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In these uncertain times, familiar foundations seem to be shifting. Welcome to Yoga Solutions! I’m Susanna Barkataki, your host, inviting you to explore how yogic tools can help navigate these shifts. What stories are you telling yourself about the world? What practices or tools are you reaching for? This podcast explores how yoga can address daily life challenges, offering practical tools and insights for personal and collective growth. We’ll draw from yoga tools, philosophy, world civilizations, and the vibrant Yoke Yoga community to provide keys to success in this new Era of Empathy and Intelligence. Join me in solo episodes and expert conversations to uncover the wisdom needed for a future-forward life, focusing on wisdom and empathy in action for personal and collective growth and healing. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to yoga, you’ll find valuable insights to support and inspire your journey. Let’s embark on this path together to shape our stories and heal ourselves and the world, exploring skills for optimal health and wellness in the new Era of Intelligence and Empathy.
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In today's episode of Yoga Solutions, I connect with the inspiring Emily Haight, a dedicated yoga teacher who has been guiding students of all ages since 2016. With a passion for making yoga accessible to everyone, Emily specializes in adaptive yoga for teens and young adults with special needs, as well as yoga programs in elementary schools. Her work focuses on the social-emotional well-being of children, helping them develop essential skills for self-regulation, focus, and confidence.
Emily and I dive into the transformative power of yoga for children, exploring how movement, breath, and mindfulness help young people navigate big emotions, build resilience, and develop lifelong tools for well-being. We discuss the importance of making yoga fun and engaging, the role of trauma-informed practices, and how even the simplest techniques—like the yoga pledge or the SA TA NA MA meditation—can create profound shifts in children's lives. Plus, Emily shares actionable ways parents, teachers, and caregivers can introduce yoga to kids, no matter their background or experience.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- [00:02:04] The Yoga Pledge: A Simple Ritual for Focus and Presence
- [00:03:47] SA TA NA MA Meditation: A Tool for Self-Regulation
- [00:11:54] Making Yoga Fun: Games, Poses, and Stories
- [00:19:10] The Science Behind Yoga for Children’s Mental Health
- [00:21:04] Teaching Kids to Shift Their Energy with Breath and Movement
Quotes from the Episode:
"We often tell kids to 'calm down,' but we don’t teach them how. Yoga gives them the tools to actually do it."
"It’s science, but it feels like magic. When children experience yoga’s benefits, it transforms their ability to navigate the world."
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