//podcastplus.net/feed/yoga-in-my-school~1d5677ff Empowering you to explore mindfulness and movement with youth. What began in 2009 as a way to connect with other leaders in the kids yoga community has grown into the longest running kids yoga podcast. Donna Freeman is passionate about all things yoga. She covers a wide variety of topics aimed at highlighting amazing work being done and providing tools and tips for immediate use in your life, classes and work. She is the founder of Yoga In My School and the author of 'Once Upon a Pose: A Guide to Yoga Adventure Stories for Children.' She can be found on Instagram @DonnaKFreeman. Become a supporter of our show with a donation https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 The incredible Hala Khouri is our guest in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast. Hala brings her extensive expertise in somatic experiencing, psychology, social justice, movement, and mindfulness as we discuss trauma informed parenting. Discover parenting with curiosity and awareness of our own conditioning so we can be more sensitive to the complex reality of raising another human being. Highlights include 1:10 Who is Hala Khouri? 4:45 Theory vs Reality of Parenting 7:08 Parenting in Community 8:28 Trauma Informed Parenting 12:40 Recognizing and handling triggers 15:40 Impact of trauma on parenting 21:28 Embodied parenting 25:08 Mirroring: What is it and how to use it? Connect with Hala Facebook Instagram Read her book Peace from Anxiety: Get Grounded, Build Resilience, & Stay Connect Amidst the Chaos Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Train to be Trauma Informed Trauma Informed Yoga and Min... Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 The incredible Hala Khouri is our guest in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast. Hala brings her extensive expertise in somatic experiencing, psychology, social justice, movement, and mindfulness as we discuss trauma informed parenting. Discover parenting with curiosity and awareness of our own conditioning so we can be more sensitive to the complex reality of raising another human being. Highlights include 1:10 Who is Hala Khouri? 4:45 Theory vs Reality of Parenting 7:08 Parenting in Community 8:28 Trauma Informed Parenting 12:40 Recognizing and handling triggers 15:40 Impact of trauma on parenting 21:28 Embodied parenting 25:08 Mirroring: What is it and how to use it? Connect with Hala Facebook Instagram Read her book Peace from Anxiety: Get Grounded, Build Resilience, & Stay Connect Amidst the Chaos Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Train to be Trauma Informed Trauma Informed Yoga and Min... Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 The incredible Hala Khouri is our guest in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast. Hala brings her extensive expertise in somatic experiencing, psychology, social justice, movement, and mindfulness as we discuss trauma informed parenting. Discover parenting with curiosity and awareness of our own conditioning so we can be more sensitive to the complex reality of raising another human being. Highlights include 1:10 Who is Hala Khouri? 4:45 Theory vs Reality of Parenting 7:08 Parenting in Community 8:28 Trauma Informed Parenting 12:40 Recognizing and handling triggers 15:40 Impact of trauma on parenting 21:28 Embodied parenting 25:08 Mirroring: What is it and how to use it? Connect with Hala Facebook Instagram Read her book Peace from Anxiety: Get Grounded, Build Resilience, & Stay Connect Amidst the Chaos Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Train to be Trauma Informed Trauma Informed Yoga and Min... Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11669840-trauma-informed-parenting-with-hala-khouri.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 Lately there has been a huge increase in interest regarding breath work and exercises for kids and teens. In this episode Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, shares some amazing information about the benefits of breath work/ pranayama for calming emotions, balancing the brain, stimulating energy, improving focus, and much more. Find Pranayama for Kids and Teens booklet here Watch Pranayama for Kids Playlist on YouTube Study with Donna and become a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance from the comfort of your own home. Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Suggestions for the show - email donna@yogainmyschool.com SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcast find us on your fave podcast provider - subscribe, rate, comment and share Support the show Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 Lately there has been a huge increase in interest regarding breath work and exercises for kids and teens. In this episode Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, shares some amazing information about the benefits of breath work/ pranayama for calming emotions, balancing the brain, stimulating energy, improving focus, and much more. Find Pranayama for Kids and Teens booklet here Watch Pranayama for Kids Playlist on YouTube Study with Donna and become a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance from the comfort of your own home. Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Suggestions for the show - email donna@yogainmyschool.com SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcast find us on your fave podcast provider - subscribe, rate, comment and share Support the show Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 Lately there has been a huge increase in interest regarding breath work and exercises for kids and teens. In this episode Donna Freeman, founder of Yoga In My School, shares some amazing information about the benefits of breath work/ pranayama for calming emotions, balancing the brain, stimulating energy, improving focus, and much more. Find Pranayama for Kids and Teens booklet here Watch Pranayama for Kids Playlist on YouTube Study with Donna and become a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Yoga Alliance from the comfort of your own home. Connect with Donna/Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Suggestions for the show - email donna@yogainmyschool.com SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podcast find us on your fave podcast provider - subscribe, rate, comment and share Support the show Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/11443290-pranayama-for-kids-and-teens-physical-emotional-and-mental-benefits.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 In this episode Donna chats with Ashley Fontes, founder of Read and Yoga , a Mom, author, and yogi who combines her loves to share the joy and benefits of yoga with children. Ashley's neurodivergent children have inspired her to combine beloved children's books with movement to provide them with life skills of literacy and self regulation. She is real, raw, and an amazing example of doing your best and exceling amidst the busyness of life. Highlights: 3:01 Hello Ashley Fontes 4:11 Importance of Literacy and Movement 6:59 Read and Yoga Podcast 10:27 Yoga Fables: teaching yamas and niyamas to children 18:05 How yoga helps busy Moms 21:18 Inviting kids to fall in love with yoga 23:40 Advice for starting with yoga and kids books 25:57 Finding Ashley online STUDY WITH DONNA THIS SUMMER Teaching Kids Yoga Level 1 online course PLUS one day workshop August 20, 2022 (in person/via Zoom) - includes personal coaching Connect with Ashley Website Facebook Instagram Conne... Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 In this episode Donna chats with Ashley Fontes, founder of Read and Yoga , a Mom, author, and yogi who combines her loves to share the joy and benefits of yoga with children. Ashley's neurodivergent children have inspired her to combine beloved children's books with movement to provide them with life skills of literacy and self regulation. She is real, raw, and an amazing example of doing your best and exceling amidst the busyness of life. Highlights: 3:01 Hello Ashley Fontes 4:11 Importance of Literacy and Movement 6:59 Read and Yoga Podcast 10:27 Yoga Fables: teaching yamas and niyamas to children 18:05 How yoga helps busy Moms 21:18 Inviting kids to fall in love with yoga 23:40 Advice for starting with yoga and kids books 25:57 Finding Ashley online STUDY WITH DONNA THIS SUMMER Teaching Kids Yoga Level 1 online course PLUS one day workshop August 20, 2022 (in person/via Zoom) - includes personal coaching Connect with Ashley Website Facebook Instagram Conne... Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 In this episode Donna chats with Ashley Fontes, founder of Read and Yoga , a Mom, author, and yogi who combines her loves to share the joy and benefits of yoga with children. Ashley's neurodivergent children have inspired her to combine beloved children's books with movement to provide them with life skills of literacy and self regulation. She is real, raw, and an amazing example of doing your best and exceling amidst the busyness of life. Highlights: 3:01 Hello Ashley Fontes 4:11 Importance of Literacy and Movement 6:59 Read and Yoga Podcast 10:27 Yoga Fables: teaching yamas and niyamas to children 18:05 How yoga helps busy Moms 21:18 Inviting kids to fall in love with yoga 23:40 Advice for starting with yoga and kids books 25:57 Finding Ashley online STUDY WITH DONNA THIS SUMMER Teaching Kids Yoga Level 1 online course PLUS one day workshop August 20, 2022 (in person/via Zoom) - includes personal coaching Connect with Ashley Website Facebook Instagram Conne... Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/episodes/10848980-reading-yoga-fables-and-neurodivergence.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/10498776-yoga-for-individuals-w-intellectual-and-developmental-delays-and-disabilities.mp3 Sarah Henderson is an expert on yoga for everyone, especially yoga for those outside the norm. Come along in this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast to explore yoga for individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. Discover the beauty of accessible yoga and see the many ways to adapt and expand the practice of yoga to empower and enable all people. Highlights 1:32 Welcome Sarah Henderson 6:42 Overriding Principles when teaching individuals w disabilities and delays 12:50 Presence is Participation 18:22 Yoga is more than poses 22:15 Examples of accessible yoga: boat pose 24:40 Exploring emotions 26:12 Go to yoga props/activities to use during class 31:17 Consistency and routine 35:05 Disabilities and Differences in the Classroom Connect with Sarah Facebook Instagram Website Training w Sarah and Om Schooled CONNECT with Yoga In My School Web Instagram Facebook Train w Yoga In My School/Donna Freeman SUBSCRIBE to Yoga In My School podca... Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/729494/10498776-yoga-for-individuals-w-intellectual-and-developmental-delays-and-disabilities.mp3