Calming techniques in Kids Yoga

During Calm Confident Kids Classes we have several very effective ways of getting the children to stay quiet for a few minutes.  By getting them to concentrate visual we can help them to calm & settle both the mind & their breathing. One of my favorites & a throw back from my childhood is "Newtons Cradle". Ask one of the children to start the cradle moving & encourage them to watch it quietly until it completely stops. In a small class ( 6 or less) each child can have a turn at starting the cradle moving.  This will give you approx 6 mins of calmness & concentration. Perfect!
Another method is by using a glitter bottle which is very easy to make with an empty bottle, glitter glue or paint & some water. Try this at home to get your children calm & relaxed.

Glitter bottle

Newtons Cradle

Training In Kids & Baby yoga & reflexology In Northern Ireland & Scotland

September has arrived & school has started. Why not educate yourself in one of Calm Confident Kids  amazing training courses, to enhance your business or become self employed for the first time. Calm Confident Kids is a great way to improve the health, wellbeing & happiness of your Kids.

Benefits of Calm Confident Kids can be as follows

v     Develops body awareness

v     Improves flexibility

v     Develops & improves balance

v     Develops & improves co-ordination

v     Improves breathing & lung capacity

v     Teaches muscle relaxation

v     Increases strength

v     Develops muscles in all areas of the body

v     Improves circulation

v     Increases lymph flow & improves immunity

v     Improves digestion

v     Improves & develops concentration

v     Teaches mindfulness

v     Improves stress management

v     Control of emotions

v     Improves positive thinking

v     Improves Self confidence

v     Teaches calming & coping techniques

v     Teaches kindness & thoughtfulness

v     Sparks creativity

v     Encourages social interaction.

What a wonderful way to start the new school year!

Benefits of relaxations & meditations for children

 Relaxations & meditations can be made into fun games for children with a bit of creativity & childlike sense of fun. The possible benefits of these can be:

Benefits of relaxations & mediations

Calms the nervous system

Clears the mind

Improves body awareness

Relaxes the body

Increases feel good hormones

Improves immune system

Improves positive thinking

Allows body & mind to rest

Increases feeling of contentment

Improves concentration

Encourages creative thinking

Improves literacy

For some fun over the summer I will be posting relaxations for different age groups of children for you to try at home. Your feedback will be gratefully accepted
Elaine

Relaxations for Kids- floating on a lake

Absolutely loving the sunshine, remember to keep yourself & your family well protected in the sun.
So to celebrate the summer I will share with you one of our summer relaxations to enjoy with your family
Elaine x
Calm confident Kids Relaxations           

                                                                                          

Floating on a lake

Lie down close your eyes & imagine that you a lying on a giant Lilly pad on a beautiful lake. The sun is shining & it is warm & peaceful. The large lily pad is warm & soft. It will support the whole weight of your body, you can allow your whole body to relax & sink down into the lily pad. Feel the body relax in the warm sunshine as you float across the beautiful serene lake.

Imagine stretching out your and letting your hand dip into the nice cool water. Feel the cool water on your hand & the warm sunshine on your face. Listen to the gentle sounds of the birds, flying high in the sky and the bees buzzing around the water edge. Smile & enjoy the sunshine. Allow your body to relax in the warmth.

A gentle breeze pushes the lily pad across the lake back to the edge. Lie there for a few moments enjoying the peace & tranquillity. Listening to the sounds, feeling the heat from the sun, the gentle breeze and the cool water against your hand.

Repeat to yourself:

I am calm & relaxed

I am calm & relaxed

I am calm & relaxed

Then give yourself a gentle stretch, A gentle shake & return to a sitting.

Smile knowing that you can return to your peaceful lily pad whenever you need to feel calm & relaxed.

Benefits of Tree Pose

Tree pose is one of the most easily recognisable yoga poses. It is a great pose to use at all ages & stages in life and has many benefits.
How to....
Standing in mountain pose take the weight onto one foot
Place the sole of the other foot onto the inside of the standing leg.
(Above or below the knee but not on the knee)
Lifted knee pointed out to the side.
Stand up nice & tall.
Raise arms up into a nice wide V or prayer position above your head.
Stretch up & imagine you are a nice tall tree.
Wave your arms like branches swaying in the wind

Modifications...
Stand against a wall for balance or keep toe of lifted leg to ground gently resting foot on opposite ankle.
Keep hands in prayer position at chest centre.


Benefits...
Strengthens the ligaments of the foot and ankle
Tones & strengthens the whole leg
Improve stability & balance
Tones core muscles
Stretches the groin & inner thigh.
Teaches us strength & flexibility (inside & out)
Focuses & improves concentration.
Calms the mind

Alive Awake Alert Song

A FUN SONG TO GET US UP & GET THE ENERGY FLOWING. THIS CAN BE PERFORMED SITTING DOWN WITH BABIES OR STANDING UP & DANCING WITH OLDER CHILDREN.
PERFECT FOR REAWAKENING THE MIND & BODY AFTER SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.www.calmconfidentkids.co.uk

Parent & Baby Yoga ,

So excited our Calm Confident Kids Classes have now finished for the summer, but further training is taking place and from September there will be classes available in Armagh. Derry, Mid -Ulster, & Glasgow.
There will also be a new range of videos, Yoga pose cards, & Relaxation booklets for all ages.