Today was day 2 of Grounded Kids 95 hour Certification Intensive Online. In a group that totals 15, there is 1 black woman. Out of hundreds of Grounded Kids teachers, less than 50 are black. I will spend time figuring out how to correct such a discrepancy but first I have a lot to learn.
For the research lovers and naysayers, the believers needing back up, parents wanting proof and the educators pursuing funding, this is for you…
IAYSM Research Bibliography A comprehensive listing of research articles and papers compiled by Adenia Linker IASYM Bibliography final
Benefits of Yoga for Psychosocial Well-Being in US High School Curriculum- Noggle et al
Improvement in Static Motor Performance following Yogic Training of School Children- Telles et al.
Does it feel true now or is it a good reminder?
This is what I ask my students after they pull a card from the Elemental Mantras & Mandalas set. (The card in this photo may appear larger – it’s a prototype) Time and time again I am struck by the sincere consideration students give this question before sharing their truth.
Oh Ethiopia, how quickly you stole my heart! I originally set off on the journey to Africa to provide art therapy based art classes through a local non-profit in Atlanta called drawchange. The goal was to expose a group of impoverished children to art and allow them to express themselves through a variety of art mediums,
It’s Monday after 3 days of grounding 17 grown ups in the art and design of teaching kids yoga Grounded style. I lean back in my chair at lunch, unable to carry on a conversation, and say to Sedef “I’m drained.” Instantly, my body recognized this as untrue.
