 10) will start your ideas flowing. Despite the upheaval our societies ar
While everyone is wondering how to reopen schools in the fall, I thought it would be a good time to revisit some of the systems we have in place that make learning so challenging for many of our kids. What if we redesigned more than just onlin
If your school has been exploring the ways it can incorporate mindfulness, SEL, and body-based movement (yoga) into its curriculum... If your administrators, communities, and BOEs have said that it is a dire need for our kids and teachers... wh
Are you worried about the Social-Emotional effects of COVID on your students? the good news is, lots of districts are planning to support these needs for both teachers and kids. However, the reality is, YOU can start doing something about it
Continuing our discussion of the three brains (based on polyvagal theory) that need to be activated and "online", we look at some simple, practical, and powerful actions we can take as teachers and decision-makers as we plan for schools to reop
As school districts make plans to reopen their schools in Phases of Safety, they face uncertainty, pressure, and policies based on protecting their staff, teachers, and students so we can get back to the task of teaching and learning. Our Sch
When trauma occurs we know that learning is affected too.As a classroom teacher or as a School Yoga Coach, you are dedicated to helping kids recover from trauma -- especially our current COVID-19 trauma -- but we also want them to keep learning
Is your school ready to handle the post-traumatic effects of COVID-19? Or school violence? Or a tornado?School leaders can do a lot to either help their school organization recover and thrive, or (as often happens) they can unintentionally inh
Let's talk about the different perspectives we have as classroom teachers and yoga teachers. How can we integrate the body and the brain to help our students learn with their optimal "thinking" brain?A School Yoga Coach can offer some quick and
As we face the uncertainty and fear of the global pandemic, Covid 19, we have an opportunity to create an individual story that will lead to transformation, and to play a part in the collective story of our human family. Even more important, w
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