Mindful Munchkins

09/10/2018

Thanks to the families that participated in the Mindful Munchkins class yesterday. We had a great time reading Steps and Stones (Gail Silver) and experimenting with mindful walking. Our game of blind samurai, which helped kids and adults focus on mindful stepping and mindful hearing, brought on many laughs!

09/09/2018

Mindful Munchkins mindfulness class for kids is on at 2pm today. We will be focusing on mindfulness of hearing and will be practicing mindful walking. We will even play a game of blind samurai!
We look forward to seeing you!

09/04/2018

Here is a link to an article on how teachers can help integrate mindfulness into the classroom. These exercises can just as well be used by parents with their children. Breathing exercises, mindfulness in nature, mindfulness of eating… Try one and let us know how it worked out!

Mindfulness in the classroom can improve focus, regulate behavior, reduce stress, and contribute to a healthier classroom climate. Click here to learn how to introduce mindfulness to your students: https://freespiritpublishingblog.com/2018/09/04/everyday-mindfulness-in-the-classroom/

08/29/2018

One of my favourite authors and co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Centre, speaking about the benefits of meditation...

Is it possible to improve health, strengthen the connections in the brain and slow the aging process through meditative awareness? “Yes,” says Dr. Daniel J. Siegel in his new book, “Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence.” TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Chaos in your life? “The science is ...

08/18/2018

"Back to school" is just around the corner. This time of transition can bring up fears and anxieties in our little ones...and in us! It is a perfect time to introduce and practice breathing and mindfulness exercises, which can help restore feelings of calmness and peace.

Join us on August 26th for a one-hour play-based mindfulness class for you and your children (aged 6 to 10).

Classes are led by Seth Shugar, a therapist, life coach, teacher and meditation group leader and myself, a long-time meditation practitioner and group facilitator.

These classes offer participants the opportunity to engage in mindful games, movement and breathing in a safe, loving and nurturing space.

$15 per child, or $25 per family.
2pm to 3pm
Parent participation is essential.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by sending an email to juliekavanagh@gmail.com

06/27/2018

Hello again Mindful Munchkins! There has been a change to the August date. The session will be held on August 26th from 2-3pm (instead of August 19th).
Hoping to see you there!

06/21/2018

Hello to all the mindful munchkins and parents. We hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

We wanted to let you know that we are taking a break for the month of July but will be back in full force as of August.
Please mark these dates in your calendar:
- August 19
- September 9
- October 14
As always classes are held from 2pm to 3pm at Yoga on the Park. We look forward to seeing you!

In the meantime have a fantastic summer!

Seth & Julie

05/16/2018

Thank you to all the families who came out on May 6th to join the mindfulness practice. It was lovely to sing and sit and grow our sensory awareness together. Last week we focused on mindfulness of breathing. The kids got to make their own pinwheels and go home with them — a fun tool that helps us connect with our breath. If we’re frustrated, we can use slow breaths to calm ourselves. If we’re bored or sleepy, we can use short quick breaths to stimulate ourselves.

05/10/2018

Check out this interesting article on Reboot’s mindfulness program for children.

Reboot’s mindfulness exercises teach our kids to connect and calm the chattering voices in their heads. In simple, three-minute sessions.

04/04/2018

Meditation has many benefits for the adult brain. The same seems to be true for kids.

03/14/2018

Study after study shows that children who participate in a mindfulness program are calmer, less stressed and gain valuable insights into their own emotional states.

Children and teachers, too, can benefit.

03/12/2018

We had a great time making mind jars and playing sensory awareness games...Thank you all for coming! We will see you next month! In the meantime, keep your mind jars handy to help your children (and yourselves!) be mindful when difficult emotions come up throughout the day.