+ Kathy Flaminio, MSW, RYT * c 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

+ Experience Connection Through Breath Hoberman’s Sphere

+ “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

+ 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

+ “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.”

+ THANK YOU Peaceful Thoughts Peaceful Action Peaceful Words