Last week, we presented at the STRIVE Prep Public High School’s annual academic conference, “Mental Health Crisis.” Intersession is a college-style conference on a specific topic where the goal is to change the educational setting for a week and dive deep into one subject. In the past, they have done Mass Incarceration, Immigration, and…
Teenage years aren’t for the faint of heart. During this time, there are many physical and energetic changes that cause imbalances. Reactions to external stimuli may be heightened, and teens require rest from day-to-day demands. Relaxation and restorative asana poses are most effective for rebalancing frazzled teens; and tuning in to yoga media, as well…
With all the tragedy and violence in our schools today, teaching kids self regulation and stress reduction is more important than ever. Since 2004, CALMING KIDS (CK): is a local Boulder non-profit, has been focused on immediate and direct impact to reduce bullying and increase self regulation in kids and teens. On February 14, 2018,…
Boulder’s Southern Hills Middle hosts social emotional learning week By Amy Bounds Staff Writer Boulder Daily Camera POSTED: 10/01/2017 Anti Bullying Program Southern Hills Middle School students learned about yoga, meditation and other mindfulness activities along with participating in team-building activities with Avid4 Adventure. Students took a walk around a nearby lake to learn about mindful…
How relaxation and mindfulness are helping kids self regulate, an article by Angela K. Evans in the Boulder Weekly, October 20, 2016: Often, someone will stop Dee Marie on the street in Boulder and say, “Hey, you were the yoga lady at my [school]. I still remember to breathe when I get tense. I still…
Bullying Can Be Stopped With Yoga This is an interview with Dee Marie, MA, CYT who has been practicing yoga therapy in clinical settings since 1986 and instructing classes for students comprised of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. In the middle of a professional dance career she suffered a freak accident, after which she was…
Calming Kids: Creating a Non-Violent World offers classical yoga education that focuses on “self-regulation, relaxation and communication,” says CK founder, Dee Marie. SAVE (Stop America’s Violence Everywhere) Colorado representative, Dee Marie has been a Masters Certified Yoga Therapist for 28 years. She’s worked with kids and adults from all walks of life and has dedicated…
The mission of Calming Kids is “to train and certify educational and healthcare professionals how to teach yoga in the school systems and clinics.” CK addresses and manages childhood aggression, obesity, stress, self-abuse, bullying, and violent behavior with a comprehensive, nondenominational, classically-based yoga program in the school and healthcare systems. The methods include yoga psychology,…
4Kids.org is a cool place for kids to go and learn stuff. Ask Amy is a popular column that kids might check out and in this case, learn about health or other fitness ideas in general.