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Join me and special guest expert Incia Palmeri to dive into the magical world of kids yoga. In this episode we will talk about the importance of kids yoga, some of the ways that Incia has seen yoga transform children, what a kids yoga class looks like, and some of her favourite books and resources for sharing yoga and mindfulness with children. This is definitely one of my favourite episodes on the podcast, so I highly encourage you to brew a warm (or cold) cup of tea and allow yourself to absorb all of the amazing information Incia has to share. Key Topics Discussed: 0:40: Introducing Incia  2:10: Reflecting on Kids Yoga Teacher Training  9:40: Incia’s Journey teaching kids’ yoga  21:35: What does a kids yoga class look like?  27:45: Incia’s favourite kids’ yoga books/resources  31:15: Affirmations for kids  37:17: How Incia has seen yoga and mindfulness impact children  48:25: How you can practice/work/learn with Incia  Resources discussed Sounds True Kids: https://www.soundstrue.com/collections/discover-books-for-kids Bala Kids Books: https://www.shambhala.com/bala-kids/ Lucinda's Magical Yoga Adventure: https://www.etsy.com/listing/483391506/lucindas-magical-yoga-adventure-book-and Upcoming ways to learn with Incia: Kids Yoga Teacher Training Retreat [August 6-7]: https://onceuponamat.ca/ola/services/outdoor-kids-yoga-teacher-training Once Upon a Rainbow Summer School (Caledon, ON) [August 2022]: https://onceuponamat.ca/ola For more information follow Incia on Instagram @onceponamat or visit her website: https://onceuponamat.ca ----------------------------------- For more Yoga and Mindfulness resources follow Danielle on instagram @daniellebalsez or visit her website https://www.daniellebalsez.com Join the Free Facebook Community "The Calm Corner" for all things mindfulness and calm: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaforstressrelease Download your free stress release toolkit: bit.ly/FreeStressReleasePractice 

In this episode, I will guide you through a bedtime affirmation meditation. This meditation is the perfect way to end your day; planting seeds of positive thoughts that will integrate as you sleep and continue to blossom over the days that follow. Wishing you the sweetest of dreams. Want to improve your sleep through yoga & mindfulness? Check out Yoga for Better Sleep: https://danielledsouza.offeringtree.com/online_store  Join the next live online women's circle: https://daniellebalsez.com/womens-circles  Join the next live online mini retreat/workshop: https://daniellebalsez.com/workshops Want some free resources? Become apart of my FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaforstressrelease Download your free stress release toolkit: https://www.subscribepage.com/b5s5t6

In this episode, I will guide you through a morning affirmation meditation. This meditation is a beautiful way to start your day with confidence and ease. If you find any affirmations in particular that you enjoy, listen to them again, write them down and read them to yourself every day. Affirmations are even more powerful when we share them with ourself in our own voice. If you would like to learn how to create your own affirmations (a truly powerful practice), join me on May 29th for Know Your Worth, a confidence building workshop themed around the solar plexus chakra. You can find all the details here: https://www.daniellebalsez.com/workshops

In this episode you will learn all about affirmations. I will cover: what is an affirmation; why affirmations are so powerful; my own experience with affirmations as well as some of my favourite ones to use; and how you can begin to integrate affirmations into your life today. If you would like to learn more about affirmations with me join my upcoming workshop on May 28th called "Know Your Worth" where we will be creating our own affirmations, flowing through a solar plexus chakra Hatha Yoga practice, and integrating it all with a guided meditation. Details here: https://daniellebalsez.com/workshops If you have any questions, please send them to: [email protected] Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/daniellebalsez

This guided meditation practice will help you connect to your soft, intuitive and wise feminine energy. In a world where we are constantly stimulated and so busy doing, the feminine energy invites us to just be. Allow this meditation to be a wonderful self care practice for you to reconnect to your feminine energy and invite in more balance.  Learn more about what feminine energy is by listening to episode 65: What is Feminine Energy If you would like to join in on my upcoming women's circle on May 15, you can find more details here: https://daniellebalsez.com/womens-circles  If you have any questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

The feminine energy is powerful and gentle at the same time. It is our restful, nurturing nature that we do not tap into often enough and is key to managing overwhelm and feeling more balanced. In this mini lesson I will discuss what feminine energy is, why it is so important, and a few ways you can begin to connect to your feminine energy today.  Join me next week for a guided meditation to connect to your feminine energy.  Join me for an upcoming women's circle, next session on May 15. Details here: https://www.daniellebalsez.com/womens-circles

In this week's episode I will guide you through a 20 minute meditation journey that will take you through each chakra - from root to crown. We will connect to the colours  and energy of each chakra and seal it all in with affirmations. If you are interested to explore further: Join my upcoming Exploring the Chakras yoga and meditation series starting May 4: https://daniellebalsez.com/yogaclasses Join a chakra workshop: https://daniellebalsez.com/workshops Work with me 1:1 through my chakra balance program: https://daniellebalsez.com/chakrabalance Follow me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellebalsez for a chance to win a chakra related prize package very soon! For questions, comments or collaborations please email [email protected]

This week's episode is an introduction to the chakras. If you have ever been curious to learn about them, or just want a quick recap, this is the episode for you. I will discuss what the chakras are and explain some of the themes associate with each - you will soon understand why they are such a powerful tool for balance as they cover such a wide array of topics. If you are interested to explore further: Join my upcoming Exploring the Chakras yoga and meditation series: https://daniellebalsez.com/yogaclasses  Join a chakra workshop: https://daniellebalsez.com/workshops  Work with me 1:1 through my chakra balance program: https://daniellebalsez.com/chakrabalance Follow me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniellebalsez for a chance to win a chakra related prize package very soon!

This meditation is all about connecting to the earth element (based on traditional Chinese medicine), offering ourselves grounding, balance, and support to invite more serenity and peace into our lives. Free Resources Download my Journey to Self Love toolkit - available for free until March 25: https://www.yesandyoga.com/selflove Join my Facebook community Yoga and Mindfulness for Stress Release: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaforstressrelease Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesand_yoga Yoga Classes Join my upcoming yoga series themed around the earth element: https://danielledsouza.offeringtree.com/offerings For collaborations, sponsorships or other inquiries, please email [email protected]

This meditation is especially for those of you who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Stress is the body’s natural reaction to pressures from a situation or life event. While a small amount of stress is normal, when we are constantly in a stressed state, our mind and body just can’t function the way it’s supposed to. This is a short practice that you can return to time and time again to help manage stress and give your mind and body an opportunity to rest and heal. Download my free self love toolkit: https://www.yesandyoga.com/selflove Connect with me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesand_yoga Join my Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaforstressrelease

This week’s meditation is intended to support you in restoring your mind-heart connection, so that you can make decisions with more ease and clarity. Access my free self love toolkit which includes journaling prompts, affirmations and a guided meditation: https://www.yesandyoga.com/selflove 

This meditation is meant to inspire you to find awe in the everyday – to be inspired by the seemingly small things in life, enabling you to remember how much beauty is around and within you.  Move, Breathe + Meditate with me: https://danielledsouza.offeringtree.com/schedule Access my pre-recorded series: Balance Your Doshas: https://danielledsouza.offeringtree.com/online_store/balance-your-doshas Follow me on instagram: @yesand_yoga