Mindfulness & Meditation
Does your child need opportunities to slow down, deal w/ emotions, & find peace? Explore a variety of mindfulness breathing & meditations to help minimize stress, nervousness, anger, & anxiety and create a sense of peaceful presence..
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Mindfulness and meditation invites a sense of calm in this busy world. Join 200 hr certified yoga teacher, Lisa Wixted, whose niche and additional certification is Kids Yoga, as we explore what is mindfulness. Students will engage in a variety of easy and fun breathing techniques to calm the body and mind while balancing emotions. Breaths are explained and demonstrated in various steps of progression. Classes range from 10-16 minutes. These mindful and meditative techniques can create a positive outlook for your entire life!
Learning Goals
Learn how to reduce nervousness through deep breathing, 3-part breath, and Rocket Breath.Learn how to focus the mind and calm the body using Directive Breathing.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Mindfulness Hand Breaths
Discover how you can connect in mindfulness as you use your hands to direct yourself in intentional breathing exercises. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Mindful Breaths
Explore how mindfulness in breathing calms the body and mind, reduces anxiety and stress, and minimizes nervousness. Engage in deep breaths, 3-part breath, and rocket breath. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Meditation: Tense & Release
Calm the body and mind as you release tension in the body to help you learn to stay in stillness longer. Engage in Progressive Muscle Release where you tighten and release specific areas of the body to invite greater release before you settle into a quiet space. 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Mindful Directive Breath
Explore a Kundalini Directive Breath as you consciously direct the breath to flow in and out the body. Invite breath awareness, decreased stress, calm, and mindfulness. This practice can be done lying down, seated on a blanket, or seated on a chair. 13 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
Mindfulness and meditation is perfect for those dealing with ADHD and autism. It helps to minimize stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and nervousness while creating a sense of peace for the body and mind.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College)
Bachelor's Degree in Science from James Madison University
Mindfulness and meditation is incorporated in all of my yoga classes. I offer fun, energizing, creative, and calming breaths specifically designed for kids to help them connect to their bodies and breath while creating a sense of mindfulness. I have taught Kids Yoga, Family Yoga, and Baby Toddler Me Yoga since 2012. I have a Masters in Education with a certification in K-6th, biology, and earth science. I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology with an Environmental Studies minor. I am a former public school teacher of 5 yrs and homeschool teacher of 10 yrs. I am a 200 hr certified Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Kids Yoga, Mommy Me Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. I've taught Kids Yoga with Parks & Recreation, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah summer camp and after-school program, and STEM camps. I taught weekly in-person and online Kids Yoga at Governors Charter Academy for 4 yrs. Connecting with kids in yoga and mindfulness is my niche and passion!Reviews
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Ages: 6-14
