In this interview episode we get a peak into how a great idea turns into a growing business through the ingenuity of an artist, the adaptability of a pandemic, and the application of Instructional Yoga Coach Training. Suzanne Mapes is a former IYC student, and current IYC Certified Coach, as well as the founder of The Feed My Soul Project, a "mobile yoga studio" in Southern California that serves kids through partnerships with her local schools and school districts. This is a 2-part discussion. Episode 25:  Feed My Soul part 1 Episode 26: Feed My Soul part 2 I hope you'll listen to bot ..read more

How can we support the the emotional health of our students when we are facing the horrific events of the past several months, if not years?  Is it overly optimistic to believe we can all heal and feel put-back-together when entire communities are being destroyed? In this episode we examine the reality of society's traumas and a realistic outlook for the future, based on the knowledge we have to raise to calm, kind kids.  To support your own emotional well-being, grab a FREE   Self Care Checklist here. And commit to a school year full of self-care and student care with t ..read more

How can we support the the emotional health of our students when we are facing the horrific events of the past several months, if not years?  Is it overly optimistic to believe we can all heal and feel put-back-together when entire communities are being destroyed? In this episode we examine the reality of society's traumas and a realistic outlook for the future, based on the knowledge we have to raise to calm, kind kids.  To support your own emotional well-being, grab a FREE   Self Care Checklist here. And commit to a school year full of self-care ad student care with th ..read more

Self Care is an overused term but an underutilized practice, mostly because we misinterpret its purpose. At School Yoga Coach, we practice self care by applying strategies to balance the nervous system. We have a weekly curriculum of Self Care for our Tranquil Teacher Membership. In this episode we give you an overview of the 7 Elements we cover, plus an extra element that we all need now! Tranquil Teacher Memberships are available to both individual teachers and school / SEL groups. Tranquil Teacher Memberships:  https://schoolyogacoach.com/tt-membership-types School Memberships: htt ..read more

Many school districts are finally paying attention to the Self Care needs of teachers -- but is too little?  too  late?  Or is it the wrong focus altogether? In today's podcast I talk about the difference between taking care of a system (like the education system, or a district school system) and what I consider true Self Care.    Let me your experiences and thoughts about SELF CARE programs for teachers! May 2 -8 Free Self Care Challenge SIGN UP May 21 Tranquil Teacher Journey Workshop   SIGN UP  FREE Ticket Give Away (2)   EMAIL:  ..read more

Teachers need self-care now, more than ever. Knowing you need it, and knowing what to do to make that happen are not the same thing!  In this episode,  we talk about how education has changed for teachers over the past several years, the impact it is having on teacher burn-out and teacher turn-over rates. But I'm here to help teachers find the self-care they need as they manage the stress, instability, or consistency in their careers, so that they are healthy adults, bringing positive energy to the lives of students and into their own future. Join the Tranquil Teacher Membership h ..read more

When did Social Emotional Learning become such a divisive issue?  As is the case for most controversies, a lot of the SEL backlash is based on misconceptions or misapplications of what SEL is intended to be.  In today's episode we talk about the reasons for this backlash so that you and your school community can evaluate if you are feeding into the fears or building a partnership.  In this case, doing right is more important than being right!  So let's make sure we know how to keep kids and families feeling safe, listened to, and included. Contact me with your questions a ..read more

When did Social Emotional Learning become such a divisive issue?  As is the case for most controversies, a lot of the SEL backlash is based on misconceptions or misapplications of what SEL is intended to be.  In today's episode we talk about the reasons for this backlash so that you and your school community can evaluate if you are feeding into the fears or building a partnership.  In this case, doing right is more important than being right!  So let's make sure we know how to keep kids and families feeling safe, listened to, and included.  Contact me with your quest ..read more

Continuing our discussion of the three brains (based on polyvagal theory) that need to be activated and "online", we look at some simple, practical, and powerful actions we can take as teachers and decision-makers as we plan for schools to reopen after COVID-19. The best way to bring mindful awareness into a school culture is to have a School Yoga Coach as part of the instructional team.   These Yoga Teachers are trained in "school-specific" needs, policies, and structures, and they know how to help entire school communities recover from traumas, both big and small. For more info:  ..read more

The doctors, teachers, parents, and state guidelines all agree -- Mental Health (social-emotional health) for Students AND Staff is a critical priority when we return to school this fall. So -- what do we do about it?   Sure, more mental health professionals are needed, but we are talking about thousands of people with varying levels of need.  If you REALLY want to make Mental Health a priority, then you have to design your school schedules and class routines with that FIRST in mind.   This episode of The School Yoga Coach will give you a practical and specific plan that you c ..read more