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Cultivating Calm: Strategies for Relaxation & Mindfulness with Trista Phillipson
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Cultivating Calm: Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Strategies with Trista Phillipson
In this episode, we explore effective relaxation and mindfulness techniques designed for children, guided by yoga instructor Trista Phillipson. Discover practical tools that caregivers and educators can implement to help children navigate stress, overstimulation, and emotional challenges in a busy world.
Little Yogis by Trista @littleyogisbytrista and https://www.littleyogisbytrista.com/
In this episode:
- The importance of relaxation and mindfulness for children in today’s society
- How societal pace and technology impact children’s mental health
- Simple signs indicating a child might be overwhelmed or stressed
- Practical relaxation tools: singing bowls, breathing balls, and mantras
- How to model mindfulness and positive self-talk as adults
- Using sensory activities like feathers, pom-poms, and art projects for calming
- Incorporating mindful movement and breathing exercises into daily routines
- Easy strategies for classrooms and home environments to create calming moments
- Recommended resources including kids yoga music and mindfulness apps
- The power of planting seeds early: building emotional resilience for lifelong well-being
Timestamps:
00:00 - Why children need relaxation and mindfulness in a fast-paced world
02:02 - The impact of technology and societal demands on children's stress levels
07:37 - Recognizing signs that a child is overwhelmed or in need of a break
12:43 - Favorite relaxation tools for children: singing bowls, breathing balls, mantras
15:24 - How art projects and mindful movement promote calmness
19:02 - Using affirmations and guided meditations in everyday routines
23:30 - Practical classroom activities: square breathing, sensory games, and more
36:36 - Resources for incorporating yoga and mindfulness into your setting
39:04 - The importance of planting seeds of mindfulness early and modeling calmness
42:17 - Creating classroom and home environments that foster peace and focus
44:02 - Recommended mindfulness apps and music for relaxation and sleep
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Snoop Dogg – “Affirmation Song”
- From the Doggyland album
- Kira Wiley (Spotify)
- Yoga songs
- “30 Mindful Moments”
- Calm App (kids version mentioned)
- Short guided meditations before bed
Remember, cultivating resilience begins with small seeds of mindfulness and calmness that grow well into lifelong skills for self-care and emotional balance. Start today by introducing these emotional tools to your children!
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