Life is about Balance

Structured, mindful stillness develops self-awareness – reducing anxiety, frustration, fear and helplessness. Breathing techniques give a child the tools to self-regulate their body’s mental energy Cultivating non-judgmental self-awareness is one of the best and easiest gifts we can give ourselves.  Benefits of Meditation Better Creativity A Clearer Memory Better Awareness Better Ability to Deal with Stress as it Comes A Healthier Mind and Body How do we do this?    We breathe. The Plotting of Stillness We begin the Art of Stillness each class by spending one minute holding a rock, or other nature element. Each class the stillness time increases incrementally – by doing this it literally trains a child in the art of being okay with… nothing. Pretty cool. Here’s the facts on  development. Plot Your Own Story – On & Off the Mat