Mindfulness Starts Now: A Connect In Playlist
During yoga nidra I would often fall asleep and worry I was “missing out” on the benefit of the practice. My teacher looked at me and said, “you think your ears don’t work while you’re asleep?” Whether you are playing, listening or creating it, music is transcendent. I love this playlist because it’s curated to […]
How to Practice Mindfulness with Pets
Who are your teachers? One of mine is Mavis, my one year old Australian Shepherd/Collie canine mix. At 35 pounds, and mostly hair, this wiley young pup teaches me the most about being in the moment, letting things go, and finding time to rest. Mavis did not have an easy start in life. Found […]
Guided Mindfulness Practice: Focus on the Positive
Original airdate: November 3, 2021 Guide: Linda Opening Song: New York Riopy Connect In is a guided mindfulness practice that happens every Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. EST. This community event is virtual, free, and open to all levels of mindfulness practice. 15 minutes is all it takes to start your day with intention. Connect In now!
The Best Meditation and Mindfulness Apps to Help Teens De-Stress and Think Positively
Do you know a teen who is struggling with school work, having trouble focusing, or can’t seem to find a way to stop the negative thoughts? Many, if not all of us, know a few overwhelmed teens. Let’s face it, being a teen is stressful! I live with two teens and I see clearly that […]
Guided Mindfulness Practice: Bee Breath
Original airdate: October 27, 2021 Guide: Caryl Opening Song: Holocene by Acoustic Heartstrings Featured practice: Today’s practice is inspired by the phrase “resting my eyes.” Rest is revolutionary and necessary. By choosing rest, we choose the present moment. Mindfulness creates the pause, which is a space to look again, make choices, and experience more […]
Why Teachers Determine the Success of the SEL Program
After decades of research, the evidence is clear: social emotional learning programs work. Students who learn social emotional skills perform better in school, sports, and in life. Social emotional learning is now a significant part of educating the whole child. Many school districts around the country are adopting curriculums to teach social emotional learning during […]
Audio Mindfulness Practice: Body Scan
Original airdate: October 20, 2021 Guide: Linda Opening Song: My Universe by Coldplay Featured practice: The Body Scan is a foundational mindfulness practice to cultivate the ability to notice what is being experienced in your body. It is designed to help you develop mindful awareness of your felt body sensations. If you adopt this practice you […]
5 Things Mindful Teachers Do Differently
5 Things Mindful Teachers Do Differently Mindful teachers can be found in many classrooms and in many schools around the world. And even though mindfulness has become a very popular and trendy practice from superstars to professional athletes, some of these teachers don’t even know that they are being mindful. That’s the magic […]
Get the ZZZ’s You Need in 5 Easy Steps!
Good sleep can lower your stress levels, decrease your risk for heart disease, and help you manage your weight. Additionally, people who sleep well tend to perform better at school and work and report a more positive outlook on life. With such high-profile benefits, it’s no wonder that quality sleep ranks high on the list […]
5 Ways to Decrease the Stigma of Mental Health
Introduction by Annamarie Fernyak In the following blog post, Erin talks about the stigma of mental health and common biases toward people who may be suffering from mental illness. Before Erin’s thoughtful essay, I never considered that I might have biases. After reflecting on Erin’s words, I came to realize that some biases were just […]