mindfulness lessons + more
Laura Greenfield leads “Rocking a stuffed animal to sleep”
Laura Greenfield rocks a stuffed animal to sleep on her tummy in this lovely DIY video. Laura made it in response to COVID-19 for her lucky preschool students (ages 2-3) to watch with their parents while staying at home. Laura teaches at C5 Children's School in San Francisco. #stayhome #staysafe #stayconnected.
Everyday Freedom - Susan's Talk at Heart-Mind 2019
In the noise and confusion of modern life it’s often lost on us that while we can’t necessarily change every situation, we have the freedom to choose how we respond.
Susan demonstrates the Snow Globe Game
By moving our attention away from what we're thinking to an experience in the moment, our minds help our bodies settle.
Friendly Wishes & Imaginary Hugs
A delightful adaptation/mash-up of two mindful games — Friendly Wishes and Imaginary Hugs.
Drop the Monkeys for Older Children and Teens!
A colorful chain of plastic monkeys demonstrates how to notice thoughts and let them go.
Balloon Arms, a Mindful Game to Help Kids Pay Attention
We practice focusing by slowly moving our arms up and down, or back and forth, in sync with each other’s movements.
Mindfulness helps cultivate the perspective, "We'll See" - Linda Graham talks with Susan Kaiser Greenland
Linda Graham interviews Susan Kaiser Greenland for her series, Conversations on Recovering Resilience.
Calm Under Pressure
Are you feeling under pressure or overwhelmed? Susan demonstrates what stress and pressure do to our bodies and how to move through them.
Meditation in a Jar
Watch how easy it is to settle your mind when it's busy! then, listen to this guided meditation to give it a try.
Meditation For When You’re Upset - Smell the Roses, Blow out the Candle
Feeling upset or annoyed? Here's a tip for calming down anytime you feel worked up.
Meditating on Sound
Listening to sound is a great way to practice meditation. This meditation will help you feel focused and relaxed at the same time.
How an Apple Can Help Kids Understand What’s Happening Now
Our past is a part of us, but we needn't get distracted by it. Nor, do we need to be preoccupied with what will happen in the future. Instead, we can enjoy the moment.
Sweet Dreams
Let any worries, stress and strain drop away in this bedtime routine. lie flat on your back with your arms by your sides, close your eyes, and you’re ready to begin.
Games from IK Class at Toluca Lake
A clip of an Inner Kids mindful awareness class from the documentary Spiritual Revolution produced and directed by Alan Swyer. With Gene Lushtak, Daniel Davis, Peri Doslu, Karen Eastman, and Susan Kaiser Greenland
Fun House Mirrors
We sit or stand face-to-face and choose a leader. When the leader slowly moves we mirror the movement. (Game led by Annaka Harris.)
Pass the Cup
Using teamwork, and by paying attention to what’s happening around us, we pass a cup without spilling a drop of water.
Melting Ice
We hold a cube of ice until it melts to notice the difference between a feeling and a reaction. (Game led by Gene Lushtak.)
Friendly Wishes
We imagine that everyone is happy, safe, healthy, and living in peace to practice kindness and concentration.