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Kathy Flaminio, MSW, RYT

kathy@1000-petals.com * www.1000-petals.com

c. 651-373-1352

Yoga Calm: An Integrated Approach to Wellness

+ What I will cover today

Definition of Mindfulness and Yoga Based

Movement

Stress and its’ impact on learning

Tools and Processes for children/teens

Breathing Techniques used for self calming

Setting up a therapeutic environment

Self care

+ ExperienceConnection Through Breath

Hoberman’s Sphere

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“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to

which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”

- Hermann Hesse

+How it came to be.

+Anxiety

Is a condition of hyper arousal of the central nervous system in response to fear or stress

Anxiety symptoms in children/teens can range from typical, developmental appropriate systems of worry or fearfulness to the severe systems of anxiety disorders

Behaviors that children my exhibit- agitation, combative behavior, rapid breathing, hyper vigilance, trembling, pale, clammy skin, shut down, avoidance

Fight or flight, freeze and withdraw

+Depression

Depression is an illness of the central nervous system that often leads to mood changes, sleep and energy changes and changes in thinking

Depression often impacts relationships, academic/work performance, self concept and view of the world

Three mood changes associated with depression include sadness, irritability and lack of joy

+Maslow’s Hierarchy of Developmental Needs

Physiological-Food, water, shelter, warmth

Safety-Security, Stability, Order, Freedom from Fear

Belonging and Love-Family, Friends

Self-Esteem-Self-Worth, Confidence, Recognition

Self Actualization-Education, Motivation, Creativity

+ Yoga Means Union of:

Emotional Strength

Physical Strength

Mental Strength

+ What Prohibits Learning?

Source: Yoga Calm® Jim & Lynea Gillen

+Community

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Breathing Inquiry

+Principles of Yoga Breathing

Breathe in and out through your nose

Longer inhalations energize the body and mind

Longer exhalations calm the mind

Deep even breathing creates relaxed

alertness, ideal for learning

+ Emotional Triggers and Physical Disassociations

Extreme resistance to particular poses

Holding a part of the body overly still or in an unnatural way

Holding the breath

Rigid approach to poses

Unwillingness to participate in relaxation poses

Gazed or distant look in the eyes, gazed upwards

Extreme silliness, agitation and inability to follow directions

Source: Jim & Lynea Gillen

+ Selecting Interventions

Be matter of fact

Define the trigger

Slow down the yoga movement

Allow student to come into relaxation pose

Switch to a different pose

Use the group to strengthen, let it go box

Use relaxation story for healing

Source: Jim & Lynea Gillen

+Yoga Calm Routines Take a Breath Chair-to calm and regulate the body

Hoberman Sphere-8-10 breaths Pulse Count(before and after) Volcano breath Forward Fold Chair dog Child’s Pose

Poses to Focus: Hoberman Sphere Mountain Roots Tree Eagle Forehead on desk-6 breathes

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“We must allow children to experience the inner and outer world. Allow them

to experience rest and beauty and begin to believe in the world as a

peaceful and loving place.”

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THANK YOU

PeacefulThoughts

PeacefulAction

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