Remember the clip from the movie "Inside Out"? What happened when the little girl was eating dinner with her parents? Does this sound like a familiar scene from your family dinners? What do you think the girl and her parents could have done differently to take care of the neuroplasticity of the brain? Your primitive brain prepares you to either fight, freeze or run in the hope that you are not noticed. That hunter gatherer brain is the amygdala, that responds to threats - rea

When we think of mindfulness, we may not think of children especially teenagers. Mindfulness seems to be for adults in their busy lifestyles, stressed out and juggling their multiple lifes. But a growing body of evidence suggests that mindfulness practice could be beneficial to teens. It helping them cultivate empathy besides building concentration and handling stress. In short, mindfulness can help adolescents navigate the challenges of adolescence. As parents or teachers, w

How can you help a child who is having an emotional melt down? Learn brain-science basics and the two simple steps to calm a child who is experiencing intense emotions. In this video, Author and Psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel demonstrates a step-by-step approach to help a child manage strong emotions. At the same time Dr. Siegel explains how this process is working at a biological level by “squirting soothing neurotransmitters” in the brain! #dansiegel #mindfulness #mindfulparen

“For more and more of us, home has really less to do with a piece of soil than, you could say, with a piece of soul. If somebody suddenly asks me, “Where’s your home?” I think about my sweetheart or my closest friends or the songs that travel with me wherever I happen to be. I began to think that really, movement was only as good as the sense of stillness that you could bring to it to put it into perspective. Something in me had really been crying out for stillness, but of co

One of the first exercise we teach the kids in our class is mindful listening. We start with the simple act of sitting in the right posture, closing their eyes to reflect willingness and intent. We then chime a bell and invite children to listen to the bell through the whole sound of the bell. They have to listen to the bell through the whole process of chiming: the moment the bell rings till the moment it ends. End as defined: No trace of any sound (Absolute stillness). They

This article is a follow-up for the Mind-Jar/Glitter Jar Mindfulness Exercise. It tells you how to make a mind jar. “Mind in a Jar” Purpose: To teach children that they can calm their bodies and minds with deep breathing Supplies needed: Jars Water Glitter (Use Amazon) Procedure: Add water in a Jar. Add lots of glitter. Simple And Easy.. Share your experience with us.. #mindfulnessforkids #mindfulness #mindfulparenting #meditation

The Mindfulness exercise called the Mind Jar or the Glitter Jar or the snow globe is an interesting exercise to teach mindfulness to childre

In this short video, Deepak Chopra offers exercises and tips for kids to experience true love for themselves and find joy through the practice of meditation and positive thought. Endeavoring to love oneself to the fullest at all ages is essential for a confident and happy life. This exercise can help kids mitigate their difficult feelings without unhealthily suppressing negativity. #mindfulness #mindfulparenting #deepakchopra #meditation

Newton came up with his theory of gravity while sitting and contemplating under an apple tree. Einstein came up with his theory of relativity while looking at the clock from his patent office. Path breaking ideas do not come when you are checking your e-mails. They come when you are still, when you are in a moment of quiet. Start with just 5 minutes of meditation. Experience it and find yourself delving into your own story #mindfulness #meditation #ariannahuffington #mindfulp