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Awkwardly Awesome Podcast w/ Jason FreemanEp. 260: Surrogate Grandparents w/ Donna Skora“If my grandson ever learns about me, it is my biggest hope that he’ll also learn how his existence shaped who I am—strengthening my kindness, deepening my compassion, and inspiring me to build a community rooted in connection, understanding, hope and love. Everything I created began with him." ~ Donna Skora
Donna Skora remembers the day she got the news that she and her husband, Rick, were going to be grandparents. They were ecstatic and excitedly counted down the days to their grandchild’s due date. When he arrived, circumstances prevented them from getting to the hosp...
2025-12-1754 min
Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio BergerRevolutionizing Coastal Defense, 3D-Printed Living Seawalls with Anya Freeman of Kind DesignsSend us a textThe recent flooding in South Florida makes today's episode of Take It To The Board particularly timely. Anya Freeman, the visionary founder of Kind Designs, sits down with host Donna DiMaggio Berger to explain her groundbreaking approach to protecting our coastal properties and shorelines. Anya explains how her 3D-printed Living Seawalls mimic natural marine habitats like mangrove roots. Not only do these seawalls offer structural stability and cost-effectiveness, but they also enhance marine ecosystems by providing habitats for marine life and sequestering carbon. Donna and Anya discuss the materials used, the large-scale 3D p...
2024-06-1932 min
Doorways to Learning with DonnaS1 E16 Michael Lacey Freeman: Internationally Renown Author of Graded Readers & BullyingYou can find more conversations like this one at Doorways to Learning with Donna:
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You are certainly in for a treat today. Among a plethora of other incredible accomplishments - and one is the song you're listening to and only hundreds he has in his musical pallet, the world-renown author of graded readers - yes it's a thing, writing graded readers has an expertise not many people can claim -
Michael Lacey is here to talk about how he's reached the...
2023-06-2340 min
Brand MatterMaintaining Brand When Passions Are High with Donna CasamentoMaintaining brand harmony is hard enough, but when you factor in common misconceptions surrounding a passion-filled subject, the stakes are even higher. Donna Casamento, CEO of IndyHumane, joins Vince and David in this episode to talk about navigating the murky waters of non-profit marketing. It’s in the name, so it should be no surprise that one of IndyHumane’s core ideals is to be humane to people, pets, and partners—but deep-seated misunderstandings have called that value into question. Listen in as Donna breaks down how she’s dispelling myths about her organization’s brand and...
2023-05-0254 min
Yoga In My SchoolTrauma Informed Parenting with Hala KhouriThe incredible Hala Khouri is our guest in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast.Hala brings her extensive expertise in somatic experiencing, psychology, social justice, movement, and mindfulness as we discuss trauma informed parenting. Discover parenting with curiosity and awareness of our own conditioning so we can be more sensitive to the complex reality of raising another human being.Highlights include1:10 Who is Hala Khouri?4:45 Theory vs Reality of Parenting7:08 Parenting in Community8:28 Trauma Informed Parenting12:40 Recognizing and handling triggers15:40 Impact of trauma on parenting21:28 Embodied...
2022-11-1031 minYoga In My SchoolPranayama for Kids and Teens: Physical, Emotional, and Mental BenefitsLately there has been a huge increase in interest regarding breath work and exercises for kids and teens. In this episode Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, shares some amazing information about the benefits of breath work/ pranayama for calming emotions, balancing the brain, stimulating energy, improving focus, and much more.Find Pranayama for Kids and Teens booklet hereWatch Pranayama for Kids Playlist on YouTubeStudy with Donna and become a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance from the comfort of your own home.Connect with Donna...
2022-10-0512 min
Authentically DetroitMoving Mountains with Black Philanthropy w/Tosha Tabron & Meredith FreemanAmazing things can happen when Black philanthropic professionals across sectors come together to make intentional investments in Black led ideas and projects. Shoutout to Baba Malik Yakini of The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFS) and the work they've been doing for years!This episode, Donna and Orlando sit down with two of Detroit's most respected philanthropic leaders, Meredith Freeman (Max & Majorie Fisher Foundation) and Tosha Tabron (Kresge Foundation) to talk about collaboration, low cost capital, redefining risk, and market indicators. It's a really demystifying conversation! Hot Takes Story:Council president floats...
2022-07-061h 17Yoga In My SchoolReading, Yoga Fables, and NeurodivergenceIn this episode Donna chats with Ashley Fontes, founder of Read and Yoga, a Mom, author, and yogi who combines her loves to share the joy and benefits of yoga with children. Ashley's neurodivergent children have inspired her to combine beloved children's books with movement to provide them with life skills of literacy and self regulation. She is real, raw, and an amazing example of doing your best and exceling amidst the busyness of life.Highlights:3:01 Hello Ashley Fontes4:11 Importance of Literacy and Movement6:59 Read and Yoga Podcast10:27 Yoga Fables: teaching yamas and...
2022-06-2429 min
The Unseen Paranormal PodcastHistoric Haunts of Sumner County TN with Donna Lyn HartleyOn this episode we chat with Gallatin Ghost Walk owner and author Donna Lyn Hartley about her new "Historic Haunts of Sumner County Tennessee". Our conversation covers Crag Font, Downtown Gallatin Square, and much more. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe to help more people discover the show! Gallatin Ghost Walk and Donna Lyn Hartley links https://www.facebook.com/thegallatinghostwalkhttps://sumnercountyhistoryandhaunts.com/ Eric Freeman-Sims and The Unseen Paranormal on the interwebs https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048https://www.instagram.com/theunseenparanormalpodcast/https://twitter.com/TheUnseenParahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Nm2o2t_a1TlqDgqlpxxUghttps://www.facebook.com/gr...
2022-05-0444 minYoga In My SchoolYoga for Individuals w Intellectual and Developmental Delays and DisabilitiesSarah Henderson is an expert on yoga for everyone, especially yoga for those outside the norm. Come along in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast to explore yoga for individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. Discover the beauty of accessible yoga and see the many ways to adapt and expand the practice of yoga to empower and enable all people.Highlights1:32 Welcome Sarah Henderson6:42 Overriding Principles when teaching individuals w disabilities and delays12:50 Presence is Participation18:22 Yoga is more than poses22:15 Examples of accessible yoga: boat pose24:40 Exploring...
2022-04-2540 minYoga In My SchoolBlack Family Yoga: SonJoria Sydnor RepresentsHave you ever not seen yourself in the yoga community? Wondered where were others like you? SonJoria Sydnor's story begins with not being able to find black kids doing yoga as an example to her family. She set out to change that. The resulting book Our Family's Doing Yoga and Social Media presence @BlackKidsDoYoga represents black families practicing yoga. Its real, its genuine, and your are going to LOVE it.Highlights1:04 Meet SonJoria Sydnor6:35 Benefits of family yoga8:21 Challenges to a family yoga practice12:45 Remembering your individual yoga practice15:16 Hopes and dreams...
2022-02-2137 minYoga In My SchoolYoga for Literacy: Read Along with RobynDo you include books in your kids yoga classes? Are you interested in writing your own kids yoga book? If yes, you're are going to love this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast. Donna Freeman, host, chats with Robyn Snow of Glow Yoga Kids to discuss her journey from kids yoga teacher to kids yoga book author. Plus we'll explore her creative way of sharing literature with kids using yoga and mindfulness.Highlights2:05 Hello Robyn6:14 Read Along with Robyn8:54 How to pick books for Read Along with Robyn11:30 The process of...
2022-02-0929 minYoga In My SchoolMindfulness for Kids with Chanel Tsang of the Peace Out PodcastJoin Donna Freeman, host of the Yoga In My School podcast, and Chanel Tsang, host of the Peace Out podcast, as they chat about mindfulness for kids, podcasting, science and mindfulness, live events, and building community.Highlights1:38 Who is Chanel Tsang 5:30 The power of mindfulness for young children7:16 The learning curve in starting your own podcast9:45 Hurdles and rewards of podcasting13:30 Mindfulness + Science = Peace Out Podcast17:19 Ocean Code Word Challenge19:50 Saturday June 22 Special Live Event21:52 What's next for the Peace Out Podcast24:15 Where to find the Peace Out...
2022-01-1727 minYoga In My SchoolLooking Forward with Drew of YoKid and National Kids Yoga ConferenceHost Donna Freeman chats with Drew, Executive Chair of the National Kids Yoga Conference. We discuss the past, present and future of the conference, the value of community, and the importance of self-compassion and inward observation.Highlights1:20 What has kept the YIMS podcast going6:01 Intro to Drew, his background19:35 Busyness and Self Compassion25:29 Drew's involvement with the Kids Yoga Conference30:39 Changes and conversations33:50 NKYC Offerings - Fostering professional and personal growth36:44 Invitation to get involved41:42 Take pride in your work and share itConnect withNational...
2022-01-0947 minYoga In My School2021 in Review and Anticipating 2022This past year has been interesting. Filled with struggles, continually navigating Covid 19 protocols, investing in self-exploration and care, questioning the patterns of the past, and empowering one another to find our voice. In this mini-episode of the Yoga In My School podcast host Donna Freeman looks back over the past 12 months. Themes of trauma informed practices, empowerment, and celebrating our passions/pet projects were clear but not without some controversy thrown in.Then she looks toward 2022 and how themes of literacy, accessibility, social justice, school yoga across the curriculum, and more passion projects are waiting t...
2021-12-3017 minYoga In My SchoolMindful Hanukkah Toolkit with Andrea CreelHanukkah, often called the festival of lights, is an annual Jewish celebration of the of the re-dedication of the temple in Jerusalem and the miraculous burning of sacred oil for eight days. Andrea Creel of Shining Kids Yoga shares insight, tools, and resources to foster mindfulness during this festival. Listen for tips on how to be nourished by love and light in your family, kids yoga classes, adult yoga classes, and personal devotion.There are a ton of resources from this conversation. See below for the links.HIGHLIGHTS:0:04 Welcome to the Yoga...
2021-11-2941 minYoga In My SchoolFinding Your Voice with Betty LarreaLearning to express your voice authentically is a journey of self discovery. If you are striving to align your offerings with your true self, or navigate changes in your voice/offerings over time, then this episode is for you. Betty Larrea, of Be Yoga Be Love, shares her experiences as she has moved from the corporate world, to the kids yoga world, to being an author, mother, and book doula. Highlights include:0:04 Intro to episode2:24 Betty's background7:06 What does it mean to find your voice10:50 Hurdles that Betty experiences when finding her voice
2021-11-1844 min
Black Romance PodcastDonna HillBest-selling writer Donna Hill joins Julie for the first episode of Season two of the Black Romance Podcast. They discuss Hill’s experiences writing and publishing romance, and they deep dive into three of her novels: Rooms of the Heart, Chances Are, and Confessions in B Flat. Donna Hill is a prolific writer who has published romance, women’s fiction, chick lit, erotica, and mysteries. She has even had her books adapted for TV. Her career started in 1990 when she published Rooms of the Heart. Since then she has gone on to publish more than 80 novels and nove...
2021-05-111h 01Yoga In My SchoolTeen Mental Health with Andrew BaxterYoga 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...
2021-04-1938 minYoga In My SchoolTrends in Kids Yoga 2021 w Lara HocheiserDiscover 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...
2021-03-2741 minYoga In My SchoolBONUS: Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness w David TreleavenBONUS 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...
2021-03-1731 minYoga In My SchoolTrauma Informed Yoga with Joanne Spence plus GiveawayDonna 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 Wel...
2021-03-0143 minYoga In My SchoolLegal Advice for Yoga Teachers w Cory SterlingCory 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...
2021-01-2936 minYoga In My School2020 Yoga In My School Real Talk and Holiday Gift to YouIn 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/
2020-12-1616 min
The Armor Men's Health ShowKeeping Austin Well: Donna Lee Talks With "Downtown Doctor" Dr. Georgeanne Freeman About Osteopathy and Holistic MedicineThanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment, Donna Lee is joined by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, the Downtown Doctor. Dr. Freeman explains the unique training doctors of osteopathy receive and how that enables them to offer patients holistic treatment and musculoskeletal manipulation. She also describes her practice, which is an emergency care clinic in downtown Austin that also offers primary care services and unique IV hydration therapy. If you hav...
2020-07-1110 minYoga In My SchoolJivana Heyman: Accessible Yoga, Activism and EmpowermentIn 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...
2020-06-1649 min
Freeman Means Business' Wonder Women in Business PodcastWonder Woman in Business, Donna WilliamsDonna Williams, MHRM, MBTI has over 20 years of experience in strategic business development, leadership, marketing, organizational development, training and she is an energetic outstanding speaker.
Additionally, she is a published author, certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner, Notary, founder/CEO of S2S Facts, Inc. a 5013C non-profit designed to unite girls & women by bridging the gap through diversity, friendship, empowerment, and community engagement and owner of D. Williams, Consulting, LLC specializing in, Re-purposing Futures, with services for small businesses and large organizations. Services include but not limited to organizational development, team building workshops, strategic development, business...
2020-06-0939 minThe Armor Men's Health ShowHydration is Key: Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are Joined by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman to Discuss I.V. HydrationThanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined once again by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a.k.a. 'The Downtown Doctor', to discuss I.V. hydration!Dr. Freeman gives us a crash-course in IV hydration and how it differs from regular, oral hydration. Oral hydration is simply hydrating through drinking, which involves much of the fluid being absorbed in the gut. With I.V...
2020-06-0610 minThe Armor Men's Health ShowShow Me the List!: Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are Joined by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman,a.k.a. 'The Downtown Doctor'Thanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by local primary care physician, Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, a.k.a. 'The Downtown Doctor'. Dr. Freeman has a primary care practice located on 5th street in the heart of downtown Austin. Dr. Freeman discusses her medical training and experience, as well as how much she enjoys caring for her patients at the different stages in...
2020-06-0610 minYoga In My SchoolYour Brain on Yoga: Cobb Rogers and Mental HealthIn 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...
2020-05-3045 minThe Armor Men's Health ShowMoving Forward: Donna Lee is Joined by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman to discuss COVID-19 quarantine, testing, and the immune systemThanks for tuning in to the Armor Men’s Health Hour Podcast today, where we bring you the latest and greatest in urology care and the best urology humor out there.In this segment Donna Lee is joined by Dr. Georgeanne Freeman, MPH, DO (a.k.a. The Downtown Doctor). Dr. Freeman is a board-certified family medicine physician with a background in emergency medicine, and shares her take on quarantine, testing, and prevention in the time of COVID-19. Dr. Freeman reminds us that our skin is the largest organ in the body, and cautions against vigo...
2020-05-1610 minYoga In My SchoolCarla Tantillo Philibert: SEL,Self-care and Re-entryIn 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...
2020-05-1046 minYoga In My SchoolIncia Palmieri, Calm Me Box and Mindfulness for FamiliesThe 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...
2020-04-2225 minYoga In My SchoolFrank Sileo: Mindfulness, Gratitude and Tips on Navigating CoVid-19In 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 crisis
2020-04-0240 minYoga In My SchoolCoVid-19 Kids Yoga Panel DiscussionThis 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...
2020-03-1930 minYoga In My SchoolChildhood Grief and Loss with Sally EcclestonIn 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...
2020-03-0234 minYoga In My SchoolSensory Processing, Yoga and Mindfulness with Britt Collins-FeistIn 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 a...
2020-02-1932 minAuthentically DetroitPhilanthropy In Black Cities w/Kevin Ryan (Ford Fdn) and Meredith Freeman (Fisher Fdn)Donna is back! This week we sat down with Kevin Ryan of the Ford Foundation and Meredith Freeman of Fisher Foundation to talk about how philanthropic institutions show up in Black cities like Detroit. Who's at the board table, who is in c-suite, who gets to make the decisions? We asked all of the juicy questions you've always wanted to ask to demystify the philanthropic world. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
2020-02-181h 27Yoga In My SchoolTheatre, Performing and Yoga w Anita McfarlaneWelcome 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 fo...
2020-01-2425 min
Yoga In My SchoolDoing versus Having with Kim McNeilWelcome 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 stuff
2020-01-0336 min
Yoga In My SchoolThank You Body, Thank You Heart with Jennifer Cohen HarperYoga 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...
2019-12-1238 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga in Kindergarten: Mindful Movement for Your MiniKindergarten 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
2019-11-0529 min
Yoga In My SchoolMindfulness Moments for Kids with Kira WilleyMindfulness 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
2019-10-1829 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga for Amputees with Marsha Therese DanzigDelve into the amazing world of accessible yoga with Yoga for Amputees.Our special guest Marsha Terese Danzig shares her personal story and her amazing work bringing light and life to amputees through yoga and meditation.Discover how amputees can foster their body, mind and spirit through practices modified for specific needs. Yoga instructors will love the tips Marsha shares on how to safely and effectively adapt yoga practices as well as best practices when amputee participants are part of your class. Support the show
2019-07-1830 min
Yoga In My SchoolThe Art of Letting Go with Jodi KomitorChanging jobs, moving house, letting go of one dream and embracing another: we've all experienced these things and have done so with varying degrees of distress and ease, upset and calm.Join host Donna Freeman and her esteemed guest Jodi Komitor as they discuss the art of letting go. Jodi is the founder of Next Generation Yoga, a premier kids yoga organization. Recently Jodi sold her company and after a transition period is now forging a new path. We'll talk about some of the challenges of the past few years, how she came to her decision to walk away, and h...
2019-06-2129 min
Yoga In My SchoolBeKind Mindfulness Triathlon with Susan AgriosJoin host Donna Freeman and special guest Susan Agrios to delve into Mindfitness.This unique term coined by Susan reflects the importance of mindfulness and movement to foster the mental fitness necessary to effectively meet the demands of our modern world.Each year a special beKind Mindfitness Triathlon is held. Susan will explain the purposes of the event and what makes it distinctive.Support the show
2019-06-0522 min
Yoga In My SchoolGail Silver Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree brings calmDo kids you know suffer from anxiety and overactive thought patterns? Do you wonder how to help them?Join Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, as she chats with award winning author Gail Silver about her newest publication Mindful Bea and the Worry Tree. (release date April 16, 2019)Bea is anxiously waiting for her friends to show up for her birthday party. Discover how Bea's thoughts take over and what she does to find calm so she can enjoy her party.We'll discuss the rise in anxiety issues in youth, how mindful breathing and visualization can help manage anxiety, and...
2019-04-1231 min
Yoga In My SchoolWynne Kinder Calm Mindfulness for KidsAre you looking for ways to help kids be calm, overcome anxiety, and live happy, healthy lives?Wynne Kinder shares her extensive knowledge on mindfulness for kids in her new book Calm. For years Wynne has been involved with developing amazing resources for schools and families to use to invite more mindful moments into their day. It's a delight to reconnect with her and highlight the amazing work being done.Join us as we talk all things mindfulness, ways to get buy in from reluctant participants, and goats. Let's not forget the goats.Support the show
2019-02-2031 min
Yoga In My SchoolTools to Manage Everyday Frustrations: Learn to Ride the WindKids have big emotions. Often they don't know how to manage these emotions, what to do, how to express themselves or how to find that place of calm inside.Today's guest on the Yoga In My School podcast is Sara Pletcher. Sara is a teacher and author passionate about helping teachers help kids. She writes about topics that lead to important conversations to foster awarenss, self regulation and integration. Her latest book, Ride the Wind, is a colorful exploration of feelings and thoughts.In her creative way our heroine Genelle, taught by her Mom, shows us how to Ride the Wind t...
2018-09-1429 min
Yoga In My SchoolMindfulness for Teen Athletes with Todd CorbinAre you a coach, parent or teacher? Do you know teens who struggle with the demands of high performance on the field and in the classroom?Todd Corbin joins host Donna Freeman to discuss how student athletes can benefit from mindfulness practices. Discover tools to reduce stress, improve performance and manage the challenges of balancing athletics and academics.Todd has partnered with Gina Biegel, founder of Stressed Teens, to create an amazing, extremely useful mindfulness workbook for student athletes. Each activity in Mindfulness for Student Athletes hones mental skills that will take your performance in sport and life to the next...
2018-09-0437 min
The Diarist ~ Fiction Podcast14.1 - BONUS EPISODE: Dr. Walter Freeman, Lobotomist** Stand alone and may be enjoyed without listening to The Diarist series.
Sit in on a lecture with Dr. Walter Freeman the world's most famous lobotomist in the 1940s and 1950s. This lecture is based on an actual peer-reviewed journal article in the Yale Medical Review in the 1940s. Dr. Freeman provides a short lecture and then introduces a successful lobotomy subject to the class, Miss Dorothy Linden.
Pierson Rintz - Dr. Freeman
Darlene Sorenson - Dotty
Emerson McRaven- Film announcer
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2018-08-1200 min
Yoga In My SchoolPeace One Day w Jeremy Gilley: Cultivating Peace at Home and AbroadSept 21 has been designated the International Day of Peace or World Peace Day by the United Nations.Join host Donna Freeman as she connects with Jeremy Gilley, founder of Peace One Day, to talk about his crusade to create and celebrate this day of global ceasefire and non-violence.Discover some of the amazing work being done around the world by governments, organizations and individuals to foster hope and create peace within hearts, homes, communities and countries. Jeremy will share some of his insights, most memorable moments, and ways you can get involved to cultivate peace.Support the show
2018-08-0931 min
Yoga In My SchoolBody Neutrality and Eating Disorders with Dana SuchowThere is too much body shaming going on. Who hasn't stood in front of a mirror and only seen their faults and flaws? STOP IT! You are amazing, incredible and perfect exactly as you are.This is the message Dana Suchow of Do the Hot Pants shouts from the top of her voice and with her powerful social media presence. Join Yoga In My School founder Donna Freeman as she and Dana discuss this serious issue and how parents, teachers and caregivers can help prevent eating disorders before they start. Discover how you can empower youth to love and accept them...
2018-07-1030 min
Yoga In My SchoolFoster Positive Self Talk & Emotional Awareness w Gabi GarciaGabi Garcia is passionate about helping kids to be kind to themselves, to listen to their bodies and to their hearts. Join Yoga In My School founder, Donna Freeman, as she chats with counsellor, teacher, author Gabi Garcia about how we can foster positive self talk and emotional awareness in children.Gabi's beatuifully illustrated and wonderfully written books, Listening to My Body and Listening with My Heart, are for parents, teachers and practitioners who are helping children learn mindfulness and calming practices. Discover practices that you can use today with the children in your life. You may even find yourself e...
2018-06-0730 min
Yoga In My SchoolMindful Cycles: Teen Girls and Fertility AwarenessTeenSTAR is a unique program focusing on awareness of fertility patterns and cycles. With a focus on responsible decision and communication skills, this program fosters self understanding and self esteem. Join special guest Hanna Klaus, founder of TeenSTAR, as we discuss creating awareness of fertility cycles and how such awareness benefits teen girls. By teaching teen girls all over the world how to chart their cycles and what we can learn about ourselves through becoming mindful of our patterns, hormone fluctuations and fostering self compassion.Support the show
2018-04-0228 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga and Occupational Therapy: Tools for Working TogetherWondering how yoga and occupational therapy can facilitate child development. We've received a number of requests for this topic.Join host Donna Freeman and guest Allison Morgan, founder of Zensational Kids and Occupational Therapist as we delve into how these tools work hand in hand to promote health and development. Support the show
2018-03-2631 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga and Mindfulness for Children with Hearing LossRecently I came across a blog post about how to teach yoga and mindfulness to children with hearing loss. Since I've worked at a school for the deaf for a number of years I was interested to discover what insights the author might add.Miss Megan of Learning Lotuses joins us for this episode to chat about yoga for children with hearing loss. She'll share insights on what to expect as an instructor and how to navigate some potential hurdles. We'll discuss sensory processing and sensory fatigue, the effective use of FM systems, tips for gesturing (no sign language skills ne...
2017-11-0331 min
Yoga In My SchoolI Am Peace with Author Susan VerdeJoin Donna Freeman as she chats with author Susan Verde about her newest book I Am Peace. This beautiful book invites all to calm our busy minds by focusing on the here and now. With touching illustrations by Peter H. Reynolds I Am Peace shows a variety of ways to connect with self, nature and others through compassionate awareness.This empowering book provides children numerous mindfulness tools they can use to calm down and the peace that comes from enjoying simple pleasures.Support the show
2017-09-0822 min
Yoga In My SchoolZen Pig Invites Kids of All Ages to Experience Inner PeaceRecently while flipping through Instagram I came across @ZenPigBook. Intrigued by the quirkiness, delft illustrations and timeless message I contacted author Mark Brown. He send me a set of Zen Pig volumnes and I am in love.Zen Pig books are beautifully crafted stories that inspire all to lead lives of peace, fulfillment and thanksgiving. Join me as I chat with Mark about the books, the message, and the care that goes into each one and which each sale send out to the world. Support the show
2017-07-2430 min
Yoga In My SchoolOntario Schools Benefit from The Yoga ProjectThe Yoga Project brings mindfulness, yoga and self regulations tools to schools throughout York and Simcoe, Ontario.Join us as we chat with The Yoga Project founders, Vanessa Miniaci and Jessica Monkcom, to learn what has inspired them to share yoga in schools, some of the difficulties they have faced and how their passion and enthusiasm for youth mental and physical health inspires them to educate and empower kids and teens through yoga everyday.Watch here to see a video of the work being done. Support the show
2017-06-2231 min
Yoga In My School40 Years of Radiant Child Yoga Shakta Khalsa is known the world over as one of the grand mothers of the children's yoga movement.Join her as she looks back on 40 years of teaching children's yoga. From the early years at the ashram to founding Radiant Child Yoga, she has lead the charge to bring peace and joy to children the world over. Inspiring others to share the joy of movement, mindfulness and song with the younger generation, Shakta is a teacher, mentor, mother and an beautiful example of living radiantly.Support the show
2017-03-1531 min
Yoga In My SchoolExpanding Health Services in SchoolsWe are experiencing a crisis of health both physical and mental; obesity, asthma, anxiety and other mental health issues plague our youth.What is being done? How can schools become a service provider to improve the mental and physical well-being of our youth?Join us as we chat with Jordanna Snyder of School Based Health Alliance and discover innovative programs providing essential health skills to youth at their school.Find out how you can access resources and get the support you need to develop school-based health programs (training, programming, compliance, funding, etc.)Support the show
2017-02-1331 min
Yoga In My SchoolKing Calm: Promoting Mindfulness Through StoryKing Calm: Mindful Gorilla in the City, encourages mindful living through everyday situations.Join authors Susan Sweet and Brenda Miles as we discuss the purpose and goals of using literature to increase mindful living.Support the show
2017-02-0331 min
Yoga In My School100th Episode Celebration plus Massive Kids Yoga GiveawayI started the podcast as a way of adding interesting content on my then blog back in 2009. The first few episodes were a steep learning curve as I dove into a unfamiliar format and technology. My first live guest was Abby Wills of Shanti Generation. Since then I've had the privilege of interviewing nearly 100 leaders in the yoga and mindfulness community with a distinct bent toward kids yoga and school yoga programs.A couple years ago I nearly gave up on this labor of love as I didn’t know if anyone was listening. Well they are….and in droves with ov...
2017-01-0531 min
Yoga In My SchoolThe Yoga Way to Radiance with Shakta KhalsaSynthesizing a life time of insight and work in yoga and mindfulness, Shakta Khalsa's new book. The Yoga Way to Radiance, is a treasure on how to live moe fully and genuinely.Join host Donna Freeman as she chat with Shakta about the book, the writing process and what you can do today to live more fully, more genuinely, more radiantly and invite the children in your care to do the same.Support the show
2016-12-0930 min
Yoga In My SchoolFostering Relaxation & Calm in Children with Carolyn Clarke Having just released her third volumn of guided relaxations for children, Imaginations 3, Carolyn Clarke shares tips of fostering relaxtaion and calm in children. Her Imagination series of beautifully crafted, child friendly scripts offer parents, teachers, kids yoga instructors and more a wealth of resources to use with children.We'll get the background on the inspiration for the visualizations, how the art is created and tips to create a condusive environment for inviting calm.In our hurried and over programmed world relaxation is a gift which we all need. Share it this holiday season with those you loveSupport the show
2016-11-3030 min
Yoga In My SchoolNational Kids Yoga Conference 2016It's countdown time for the organizers of the National Kids Yoga Conference. September 30-October 2 youth yoga instructors from around the world will gather in Washington, DC for the third annual National Kids Yoga Conference.We chat with Michelle Mitchel, founder of YoKid and conference lead coordinator, for a sneak peek at the awesomeness coming your way at this year's kids yoga conference. From amazing keynote speakers to a movie night, 5 tracks of workshops with over 65 world class presenters and granting the award for the NKYC Service Award, the three day event promises to inspire,educate and connect you with your co...
2016-08-1728 min
Yoga In My SchoolSchool Based Health InitiativesWorking from within the School Based Health Alliance (SBHA) strives to improve the health and welfare ohur children through school based programs. Working through numerous programs nation wide their goal is to impact health and learning, decrease chronic absentism and promote a positive school climate.Host Donna Freeman is joined by Karma Carpenter, of K-12 Yoga, as we host guests Selena Moore (Program Manager, SBHA) and Kyle Taylor (Communications Manager, SBHA) to discuss health advocacy for youth, social and emotional health, pedicatric mental health and the Hallways 2 Health (H2H) Program.Support the show
2016-06-1431 min
Yoga In My SchoolKids Yoga Day: Empower and Inspire Today's YouthFriday, April 8, 2016 is International Kids Yoga Day: an opportunity to bring together a passionate and caring community dedicated to improving the physical, mental and emotional health of today's youth.We'll chat with founder Teresa Power about this unique event, it's goals and how you can get involved and support the movement. Join with ambassadors from 18 countries, 45 US States and more than 21,000 kids during this first ever annual event.Mark your calendar for 11:00 am April 8th and enjoy a 5-Minute-a-Day practice that will bring health, vitality and joy into your life and instill healthy habits in our children.Support the show
2016-03-3127 min
Yoga In My SchoolGrassroots Support of Yoga in Schools Key to SuccessThe K-12Yoga relaunch highlights the growth of the school yoga and mindfulness movement during the past 10 years.Join host Donna Freeman and guest Karma Carpenter, Founder K-12 Yoga, as we discuss the importance of grassroots support and momentum in bringing yoga skills into classrooms across the nation.We'll chat with Kathy Flaminio, Founder 1000 Petals, and Gail Bentley Walsh, Director of Yoga Mountain, about keys to successful implementation of school and district implementation of yoga programs.Discover key insights to long term success in bringing peace, calm and productivity into students and teachers daily lives.Support the show
2016-01-1232 min
Yoga In My SchoolBest Practices for Yoga In SchoolsWant to bring yoga to your school? Don't know where to start? Join us to learn best practices for a safe, effective school based yoga program.We chat with Jennifer Cohen Harper, one of the editors of the newly published Best Practices for Yoga in Schools. Based on the collective wisdom and experience of 23 contributors this guide supports all who desire to help students thrive.Support the show
2015-12-0831 min
Yoga In My SchoolCome Together at the National Kids Yoga Conference 2015Kids yoga enthusiasts from around the world will gather at George Washington University in Washington, DC from Nov 13-15, 2015.Michelle Mitchel, founder of YoKid and conference organizer, joins us to share her enthusiasm for this gathering of passionate, energetic presenters and participants.Get the inside scoop on what to expect, who's going to be there, and the many workshops, keynotes and panel discussions offered during the 3 day conference. She'll have advice on what not to miss and how to get in on the fun.I will be presenting Saturday morning Nov 14 on Creating Conversation: Tips for #kidsyoga Social Media Success and...
2015-10-3030 min
Yoga In My SchoolMindfulness for Teachers w Dr Patricia JenningsJoin Donna Freeman and special guest Dr. Patricia Jennings to discuss how mindfulness can transform the art of teaching. Discover valuable tools to bring peace and productivity in the classroom. Dr Jennings new book, Mindfulness for Teachers, shows how essential mindfulness is for educators in today's demanding environment. Gain insight into how mindfulness can help manage stress, cultivate a positive learning environment and revitalize teaching and learning.Support the show
2015-09-1531 min
Yoga In My SchoolMindfulness in Schools: Effective Tools to Calm, Focus and Self RegulateThe mindfulness revolution has begun in classrooms everywhere. Students and educators from Califormia to New York are discovering simple and effective tools that promote calm, clarity and peace of mind.Join host Donna Freeman (Yoga In My School) to discuss the impact mindful practices are having in schools, families and to combat test anxiety with special guests Lisa Flynn (Yoga 4 Classrooms), Leah Kalish (Move With Me) and Kelli Love (Girls Prep Bronx Elementary).Watch this brief documentary of Aliza and the Mind Jar to see mindfulness in action featuring a 6 yr old at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary in NYC.Also watch...
2015-03-1830 min
Yoga In My SchoolEssential Skills when Teaching Yoga in Urban SchoolsYou're a kids yoga instructor who has been invited into an urban setting. There is a vast difference from teaching in your neighbourhood yoga studio and an urban school. Do you have the skills to meet the needs?Discover essential skills when teaching yoga in urban schools as Donna Freeman of Yoga In My School and Karma Carpenter of IASYM chat with Andres Gonzalez and Ali and Atman Smith of Holistic Life Foundation. Understand cultural competence, how to hold trauma sensitive classes and other challenges youth in our cities bring into class.Support the show
2015-02-0431 min
Yoga In My SchoolTrauma Sensitive Yoga for YouthTrauma and toxic stress are all too often a part of life for today's youth. You want to help but don't know exactly what to do or say.Join experts Kathy Falminio of 1000 Petals and John Rettger Director of Mindfulness Stanford School of Medicine for a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness skills can help heal the effects of trauma. Learn how to increase resilience, empower and promote healing through breath, movement and mindfulness.We'll address how to create a sensory sensitive environment, specifics for what to include and what to exclude, and tools to use when traumatic events...
2015-01-0731 min
Yoga In My SchoolHow Mindfulness for Teens Reduces Stress, Regulates Emotions Teens are known for being moody, stressed and highly emotional. They are undergoing a tremendous amount mental, emotional and physical growth during a short period of time. Each day is a mine field of peer pressure, academic demands, family dynamics and decisions that impact their future. How can you help? How can teens be impowered with tools to help self-regulate, calm and find peace?In this episode host Donna Freeman will explore mindfulness for teens. Experts Dr Trish Broderick of Learning2Breathe and Dr Dzung Vo author of The Mindful Teen (to be released April 2015) will discuss how mindfulness can b...
2014-11-1929 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga and Eating DisordersJoin Donna Freeman and guest Chelsea Roff, founder of Eat, Breathe, Thrive as we explore the relationship between yoga and eating disorders.We'll shed light on disordered eating habits, what to watch for and how to create a supportive, accepting environment encouraging all to become more body positive. We'll examine the positive impact yoga can have to reduce anxiety, rebuild body awareness and promote body responsiveness. Plus we'll look at some of the dangers of yoga and how a usually healthy practice may exacerbate body image issues and compound compulsive behavior.Discover the key to helping create joy in your pra...
2014-10-0131 min
Yoga In My SchoolCollaboration: Creating Synergy & Strength In Kids Yoga ProgramsAre you looking to grow your kids yoga business? Do you see other ideas and want to implement them in your community? Do you want to impact the lives of more children and work from a solid foundation?Discover how two revolutionary kids yoga programs were created through collaboration. We'll chat with Grounded in Atlanta, GA, and Newark Yoga Movement in Newark, NJ, to find out how they combined their strengths to create the Atlanta Yoga Movement Also hear how Zensational Kids and Radiant Child Yoga pooled their knowledge and expertise to offer training programs for yoga for differently abled children...
2014-09-0332 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga in Schools Symposium Live from KripaluWant to bring calm & focus to your classroom? Get the low-down on all the happenings at the Yoga in the Schools Symposium. Join host Donna Freeman, founder Yoga In My School & Kids Yoga Academy and guest host Karma Carpenter, founder K-12 Yoga (IASYM), as we chat live with delegates at Kripalu during the 1st ever Yoga in the Schools Symposium. Anne Buckley-Reen of Get Ready to Learn and Lousie Goldberg of Relaxation Now share their insights on the Yoga in Schools movement, the energy of gathering with leaders in the field of Yoga and Mindfulness for Youth, and what's next for...
2014-04-2431 min
Yoga In My SchoolConfronting Shame, Doubt and Fear Host Donna Freeman discusses how to work with kids darker sides with guest Cheryl Crawford, founder of Grounded. Discover how addressing kids darker states of mind can relieve their perceived expectations of always having to be happy. This awareness leads to lighter and brighter clarity. Learn how allowing and recognizing shame, doubt and fear in the lives of youth, helps them to feel whole, to recognize themselves and to know they are perfect just the way they are today. Cheryl will provide specific examples from her work with at-risk and under-served populations in Atlanta.Support the show
2013-09-1131 min
Yoga In My SchoolThe Power of Guided Visualizations for Kids Join Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, as she hosts the queen of guided visualizations for kids, Carolyn Clarke, author of Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids. Discover how guided visualizations can enrich imagination, stir creativity and invite peace into children's lives. Carolyn provides insight into the benefits of guided visualization and give tips on how to tailor make sessions for the children in your life. Banish stress and create a relaxing haven in your home or classroom. Join us to find out how. Learn more during Carolyn's webinar: Imagining Rainbows and Rocketships: Guided Visualizations for...
2013-08-1529 min
Yoga In My SchoolYoga Across Canada w Purple Power Yoga On July 6th, 2013 the first cross Canada live yoga event is being held. Purple Power Yoga hosted by Yahoo! joins yogis via live streaming to simultaneous live events in Toronto and Vancouver. This one of a kind event celebrates healthy living, unity and fun and raises money for community programs New Leaf Yoga and Yoga Outreach, two yoga programs in Canada who reach underserved populations. Laura Track of Yoga Outreach joins us to talk about bringing yoga to under-served populations and the impact Canadians can have through Purple Power Yoga. Get involved - help raise funds simply by tweeting #CanadaLovesYogahttp://S...
2013-07-0316 min
Yoga In My SchoolMeditation for Children Anyone who works with children knows that they are often noisy and rambunctious. This natural energy is a wonderful part of childhood. Aruna Kathy Humphries of Young Yoga Masters also knows how important it is for children to be quiet, to tap into their inner stillness and to discover personal peace. Aruna stops by YIMS to chat with host Donna Freeman about the power of quiet, the benefits of meditation for children and youth and her advice for parents and teachers on accessing inner calm quickly and easily. Join Aruna during her upcoming webinar Indispensable Meditations for Children on July 2n...
2013-06-1931 min
Yoga In My SchoolShari Vilchez Blatt and Partner Poses Shari Vilchez Blatt loves kids! This is the first thing you notice when you walk into her yoga studio, Karma Kids Yoga in New York City, a studio which caters to young yogis. Shari's enthusiasm and fun, creative approach to life infuses everything from the colorful wall paintings and bright green floor to the kids birthday parties, special events (such as Downward Doll Yoga and Pajama Glow in the Dark Yoga) and award winning music CD "Come Play Yoga!" Shari joins Donna Freeman to talk all things kids yoga and share the impact she's seen in the lives of families...
2013-06-0430 min