Hakuna Matata Kids Yoga

31/08/2022

26/09/2020

My friend is offering free admission for kids tomorrow in her yoga class (with a paying adult) in Albany Creek! 9.30am at the Scout Hall 😊🕉🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

01/07/2020

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This is such a beautiful way to strengthen your young one’s capacity to put space between a thought or a feeling, and a response. The more they can expand that space - and the space only needs to be for a moment - the more room there will be for a healthier, less reactive response.
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Thoughts very quickly become feelings, which drive behaviour. Anxious thoughts drive anxious feelings, which drives anxious behaviour (fight or flight) - but it doesn't have to be this way. Mindful bubbles is a way to teach kids that they don't have to 'become' their thoughts. Rather than having a thought and immediately reacting to that thought (we all go there), treating the thought mindfully by observing it in a bubble makes way for the thought to be there without driving an automatic behaviour (such as avoidance).

Being able to let thoughts be there without buying into them is a powerful skill to have. In terms of anxiety, it opens the way for anxious thoughts to ride with us, without giving them the steering wheel. It's a difficult thing to do, and it might take time to master the skills when thoughts and feelings are big, but like all good things, building strong, beautiful, non-reactive brains take time and plenty of practice.♥️

07/06/2020

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Strong, steady breathing is like a lullaby for an anxious brain, but it’s not enough to tell kids what to do, we also have to explain why it works.

Strong, deep breathing sends a message to the amygdala that you’re safe. This eases the surging of fight or flight neurochemicals, which will ease the feelings that come with anxiety. You don’t need to believe it’s true, it will just happen. The calming effects of strong steady breathing are wired into us.

Think of strong deep breathing like a reset for your brain and body. Your anxious thoughts might still be there, but your body and mind will start to feel calmer, you’ll start to feel stronger, and you’ll be more able to think clearly and bravely. Brains are excellent, but they work best when we’re in charge.

It’s important to have kids and teens practice anxiety when they are calm, before they use it in the midst of anxiety. During anxiety the brain is too busy keeping us safe and it doesn’t have spare resources to do anything unfamiliar. Practicing during calm (maybe as part of a bedtime routine, or when they start the day) will set up neural pathways that make it more familiar and easier for the brain to access during anxiety.

Strong steady breathing opens the way for courage - it will help them calm anxiety, so they can do brave.♥️

03/07/2019

Thank you to all the little yogi's who attended the Dreamcatcher Holiday Workshop today! I hope you had fun! Next Wednesday there will be yoga classes at 9am (4-6yrs) 10am (7-12 yrs) 😊🧘‍♀️🌸

28/06/2019

I have linked up with this great cause on 31st August! Stay tuned for more info! 🧘‍♀️🌸💖💖💖

Could you help us today please?
As we are busy as bees in the background getting ready for our August collection and our xmas appeal we are asking for your help.
On 31st August we are holding a national yoga event because we know more than 2 million Aussies partake in this ritual called yoga. We love the idea of downward do***ng, saluting and uniting for the dignity of every girl and woman.
If you could help us with tagging your closest yoga instructor or class and encourage them to register a class on Saturday 31st August any time that suits them. Last year we had over 500 classes to attend and this year we want to reach 1000!! But we need everyone’s help to make this magic happen.
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To register your class head to www.sharethedignity.com.au/yoga-events/

22/06/2019

Only 3 more spots available! Make sure to book in if you would like to attend the Yoga & Dreamcatcher making workshop this school holidays on Wednesday 3rd July. Info below under events. 😊🌸🕉

20/06/2019

Ready for some Yoga & Mindfulness Relaxation to end the day! 😊🌸🕉

07/06/2019

Here's a great article on mindfulness 😊💖🕉
https://www.heysigmund.com/mindfulness-for-children-fun-effective-ways-to-strengthen-mind-body-spirit/

Mindfulness has an extraordinary capacity to build a strong body, mind and spirit in ourselves as adults, as well as in our children. Please visit our page!

03/06/2019

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Two Brisbane teachers say meditation is such an invaluable tool for helping kids cope with stress and anxiety that it should be included in the national curriculum.

23/05/2019

We had a great night at Yoga tonight! Guess what's back at the Girl Guide Hut?......
Girl Guide Biscuits!! OH YEAH!! Make sure you bring the correct change. See you in a fortnight 😊😊

22/05/2019

Hope to see you all at 5pm today for some Kids Yoga & Mindfulness.... Yoga Games & lots of fun! Details are in the event below 😊🌸🕉

https://m.facebook.com/events/296915471254405

12/05/2019

Wishing all you Mum's, Grandma's & Aunty's and Soul Sisters a wonderful Mothers Day! Hope you have all had a fabulous day 😍💖🌻

09/05/2019

Ready for a great afternoon of Yoga!! 😊💖🌸

08/05/2019

Good morning! I'm looking forward to our Kids Yoga & Mindfulness class this afternoon at 5pm! Please have a look at the event created on the previous post for all the details!
Hakuna Matata! Have a wonderful day 😊🌸💖

03/05/2019

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20/04/2019

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter! Here are some poses to try today!! 🐰🐣🧘‍♀️💗

07/03/2019

Happy International Women's Day 💖💐🤱💃🙏🧘‍♀️

27/02/2019

Hakuna Matata!!

I love Hakuna Matata.
I also love the buddhist saying.
Do you have a problem?
Yes.
Can you do something about it?
Yes
Then why worry.
Do you have a problem?
Yes
Can you do something about it.
No
Then why worry.
Do you have a problem?
No
Then why worry.
90% of our worries are us predicting problems that haven't happened yet. So Hakuna Matata for the rest of your days!!!!

27/01/2019

I hope you've all had a wonderful break. Due to personal circumstances, I have had to cancel weekly classes for term one in 2019. I will notify you of any upcoming workshops in the near future. I'm sorry for this inconvenience. 💖🌸🕉

05/12/2018

Thank you little yogi's & families for all your support this year! Tonight was a wonderful class, finishing with certificates & a breakup party! Wishing you all a safe & happy holiday! I am looking forward to do my level 2 kids yoga teacher training course this weekend! I will keep you posted next year of yoga classes. Here are some pics of our journey so far ....
Namaste
Ellie 😊🌸🕉

26/11/2018

Good morning! Just a reminder there will be no kids yoga classes this Wednesday 28th November due to "dance mom duties!" Next Wednesday 5th December will be the final class for the year. ... Christmas theme
& breakup party to follow! 🌲🌟🎅🌟👼🌟🌲

13/11/2018

This yoga term is almost wrapping up for the year! Our last date is Wednesday 5th December. If you have a gift voucher please make sure you use it by this date! Hope to see you soon! 😊🌸🕉

07/11/2018

There's a new, free, online program for parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 7 years, whose children are experiencing some form of worry, anxiety or fear. This program is available to all Australian families free of charge through beyondblue.

Find out more at brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/preschool-program

23/10/2018

Hi all!
Unfortunately yoga is cancelled tomorrow evening. 😣 I hope you can all make next weeks "Halloween Yoga" (held on Thursday 1st November) I hope all the Yr 5's have an awesome time at camp & can't wait to hear all your stories & trick or treating adventures on Thursday! Please let me know if you can make it on the event I have created!
Namaste Ellie 🌸 ❤ 🕉

08/10/2018

Improve your mind, change your outlook and banish anxiety - all possible with the help of yoga

27/08/2018

26/08/2018

I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend! 😊 I've been busy studying! Topics include: Growth Mindset & Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We can never stop learning!! Looking forward to yoga this Wednesday evening. There will only be a 5pm class until further notice. Have a wonderful evening!
Namaste
Ellie 😊 🕉 🌸

11/08/2018

What a wonderful class last week!! We did a little fundraiser at our kids yoga class supporting Drought Angels - helping our Aussie Farmers, donating all my profits to this great cause 😊 (Photo consent given) We had an Aussie Outback theme. Played the song "Give me a home among the gumtrees" - as a group, we created unique poses for lots of the nouns in the song! (I'm still recovering from the chorus!!) We did a rain dance while I played the djembe drum, yoga statues to "Great Southern Land" then we slowed down with some mindfulness breathing & well wishes to the farmer's. Such a good feeling giving back to the community..... the kids absolutely loved it!! I have approval from Drought Angels till the end of the month to collect donations. If anyone would like to contribute to this wonderful charity, send me a msg, I will also have a collection tin at Yoga. You can also donate directly to Drought Angels. ... the link is on a previous post 😊🙏🌧🌧🌧💖💖

02/08/2018

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15/07/2018

I hope you have all had a great 2 weeks! Looking forward to seeing you all this Wednesday evening 18th July at the Albany Creek Girl Guide Hut! This week there will be no 4pm class. Children 4-6 years are welcome to come to the 5pm class. Credit card service available.

22/06/2018

I'm a little late at posting on this side of the world!!
Happy International Yoga Day!!! ❤🕉🙏

19/06/2018

We now have a credit card facility! Please arrive early to use this service. 😊

05/06/2018

Just a safety reminder for yoga classes .... Please park in carpark provided as it is safer than parking on the street as cars fly around the corner of Faheys Rd East & Folkstone Ave.
I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!