My son attends one of my weekly preschool classes. Usually, he sits in another room while I work, but I recently asked him if he wanted to teach with me, and he agreed. (He is almost 7, and the students in the class are 4-5 years old.) What happened was pretty magical! The children in the class were far more attentive and engaged when my son participated as my assistant. In the past, I have often given children in the class the opportunity to teach a pose or lead a salutation, but this experience opened my eyes to the power of peer teaching. So I dug a little deeper. Peer teaching is a method ..read more

The holiday season is often associated with hustle, bustle, and a never-ending to-do list. However, amidst the chaos, it is essential to slow down, recharge, and practice mindfulness. By embracing a more mindful approach, we can fully immerse ourselves in the magic of the holidays while nurturing the well-being of our children, our families, and ourselves.  The busy holiday season has a significant impact on children in the home. It often leads to increased stress levels as they navigate the pressures of participating in holiday activities and managing family dynamics. Additionally, disru ..read more

EP. 53 | A conversation with Sara Dean of Shameless Mom Academy In this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY, Kelly and Kristi engage in a soul-stirring conversation with Sara Dean, renowned coach, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast, Shameless Mom Academy. Together, they dive into the multifaceted layers of Sara’s journey, exploring both her personal and professional growth and evolution. With thought-provoking insights and engaging stories, this episode serves as a guiding light and encourages us to find solace in silence, enabling us to attune to our innermost desires, wh ..read more

EP. 51 | Trauma-Informed Practices – An Interview with Kathleen Egan “Stop crying, it’s not that bad”, said in the heat of the moment however its impacts may be lifelong. Shame is a complex emotion that often originates from experiences and messages from childhood. Shame can have profound effects on our self-esteem, mental health, and relationships. In this episode, Kelly and Kristi dive deeper into the complex and often misunderstood topic of shame. Tune in as they explore: What shame is and how it differentiates from guilt How it manifests in the body both physically and emotionall ..read more

EP. 50 | Trauma-Informed Practices – An Interview with Kathleen Egan Kathleen Egan first connected with yoga as a teenager in Australia and has integrated yoga practices into her daily life, growing her personal practice and establishing herself as a Vinyasa (E-RYT200), Children’s (RCYT95) Yoga Teacher and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) and YACEP. Kathleen spent her early adulthood working with at-risk children and families where she saw the need for an alternative to traditional therapeutic methods and interventions. Kathleen joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindfu ..read more

EP. 47 | Physical Responses to Emotion In this episode of Mindful Conversation with KAY, Kelly & Kristi begin a new month-long series on physical responses. They kick off the conversation by diving deeper into what emotions are, how they manifest in our bodies, the impact they can have on our overall well-being, and the role yoga and mindfulness play in understanding and processing them. Throughout this episode, Kelly and Kristi cover the following thought-provoking topics: The negative ‘side effects’ of not acknowledging or expressing emotions The importance of accepting and honor ..read more

EP. 46 | Deven Sisler Interview: The Yamas In Pajamas Deven Sisler has been teaching yoga and meditation to children and families internationally since 2005 as well as offering kids yoga teacher trainings since 2016. She loves sharing the tools of yoga with people of all ages and believes that everyone can benefit from investigating kindness, honesty, generosity, wisdom, and self-liberation. Deven joins Kristi and Kelly on this week’s episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY to discuss her new book, The Yamas In Pajamas: A Guide to Yoga for Kids and Their Adults, which dives deeper int ..read more

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