Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Yoga Camp Makes Me HAPPY!
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof! Can you smile when practicing side plank? YES, if you are HAPPY! Yoga Campers are having fun.
Therapeutic Applications of Yoga for Children Training, July 20-26
I enjoyed a wonderful week in IL learning about the therapeutic applications of yoga for children with these beautiful people!
Friday, July 4, 2014
Rainbows and Treasures
I thought it was cool to catch a rainbow last night!
We did explore so many treasures this week with your kiddos, and I just wanted to thank you so much, once again, for the opportunity to learn and grow together this week!
Yoga video is at https://vimeo.com/99788419.
Thank you to those who shared feedback already! If you have a chance a to let us know what you liked best and how we can make camp better, please let us know: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B9F4jNe3uAO5Bw5sEj3WRzv1EKuQDN2kuP9Mb88sLj8/viewform?usp=send_form
FREE Apps and DVDs to explore more:
Apple: SuperStretch, Relax Melodies Seasons, Breathe 2 Relax, YogaKids Lite
Android: Ocean Sounds to Relax and Sleep, Yoga for Kids Lite, Yoga 4 Kids Lite
These VHS/DVDs are available through Lexington Public Library System:
Let me know if you find other resources you enjoy!
Articles to explore about why we are passionate for "mindfulness for young people!"
"Why Children Need Mindfulness As Much As Adults Do" -- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/22/why-children-need-mindful_n_5354143.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
Get Grounded – Stable Yoga Poses for Kids -- http://globalfamilyyoga.com/blog/2014/04/stable_yoga_poses_for_kids/463/
"How Meditation Changes Brain Frequency" -- http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12491/how-meditation-changes-your-brain-frequency.html
Thanks to Mrs. Val Byrd Fort for sharing her time and talents with Yoga Camp! To know a good book to read everyday this summer, follow her on Twitter: @MrsByrdFort Friend her New Providence Elementary Library Facebook Page to know other great ideas. Val and I met years ago when she was learning to be a library lady! I am so thankful for her friendship, and I am a better person for knowing her.
Happy 4th! Enjoy freedom today and EVERYDAY! Make choices that make this world a better place,
D'Etta
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Yoga Camp Day Three
It was another colorful day! Today we explored more about peace and how it truly begins within each of us. ;-)
Here are some strategies to try when having trouble getting along with others:
apologize
compromise
chance (flip a coin, rock/paper/scissors, roll a dice)
humor
agree to "erase," "reset" or "do over"
take turns
share
negotiate
postpone
ignore
get help
We learned about Cesar Chavez as a Peace Builder. We read several fun stories: Frog's Breathtaking Speech by Michael Chissick, Flight School by Lita Judge and Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka We practiced a couple meditations: A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh and Sa Ta Na Ma. I'll try to remember to send these home tomorrow.
We look forward to sharing with you about what we've been up to this week! If you are available, we'll see you at 11:30-12:00 for our Grand Finale!
If you have time, we'd appreciate your feedback on the survey linked here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B9F4jNe3uAO5Bw5sEj3WRzv1EKuQDN2kuP9Mb88sLj8/viewform?usp=send_form
Thank you for sharing your kiddos with us! It's been a joy to learn and work together this week,
D'Etta and Val
Here are some strategies to try when having trouble getting along with others:
apologize
compromise
chance (flip a coin, rock/paper/scissors, roll a dice)
humor
agree to "erase," "reset" or "do over"
take turns
share
negotiate
postpone
ignore
get help
We learned about Cesar Chavez as a Peace Builder. We read several fun stories: Frog's Breathtaking Speech by Michael Chissick, Flight School by Lita Judge and Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka We practiced a couple meditations: A Handful of Quiet by Thich Nhat Hanh and Sa Ta Na Ma. I'll try to remember to send these home tomorrow.
We look forward to sharing with you about what we've been up to this week! If you are available, we'll see you at 11:30-12:00 for our Grand Finale!
If you have time, we'd appreciate your feedback on the survey linked here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B9F4jNe3uAO5Bw5sEj3WRzv1EKuQDN2kuP9Mb88sLj8/viewform?usp=send_form
Thank you for sharing your kiddos with us! It's been a joy to learn and work together this week,
D'Etta and Val
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Yoga Camp Day Two
Today we concentrated on healthy choices and positive attitude! We reminded ourselves about what is in our Circle of Control (our thoughts, actions, decisions) and how to use the "whole brain" in our heads!
Our yoga practice explored trees, and we need to be more like 'em. We discussed how trees grow roots for a strong foundation but are flexible and bend with the wind and endure all kinds of weather. Trees are helpful and provide us fresh air to breathe and shelter/furniture and for some animals a home!
Our "party trick" posture was L handstands or "Banyan Trees." During final relaxation we tried out relaxation clothes, wash clothes soaked in water with a few drops of lavender, peppermint and rosemary essential oils. Some folks preferred the lavender eye pillows!
Our Peace Builder today was Professor Wangari Maathai of The Greenbelt Movement. Here's a video Mrs. Byrd Fort shared: http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/get-involved/be-a-hummingbird
I WANT TO BE A HUMMINGBIRD! How about you?
Mrs. Byrd Fort shared her famous smoothies with us! The recipe is blueberries, pitted dates, spinach, banana--mix with water and BLEND.
We discussed mindfulness while eating and encouraged shopping the perimeter of the grocery store!
Looking forward to tomorrow. We'll complete preparation of our technology presentation for our Grand Finale Program, Thursday, July 3, 11:30-12:00. It's blue and/or purple day! We'll concentrate on getting along with others and what to do when we have trouble with that . . .
Thank you, again, for sharing your children with us! We are having a BLAST together,
D'Etta Broam and Val Byrd Fort
Our yoga practice explored trees, and we need to be more like 'em. We discussed how trees grow roots for a strong foundation but are flexible and bend with the wind and endure all kinds of weather. Trees are helpful and provide us fresh air to breathe and shelter/furniture and for some animals a home!
Our "party trick" posture was L handstands or "Banyan Trees." During final relaxation we tried out relaxation clothes, wash clothes soaked in water with a few drops of lavender, peppermint and rosemary essential oils. Some folks preferred the lavender eye pillows!
Our Peace Builder today was Professor Wangari Maathai of The Greenbelt Movement. Here's a video Mrs. Byrd Fort shared: http://www.greenbeltmovement.org/get-involved/be-a-hummingbird
I WANT TO BE A HUMMINGBIRD! How about you?
Mrs. Byrd Fort shared her famous smoothies with us! The recipe is blueberries, pitted dates, spinach, banana--mix with water and BLEND.
We discussed mindfulness while eating and encouraged shopping the perimeter of the grocery store!
Looking forward to tomorrow. We'll complete preparation of our technology presentation for our Grand Finale Program, Thursday, July 3, 11:30-12:00. It's blue and/or purple day! We'll concentrate on getting along with others and what to do when we have trouble with that . . .
Thank you, again, for sharing your children with us! We are having a BLAST together,
D'Etta Broam and Val Byrd Fort
Monday, June 30, 2014
Yoga Camp Day One
We had a WONDERFUL 1st day of Yoga Camp! Thank you for sharing your child with us. :-)
Here's some talking points for you if your child did not clue you in to the fun we shared today:
Today we introduced ourselves and our favorite animals. We had several dogs, a couple horses and monkeys, one purple and red giraffe that eats apples, and a dragon! We pretended to be animals, just like Elephant and Piggie's I'm a Frog!, during our yoga practice today.
Our emphasis was on introducing yoga as a balancing act of what's going on in your brain, body, and heart/feelings. It's more than just pretzeling your body! We strengthened our core and worked on recognizing how each person can make the world a better place like no one else!
We tried out belly breathing/crocodile breath, alternate nostril breathing, and breath of joy. Our party trick yoga posture was "crow." Our inversion was "legs up the wall." Kiddos enjoyed final relaxation and especially enjoyed trying out the lavender eye pillows.
Our project of the day was "gimp." You can Google all kinds of knots/stitches with plastic lanyards, but we practiced the "box" today, because we DON'T want to be "boxed in." We want to be "FREE" to be who we are to make the world a better place like only we can. :-)
Our Peace Builder of the Day was Jane Goodall. We read The Watcher by Jeanette Winter. We played the Peace Builders game to remind ourselves WE are Peace Builders.
Tomorrow we emphasize "healthy choices." The colors are yellow and green. Thank you for signing the waivers, these are for my insurance. I told the kiddos, these are the "I-know-I-could-get-hurt" forms. Also, let us know if you're okay with us taking pictures of your kiddos. We would like to make a video for us to enjoy--this will be available online but will be password protected.
Looking forward to more fun on Tuesday!
Here's some talking points for you if your child did not clue you in to the fun we shared today:
Today we introduced ourselves and our favorite animals. We had several dogs, a couple horses and monkeys, one purple and red giraffe that eats apples, and a dragon! We pretended to be animals, just like Elephant and Piggie's I'm a Frog!, during our yoga practice today.
Our emphasis was on introducing yoga as a balancing act of what's going on in your brain, body, and heart/feelings. It's more than just pretzeling your body! We strengthened our core and worked on recognizing how each person can make the world a better place like no one else!
We tried out belly breathing/crocodile breath, alternate nostril breathing, and breath of joy. Our party trick yoga posture was "crow." Our inversion was "legs up the wall." Kiddos enjoyed final relaxation and especially enjoyed trying out the lavender eye pillows.
Our project of the day was "gimp." You can Google all kinds of knots/stitches with plastic lanyards, but we practiced the "box" today, because we DON'T want to be "boxed in." We want to be "FREE" to be who we are to make the world a better place like only we can. :-)
Our Peace Builder of the Day was Jane Goodall. We read The Watcher by Jeanette Winter. We played the Peace Builders game to remind ourselves WE are Peace Builders.
Tomorrow we emphasize "healthy choices." The colors are yellow and green. Thank you for signing the waivers, these are for my insurance. I told the kiddos, these are the "I-know-I-could-get-hurt" forms. Also, let us know if you're okay with us taking pictures of your kiddos. We would like to make a video for us to enjoy--this will be available online but will be password protected.
Looking forward to more fun on Tuesday!
Friday, June 13, 2014
ZipaDeeBee YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaze_-7Mlz6aBSFU0Vg4sw
My daughter Hannah has been helping me with this project! Tonight we did the yoga moves with "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High." The name of the ZipaDee-Dance is "Balance at the Beach!" There is a "how to" video if you'd like to watch the "set up."
My husband and oldest two Broamlettes built me a beach in the front yard a couple weeks ago . . . I always wanted a "House at the Beach" but now I have a "Beach at my House" . . . I love these people! Have fun s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g, STRENGTHENING and breathing with this silliness.
My daughter Hannah has been helping me with this project! Tonight we did the yoga moves with "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High." The name of the ZipaDee-Dance is "Balance at the Beach!" There is a "how to" video if you'd like to watch the "set up."
My husband and oldest two Broamlettes built me a beach in the front yard a couple weeks ago . . . I always wanted a "House at the Beach" but now I have a "Beach at my House" . . . I love these people! Have fun s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g, STRENGTHENING and breathing with this silliness.
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