Building Strong Brains and Hearts Through The Magic of Being Here: Evidence-based mindfulness tools and techniques that Build Resilience, And support feelings of calm, healing and connection
Build Strong, Resilient Brains and Hearts With Help From Our Animal Friends
With themes such as “I am enough” with Finny the Frogfish, “Resilient Deer in Winter,” and “Gentle Breezes and Bluebirds,” we hope you enjoy our collection of mindful activity packs for homes, classrooms, and providers who work with children and families. Our programs and activities are evidence-based, and bring calm, healing and connection.
A Calming Corner: 12 Unique Corner Design Ideas
How to create a calming corner: Nourish your senses, body, and mind by creating a cosy, nurturing, mindful nook in your home. Decorate your space with your favourite cushions, pillows, blankets, an eco-friendly yoga mat, and props like a singing bowl, plants, and succulents. Add aromatherapy to your space with scents like peppermint and lavender in oil diffusers, essential oils, and candles. In partnership with Redfin.
The Benefits of Nature On Our Mental Health
Getting out in nature can help us feel more connected to the world around us, which can in turn help us feel more connected to ourselves. Using mindfulness to bridge the gap, we can help to build brain architecture through exploring nature mantras, observation, breathing techniques and grounding ourselves.
Connecting To Nature And Accepting Change Through Mandala Making
Through times of hardship and struggle such as what many of us are experiencing now, creating mandalas are a great way for kids and adults alike to focus their minds through this therapeutic activity.
Om:Pop With Family Support H&F: Resilience
Supporting your child, being focused on them when you are interacting, and providing a loving, trusting relationship is the best way to help your child to build resilience. - Family Support, Hammersmith and Fulham
Om:Pop With Family Support H&F: Serve and Return
We were delighted to lead two Om:Pop Sessions with Family Support, Hammersmith and Fulham focused on the topic of “Serve and Return.” Our bespoke yoga, brain building and meditation sessions at Cathnor Park Children’s Centre and Melcombe Children’s Centre focused on integrating positive, back-and-forth interactions between caregivers and their little ones.
Om:Pop With Family Support H&F: Air Traffic Control
The second week of October brings us the theme of “Air Traffic Control” for our Om:Pop Series with Family Support, Hammersmith and Fulham and Bubble + Sprout. Our bespoke yoga, brain building and meditation session at Cathnor Children’s Centre focused on the brain’s executive function and self-regulatory skills.
Om:Pop With Family Support H&F: Stress Response
We have leaped out of September and into October, continuing our Om:Pop Series with Family Support, Hammersmith and Fulham and Bubble + Sprout. It has been so wonderful being with families, as we bring bespoke mindfulness, yoga and brain building sessions to them. The theme for the first week at Cathnor Park Children’s Centre was “Stress Response.”