Why is mindfulness so important now?

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Research shows that our kids’ mental health is in crisis, especially girls & kids who identify as LGBTQIA+

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Kids are struggling, and I think we can see it. Even before the pandemic, feelings of sadness and hopelessness had increased tenfold among young people, but since 2020, this has only increased.

 

Some stress & worry is completely normal for teens - it is a time of great transition in their lives. But research shows that more and more, anxiety & depression is interfering with teens' ability to succeed, to cope and to go about their lives.

 

We see that young people are  are numbing their feelings with technology & social media. Kids who were once confident & settled are now dealing with feelings of anxiety & depression. 

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It is clear then that our youth need help, so what can we do?

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How can you help?

 

• Listen. Don't try to fix, just listen. Being there for them, believing them and being on their side is sometimes all they need.

• Ask questions & be involved in their lives, even when they push you away. 

• Continue to hold technology boundaries for them. As much as they may want to numb their hard feelings with technology, it is so much healthier to feel & process the tough emotions.

• Help them to learn (& practice!) tools for their mental health toolkit (like yoga, mindfulness, breathing)

• Do not be afraid to seek professional help 

 

How I can help support you:

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It is my mission in life is to empower & strengthen tweens & teens (especially those who identify as female or non-binary) in this world, through the medium of yoga, meditation, mindfulness & breath work.

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I offer a myriad of services to meet your tween/teen where they are in life - whether that is 1:1 in person, self-guided, group classes. I want to set them up for success.

 

Why me?

 

• I am an experienced yoga & meditation teacher (I trained with Rodney Yee) with over 10 years experience in the mindfulness field, 

• I am specifically trained in the developing bodies & minds of childreen & teens with Cosmic Kids Yoga 

• I lead highly acclaimed and sold out tween yoga classes, and tween yoga camps 

• I have my own lived experience of anxiety, and creating the necessary toolkit to live alongside anxiety. I take care of my own mental health, so I can help you and your children strengthen theirs. ​

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The services I offer:

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• Weekly Junior Yoga Classes (K-2) click here

• Weekly Tween Yoga Class - click here

• Weekly Teen Yoga Class - click here

• Summer Junior & Tween Yoga Camps - click here

• Summer Teen Yoga Retreat (7 nights sleepaway in Vermont) - click here

• Quarterly Parent/Tween Yoga Classes - sign up to be informed when the next class is available

• Private Tween & Teen Mindfulness & Yoga Instruction - message me