floop for kids

As a classroom teacher for over two decades and a Deep Play for Kids Mindfulness & Yoga teacher, I am thrilled to share my original children's mindful movement and guided relaxation routine I call "Floop."  It is inspired by the teachings of Missy Brown's Deep Play for Kids.  Floop is a curiosity based routine centered around mindful movement and guided visualization/relaxation.  When students are in tune with their inner worlds and can get curious about how they feel, and what they do, or say; they are more apt to discover for themselves what is beneficial.  

Floop is simple.  Feel, move, breathe, and rest, affording students an opportunity to acknowledge and their feelings, experience them by allowing them to move through their bodies, breathe to reset the nervous system and affirm how they WANT to feel and visualize a relaxing story in their mind benefitting in a multitude of ways including   First, students are guided through a feelings and energy check in followed by playful mindful movement & a guided visualization and relaxation story.  The "Floop" routine exposes children to a flowing loop of infinite opportunities to tune into the sensations in their bodies and learn to "drive the vehicle" that is the body.  All of this is underpinned with encouragement to grow a relationship with the authentic self. Many times the star of the yoga "show" is our precious Meddy Teddy.  Meddy is a lovable, huggable and bendable teddy bear who enjoys helping children access their inner worlds through presence.

Meddy says, "To awaken the peace, let your worries release; sit, breathe, and be in bear bliss." Having Meddy around during Blissful Literacy sessions & group mindful movement classes is a sure way for children to destress, imagine, play and rest. I have a deep knowing that every child, every classroom, every home and every library should have at least one Meddy Teddy.  I believe this so deeply to my core, that I have collaborated with Meddy and we decided Lotus Mind Learning was the perfect place to promote more Meddies.  Please reach out to me for any Meddy Teddy questions and orders for your child, program, school or organization.

I offer parents a Lotus Mind experience unique to their child's interests.  I spend time observing and noticing how your child experiences movement, mindfulness & learning.  Your child's sense of self and of their world is brought into each session allowing for deeper connection and meaning to mindful movement and guided relaxation.  You are likely to witness your child  transfer skills practiced in  Floop into everyday life thus bringing more peace, ease and joy to your child and YOU!

I am grateful to be able to offer group children's mindful movement & guided visualization classes, called FLOOP!  Sessions are tailored to the needs of the children while bringing a playful, peaceful and curious approach to presence.  Children are able to gain an understanding of their inner worlds... simply put for children, mindful movement IS connection & learning!  Connection of mind, body, breath and that thing inside that makes us each unique individuals.  Mindful connection also looks like creating a brave space for children to explore their inner world in a supportive community centered environment.  Group classes can be offered virtually and at some in person locations.