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When Does Your Lizard Brain Turn Into Godzilla?
To avoid future problems, think about a time when you overreacted and what you could have done differently. (by Catharine Hannay)
The Body Scan and Progressive Relaxation
Two ways to focus on the body: conscious relaxation or nonjudgmental awareness of present-moment experiences. (by Catharine Hannay)
Teaching English, Yoga, and Mindfulness in Indonesia: Q+A with Alicia Brill
Interview with Alicia Brill, mindfulness practitioner and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) educator about her experiences teaching in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Mindful Meditation Through Celtic-Inspired Art: Q+A with Erin Rado
Interview with Erin Rado, creator of Celtic Art Therapy using Mandalynths, mandalas that are traced like labyrinths as a form of mindful meditation.
Mindfulness for the Middle Grades: Q+A with Elizabeth McAvoy
Middle school teacher Liz McAvoy shares the most effective mindfulness practices and activities for the ‘tween’ age group.
Mindfulness, Creativity, and the Five Senses: Q+A with Sarah Lessire
A singer and children’s author shares her approach to mindfulness.
Using Mindful Questioning to Enhance Academic Learning: Q+A with Ira Rabois
Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking, explains how to integrate mindfulness and academics.
How Music Helps Kids with Social and Emotional Learning: Q+A with Paige Bell and Adrien Palmer
Music teachers and ‘kindie’ rock musicians discuss how music education helps with mindfulness and SEL.
Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Students Affected by Trauma and Violence: Q+A with Danielle Ancin
Danielle Ancin of the Niroga Institute discusses trauma-informed, culturally-responsive mindfulness teaching.
Teaching Mindfulness to ‘At-Risk’ Youth: Q+A with Bart van Melik
Bart van Melik of The Lineage Project discusses trauma-informed, culturally-responsive mindfulness teaching.
Teaching Mindfulness Across Cultures: Q+A with Ronit Jinich
Ronit Jinich of Mindfulness without Borders discusses best practices in teaching mindfulness.
Teaching For-Credit Mindfulness Classes: Q+A with Caverly Morgan
Caverly Morgan of Peace in Schools discusses trauma-informed high schools mindfulness classes.
Restorative, not Punitive, Responses to Youthful Wrongdoing: Q+A with Fania Davis
Fania Davis describes her journey from “bellicose warrior-lawyer-activist” to “lawyer-warrior-healer.”
Mindfulness for Teachers and Teens: Q+A with Heidi Bornstein
Heidi Bornstein of Mindfulness Everyday discusses mindfulness for adolescents and adults.
Helping Teens Find Mindfulness and Meaning: Q+A with Amy Edelstein
Interview with Amy Edelstein, founder of The Inner Strength Foundation and author of The Conscious Classroom.
Best Practices in Teaching Yoga to Teens: Q+A with Abby Wills
Abby Wills of Shanti Generation discusses age-appropriate, culturally-responsive yoga teaching.
Photo-Illustrated Mindfulness Books for Kids: Q+A with Tracy Bryan
Tracy Bryan advises parents and teachers on how to choose and use books about mindfulness and about handling challenging situations.
Mindfulness Tips from a First-Grade Teacher and Children's Author: Q+A with Kathy Marvel
Kathy Marvel, author of And She Said Breathe, discusses best practices in teaching mindfulness to kids.