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Kathy Flaminio, MSW, RYT
kathy@1000-petals.com * www.1000-petals.com
c. 651-373-1352
Yoga Calm: An Integrated
Approach to Wellness
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What I will cover today
 Definition
 Stress
 Tools
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of Mindfulness and Yoga Based Movement
and its’ impact on learning
and Processes for children/teens
Breathing Techniques used for self calming
 Setting
 Self
up a therapeutic environment
care
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Connection Through Breath
Hoberman’s Sphere
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“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to
which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
- Hermann Hesse
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How it came to be.
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Anxiety
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Is a condition of hyper arousal of the central nervous system
in response to fear or stress
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Anxiety symptoms in children/teens can range from typical,
developmental appropriate systems of worry or fearfulness
to the severe systems of anxiety disorders
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Behaviors that children my exhibit- agitation, combative
behavior, rapid breathing, hyper vigilance, trembling, pale,
clammy skin, shut down, avoidance
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Fight or flight, freeze and withdraw
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Depression
 Depression
is an illness of the central nervous
system that often leads to mood changes, sleep
and energy changes and changes in thinking
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Depression often impacts relationships,
academic/work performance, self concept and
view of the world
 Three
mood changes associated with depression
include sadness, irritability and lack of joy
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Developmental Needs
 Physiological-Food, water, shelter, warmth
 Safety-Security, Stability, Order, Freedom
 Belonging
from Fear
and Love-Family, Friends
 Self-Esteem-Self-Worth, Confidence, Recognition
 Self
Actualization-Education, Motivation, Creativity
+ Yoga Means Union of:
Emotional Strength
Physical Strength
Mental Strength
+ What Prohibits Learning?
Source: Yoga Calm® Jim & Lynea Gillen
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Community
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Breathing Inquiry
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Principles of Yoga Breathing
 Breathe
in and out through your nose
 Longer
inhalations energize the body and mind
 Longer
exhalations calm the mind
 Deep
even breathing creates relaxed alertness,
ideal for learning
+ Emotional Triggers and Physical
Disassociations
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Extreme resistance to particular poses
 Holding
a part of the body overly still or in an unnatural way
 Holding
the breath
 Rigid
approach to poses
 Unwillingness
 Gazed
to participate in relaxation poses
or distant look in the eyes, gazed upwards
 Extreme
silliness, agitation and inability to follow directions
Source: Jim & Lynea Gillen
+ Selecting Interventions
 Be
matter of fact
 Define
 Slow
down the yoga movement
 Allow
student to come into relaxation pose
 Switch
 Use
 Use
the trigger
to a different pose
the group to strengthen, let it go box
relaxation story for healing
Source: Jim & Lynea Gillen
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Yoga Calm Routines
 Take
a Breath Chair-to calm and regulate the body
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Hoberman Sphere-8-10 breaths
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Pulse Count(before and after)
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Volcano breath
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Forward Fold
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Chair dog
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Child’s Pose
 Poses
to Focus:
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Hoberman Sphere
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Mountain
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Roots
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Tree
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Eagle
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Forehead on desk-6 breathes
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“We must allow children to experience the
inner and outer world. Allow them to
experience rest and beauty and begin to
believe in the world as a peaceful and
loving place.”
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Peaceful
Thoughts
THANK YOU
Peaceful
Action
Peaceful
Words