Sitting upright with your eyes closed isn’t the only way we get into the present moment. Through story-telling, becoming aware of all 5 senses, or even paying attention to the way your feet touch the ground are just a few examples of how Soul Family Wellness practices meditation with all ages.
Breathing and emotions have a cyclical relationship. Using a variety of simple and fun breathwork techniques such as balloon breath, left/right breath (prayanama), or hummingbird breath, kids learn they have complete power in self-soothing and regulation.
Emotional Freed Techniques is a form of energy psychology that combines the mind, body and spirit to encourage emotional and physical wellness. EFT is rooted from Chinese medicine and focuses on acupuncture points on the body to unblock stored energy to restore health.
We create a space for the child to explore sound, listen, play the instruments and gently fall into deep relaxation. Sound therapy has many positive effects including improvement in listening, learning and communication.
Reiki is “universal life energy” and is an ancient Japanese healing method that manipulates energy flow in the body. The beneficial effects of Reiki for children (and adults!) are numerous and anchor into the well-being of the child.
Creating art is a great way for children to explore who they are and express themselves freely. Through the process of making art, children are able to explore their inner world, develop greater self-awareness, express thoughts and feelings, access self-esteem and better cope with stress.
By encouraging children to move and stretch their bodies, they build their mental and physical strength, confidence, empathy and connection to the natural world. We use stories, role-playing and silliness to make yoga fun and co-create the movements together.
Soul Family Wellness uses playtime to observe and gain insights into the child’s life. Through play, we explore emotions and work through any unresolved trauma he/she may be experiencing – and let’s face it, we have been through A LOT in this pandemic. This offering is typically tiered for ages 3-12, however teenagers will benefit as well as they can have a difficult time expressing their innermost feelings in words.
Ecstatic dance is conscious movement and free form meditation. Sacred dance is a journey, connecting back to your body and with others. Soul Family Wellness co-creates the movement and music with the children. We join together in the simple and courageous act of freeform dance, while expressing our authentic selves, raising our confidence, and lowering stress levels.