Bite-Sized Mindfulness: An Easy Way for Kids to be Happy and Healthy | KIRA WILLEY | TEDxLehighRiver

Kira presents simple, powerful mindfulness techniques for children that can reduce stress, improve school performance, and help kids manage their behavior and emotions. She shows how easily these short, kid-friendly exercises can be used by anyone, in a variety of settings. Kira Willey is a children’s music artist, kids’ yoga expert and speaker, and creator of Rockin’ Yoga school programs. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to children through her music; her hits include “Colors,” which
was featured in a worldwide Dell commercial. Her most recent release is Mindful Moments for Kids, which won the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and inspired her children’s mindfulness book, Breathe Like a Bear (Rodale Kids). She performs Rockin’ Yoga School Assemblies and Concerts at venues nationwide and leads workshops with teachers and parents to help incorporate yoga and mindfulness into children’s daily lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@luminagershfield]

"It just takes a few short deep breaths to help us feel so much calmer." - yes!

[@jennyconrad5227]

Direct and to the point, easy to understand.

[@pradoview4540]

Wow. I am truly moved. Thank you.

[@kellienorrgard7928]

simple and direct- Love how easy and to the point you made bite size mindfulness!

[@patriciawright3082]

Kira, this is spot on - Thank you for the work you do for our youth - our future

[@pumpkinpie1221]

Thank you for teaching us. It inspires me.

[@susana6095]

Kira. You rock! ❤️

[@ThereseWalley]

Kira amazing TED talk, you are such an inspiration

[@Bennasalsabila]

Thank you so much Kira, you've taught me so much about the importance of breathing!

[@elisaruiz1634]

What you do Will change kids lives their parental and the world ! Thanks you.

[@illuminateyourlife6086]

Absolutely so true and powerful! Love what you do, Kira!

[@amindfulbutterfly]

So wonderful! Thank you so much for this resourceful and informative video!

[@laurenmuriello9787]

Terrific practical exercises, thank you!

[@spiritelle6603]

Oh yes, i have seen a documentary last week about children's brain and it shows some breathing exercises in school. I have just started and kids love it (3-6!)

[@mariabarr4345]

This is why Dance For The Sun is my number 1 tool in my class

[@llamedica]

Thank you from a grateful Dad!

[@beccacarnes4288]

Love this! Such simple ways to integrate mindfulness into our lives and our children's lives.

[@hpolland1]

Some really lovely ideas!! Really enjoyed listening.

[@PsikologHasanArslan]

Wonderful speech.

[@eugeniacoleman-sims3306]

Thank you for a uplifting perspective on how mindfulness can be a useful tool in becoming successful in what ever you want to do in life.