Category Archives: Behavior

A Somatic Approach Toward a Bully-Free Future

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Yoga Calm

Research shows that children who are bullied often carry a posture and a story of victimization. Trauma, low self-esteem, learning disabilities and obesity also can set up a child for ridicule and rejection. As we’ve noted before, such children begin … Continue reading →

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Bullying & the Language of the Body

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Yoga Calm

A wonderful anecdote from senior yoga teacher Patricia Walden recently caught my eye in a post at Yoga Journal. She recalled a statement BKS Iyengar made to her when she struggled with depression: “If you open your armpits, you’ll never … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Call of Duty?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Yoga Calm

What’s going on with our boys? These days, I’m asked this question a lot by parents and teachers alike. This school year alone, I have done more staff trainings and have been asked to observe and assist teachers more than … Continue reading →

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Things That Go Bang!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Yoga Calm

At our recent Boys & Coyotes Course in Minneapolis, I asked a group of therapists, teachers and other educational professionals, “What do you know about boys?” Some of their answers: They are active. They like to play superheroes. They make … Continue reading →

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