Mindful Moving Kids

Can't wait to have some fun at Jess Purtell Yoga this Sunday- see you there!

Tiny yogis, big energy. 🧘‍♀️
Family Yoga is back!
Our 45-minute class is designed for kids ages 3–9 and their favorite grown-up(s). Expect movement, laughter, and maybe a little chaos (the good kind).
📅 Saturday, March 29 @ 12:30 pm
💰 $40 for 2, $50 for families up to 4
Come as you are — no experience needed, just a willingness to have fun. 🌈

Mindful Moving Kids

The perfect cozy spot for practice on a cold, rainy day 🤩
And the little yogis and I will create our own sunshine with some fun poses, a few games, and lots of smiles.

Register for Dec 21st at: https://book.squareup.com/classes/hiouqst7tj1g3p/location/DHAT5G0FQ0178/classDetails/clssch_mrwd8x2mbq15yd?dateStart=1766339100

Register for Dec 22nd at: https://www.breathebodymind.com/om/workshops/mindful-moving-kids-holiday-pop-up

Another way my school psychology experience has helped in my Mindful Moving Kids classes:adapting to any space a school has available!
Historically, School Psychologists haven't always had dedicated office space in schools, and we find ourselves finding any private space we can to complete our work with students, including storage closets (yes, I did reorganize a storage closet to make room for a table and chairs so that I could complete testing with students).
Now, for my kids' yoga & mindfulness classes, I use those same skills to find hallways, corners of the gym, or spare square footage to create our space to Move. Breathe. Play. Regulate.

Setup for a new preschool enrichment program that starts today ☺️ I love getting to
Move. Breathe. Play. Regulate.
with little yogis!

FIRST Sunday of the month means IN PERSON studio classes. Have your kiddo(s) join me for an hour of breath work, yoga, and self-regulation games THIS Sunday, Feb 6th!
Register at https://www.honestsoulyoga.com/northernvirginia
and scroll down to "Workshops" - class size is limited and they are filling FAST, don't let your child miss out!

In the DC area, and stressed that schools are closed again tomorrow?

Sign up for your kiddo(s) to participate in a live & interactive yoga & mindfulness class with Mindful Moving Kids!

MMK founder & school psychologist Beth Hardy is leading an hour-long class filled with activities to get kids moving, burning some energy, and ALSO building self-regulation and social skills. We'll close with a mindfulness practice to make sure everyone leaves class feeling calm and ready to take on the rest of the day.

Register here: https://mindfulmovingkids.com/classes/snow-day-pop-up-1522

I think of self-regulation on a sliding scale: we move up and down the scales of energy, output and mood throughout the day, and self-regulation is the process of noticing and reacting to those changes according to our environment, current needs, and goals.

Read more in my newest post:
https://mindfulmovingkids.com/blog/2021/11/29/what-is-self-regulation-and-how-to-help-develop-it-in-your-kids

Tweens and Teens need their space - and have many ways to tell us 😉

A yoga practice can be a great space for them to tune in to themselves, learn strategies to cope with stress, and find some calm - and now they have their own space to develop their yoga practice:
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Introducing the Mindful Moving Kids Teen & Tween class at Honest Soul Yoga - West Springfield.
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The first Sunday of every month, we'll meet for breathwork, mindfulness, yoga flow, relaxation, and social connection. First class is THIS Sunday, December 5th, from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Reserve your teen or tween's spot at the link below:
https://mindfulmovingkids.com/classes/teen-tween-yoga

Hearing the term "Self-Regulation" everywhere, but questioning what it means?⁠
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Check out my newest blog article to get some clarity on self-regulation and tips to foster it in yourself and the kids in your life.⁠
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https://mindfulmovingkids.com/blog/2021/11/29/what-is-self-regulation-and-how-to-help-develop-it-in-your-kids

Most of the time, children come into Mindful Moving Kids class ready to move, have fun, be silly, play games, and expend some energy. And we do all those things.

But in both the virtual class and in-person program this week, the vast majority of little yogis showed up with more subdued energy.

When asked, they reported feeling tired, "stressed", and "too busy" . Even the kiddos who usually crave challenging poses and fast-paced activity asked for relaxing yoga.

At first, I was surprised, and not a little concerned: What is going on?!?!

But I relied on my psychologist's training, and met kiddos where they were, rather than proceeding with the planned lesson. We started slowly, with some guided meditation and restorative poses, and eventually used breath and movement to "up-regulate" and increase energy and focus levels. By the end of class, I had groups of little yogis who reported feeling calm and maybe even tired, but with happy smiles and energy to take on the rest of their day.

It's not magic. It's brain-based yoga for kids. And it's effective.

Join Mindful Moving Kids classes from anywhere by registering for our live, interactive virtual classes at the link in bio!

Tomorrow!
Register your little yogi at the website:
Www.mindfulmovingkids.com/classes