09/03/2026
🕊 I am Peace - Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds
☮ This week we will talk about Peace and how we can become more peaceful & calm by using our slow deep breaths, how we can spread the peace around us by being more kind, mindful and compassionate!
Sometimes its not that easy and it takes practise for us adults and children! That's why yoga stretches, breathing techniques & relaxation are great tools to have when needed! 💖
Children have a lot to navigate in this world. They are learning how to make good choices and manage their emotions. They are learning how to be kind to themselves and others while keeping up with schoolwork and balancing their busy lives. Practising Mindfulness can give kids the tools to help them on their journey.
But what does this word actually mean? Mindfulness means being fully engaged in the present moment, paying careful attention to our experience (our feelings, sensations in the body, emotions, surroundings) without judgement, but with kindness and curiosity. Teaching mindfulness exercises not only strengthen a child's "attention muscle" but it also helps them to learn to create distance between their big emotions and themselves. Children develop the ability to choose their responses rather than react.
We will also practise this week yoga poses which are good for stretching tight hamstrings (downward facing dog, ragdoll pose and happy baby pose).
Love & Peace to you all.
Yana 💕
