In this episode of the Asking Why podcast, host Clint Davis speaks with Lisa Danahy about the importance of movement and mindfulness in education, particularly for children. They discuss how movement can help children feel safe and regulated, which is essential for learning. Lisa shares her experiences with yoga and mindfulness in schools, emphasizing the need for co-regulation between adults and children. The conversation also touches on the physiological aspects of stress responses and the benefits of incorporating simple movement and breath practices into daily routines. Lisa provides practical tools for educators and parents to foster a supportive environment for children's emotional and social development.
Websites: www.CreateCalm.org. www.childrensyoga.com. www.MondayMindfulness.com. www.INAwellness.com.
Facebook: Lisa Danahy
https://www.facebook.com/lisa.danahy.1
Create Calm
https://www.facebook.com/INAwellness
Radiant Child
https://www.facebook.com/RadiantChildYoga
Instagram:
Create Calm
https://www.instagram.com/create_calm_yoga
Lisa Danahy
https://www.instagram.com/yogatherapywithlisadanahy
Radiant Child
https://www.instagram.com/radiantchild
Books:
Creating Calm in Your Classroom
A Mindfulness-Based Program for Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education
https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/859194-creating-calm-in-your-classroom
Sample pages: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/
1IIl18BcT0HnEmHTDuXjNTQwy1kpFvm75?usp=sharing
Press Release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/
1qcyDSelyw1RQ6we2aFpM59k2znO__5Fz/view?usp=sharing
Washington Parent Magazine
Stress Relief for Children of All Abilities
https://washingtonparent.com/stress-relief-for-children-of-all-abilities/
Highlights Magazine
Move It! Specialized segment for High Five
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HUN-kwrtFziLaBFWBAO5KSKTZe6PTzrW?usp=sharing
National Association for the Education of Young Children
5-Part Series for Teaching Young Children
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QaCXunYFva
BkSaAklKVqfOCZW0qGxS52?usp=sharing
