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Studies have shown that young people who learn healthy coping skills early on are better able to navigate problems later in life and thrive as adults.Now more tha...
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A Giant Oak stood near a brook in which grew some slender Reeds. When the wind blew, the great Oak stood proudly upright with its hundred arms uplifted to the sky...
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Fear is a bad reason to do or not do anything. Fear causes people to respond in a defensive way rather than with trust, confidence and self-worth.Think about all ...
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Being in nature is on top of my list for coming back to balance, back to myself, back to peace and happiness…Kids and teens sometimes complain about long walks in...
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We are not all the same, but we are all equally important.Recently I was very inspired by the world response to the Corona Virus. I think that it is the first tim...
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Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, and it is one of the most important qualities we can nurture in young people. Research sug...
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Each one of us is a little light, but together we are a powerful force to reckon with! Together we ARE MAKING a difference!This class is a part of our series on h...
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Sometimes we may feel powerless against all of the changes that are happening around us and the suffering in the world.We may feel helpless in what we can do to h...
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This 4-week series of FREE yoga and mindfulness workshops is designed to empower parents, educators, yoga teachers, and children with practical tools for mental h...
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Ever wondered what your yoga mat is truly capable of? The ancient yogis didn’t need mats, blocks, or designer water bottles—they practiced on earth, grass, and sh...
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This Halloween class plan is part of Rainbow Yoga's evolving teaching library, now supported by the Rainbow Yoga Class Builder. The difference is that this one is...
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Ghostbusters is a classic! And it's perfect for Halloween!The movie is set in New York City and follows a group of eccentric scientists who start a paranormal ext...
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