Cool kids relaxed

 Relax Kids is an amazingly versatile and family friendly program that assists children in their social and emotional development. Relaxation, meditation, breathing and yoga are methods identified as assisting in preventing and even reversing challenging behaviours that may be seen to hamper positive relationships.   The techniques identified within the Relax Kids program can support and enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, confidence, concentration and mindfulness and, as such, cognitive and all other developmental areas for children and adults alike. Parents and teachers can incorporate relaxation into the daily routine.  Some exercises in self esteem and self control as well as physical stretches and massage provide a positive start or end to the day.
It is recognised that the impact of words with action are more lasting.  Imagine, therefore, a focused affirmation impacting directly to enhance positive self esteem when coupled with a peer to peer massage, some simple yoga postures, or even a recognised gesture.
Relax Kids is a concept introduced by Marneta Viegas.  With her combined experience in childcare, entertainment and relaxation, the program Marneta devised focusses on seven steps that she (and I must agree!) felt provided the most balanced and holistic method for children to deal with challenges in an appropriate and empowering way.  The 7 'award winning' steps:  Move, Play, Stretch, Feel, Breathe, Believe and Relax assist in the management of emotions and the development of appropriate social skills fundamental to developing relationships.
 Parents and teachers can download a free mp3 of spoken meditation and a pack relevant to them at the website www.relaxkids.com.  The free pack for parents can be downloaded here: 21 Day Relaxation Pack.  Classes will be available in Wagga shortly.  Dates and time will be listed on a separate tab within this blog shortly.  If you are interested, please message me on this blog or at coolkidscalm@gmail.com.  Alternatively, pick up a flyer from Realigned Pilates, 40 Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga.