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This workshop is designed to help children build empathy, improve self-awareness and learn to manage emotions using meditation, movement (yoga and stretching), and mindfulness. Children will learn skills to build resilience, self-compassion and internal emotional regulation.
Learning Objectives:
Practice basic mindfulness through playful breathing exercises.
Learn to reflect, relax and calm the mind.
Sharpen sensory awareness and build focus.
Apply grounding techniques to build confidence and self-acceptance.
Learn simple yoga practices to promote calm.
Activities:
Positive affirmations/mantras
Mindfulness meditation
Yoga poses
Children ages 6-12 are invited to learn mindfulness practices, simple yoga poses, and basic meditation principles. There will be plenty of practice and resources will be sent home with the participant.
Please contact us for more information.
This event will be held at:
Solace Center Fresno
1470 W. Herndon Avenue #100
Fresno, CA 93711
Facilitators:
Courtney MacDougall, BA, RYT 200: is experienced as a direct service provider to young children and families, teaching social and functional skills through training, encouragement and support. Courtney is also a registered yoga teacher, and has advanced training through Y.O.G.A for Youth (Kundalini Yoga-40 hours), and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. courtgiannetta@gmail.com
Julie Torok-Mangasarian, MA: is experienced as a direct service provider, teacher and mentor. Julie has specialized training in play, practices for emotional regulation, and expressive arts. Julie has training through Y.O.G.A. for Youth (Kundalini Yoga)-40 hours; Neurobiology of Yoga-6 hours. julie@meraki-minded.com or juliet@solacecenterfresno.com
Disclaimer: Mindfulness, movement and meditation is not connected to religion. Mindfulness, movement, and meditation are just skills/resources and are not a substitute for medical/mental health treatment.