Hello and welcome to Movement and Mindfulness with Jen Champion. Today we will be doing some chair yoga tricks. If you liked this video, please like and subscribe!
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Chair Yoga Tricks I: 6-12 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Hello and welcome to Movement and Mindfulness with Jen Champion.
For this practice, you will need a folding chair with no arms. We hope you enjoy!
Discovering Your Authentic Self
To learn who you are and what you want sometimes you need to unlearn what others tell you.
Authenticity comes from within.Â
It’s natural to want to know how you fit in the world and find your place.Â
But you don’t have to sacrifice who you are to do that.Â
Trust Your Decisions
Do you lean on others to make decisions for you?
Don’t give others the power to change the way you feel about your decisions. There is nothing wrong with asking others for their point of view and seeking advice. But if you disagree with their recommendations, you don’t have to take them.Â
It’s so easy to procrastinate on making decisions due to the fear of making the wrong one.Â
Just because you fear something doesn’t make it true.Â
Remember that no one knows you better than you know yourself.
The best thing you can do is trust your instincts and let them guide you.
Repeat Affirmations
It’s okay to think about your needs! Even though there’s no “I” in team, there is one in independence.Â
Practicing daily affirmations can help keep you on track and tap into the power you have inside.
They can also help you remind you who you are and what makes you unique.
Life is your journey to discovery and every day is a learning opportunity.Â
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings
5 Qualities of Optimal Breathing: Calming Yoga With Jen Champion
Welcome back to Calming Yoga with Jen Champion. Today’s practice is all about 5 qualities of optimal breathing. We hope you enjoy the practice.
The 4th of July: A Kaleidoscope of Impressions
The 4th of July and freedom have different meanings to different people, and our life experiences influence how we feel about it. This year we are embracing a diversity of perspectives; striving to hold space for the views of others and understand their experiences, while also valuing our own experiences.
Asking For Help When You Need It
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or put off asking for help when you needed it?
Our days aren’t always smooth sailing, and we all need a helping hand from time to time. None of us know everything – in fact, life would be pretty boring if we did.
If you are ready to change the way you view asking for help, keep on reading.
Accept The Struggle
There is no such thing as perfection – but there is such a thing as progress.
Even when you feel confident completing a task solo, there is nothing wrong with wanting to learn more and/or seeking another point of view.
After all, there is always more than one way to do something.
Even though your method may be working well right now, that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon.
It takes strength and courage to accept that we don’t know everything.
There is No I in TeamÂ
Now, on one hand, it’s important to be independent and make an effort to figure things out. But at the same time, there is value in teamwork!
Not everything in life can be read about in a book or found on the internet. Some tasks require another set of hands and eyes to tackle. Just because you can do something alone doesn’t always mean you should!
“Asking for help isn’t weak, it’s a great example of how to take care of yourself.” – Charlie Brown
Intro to Sun Salutations: Calming Yoga With Jen Champion
Welcome back to Calming Yoga with Jen Champion. One of the key ingredients to today’s practice is comfort. If you liked this video, please like and subscribe!
Not Feeling Motivated? Here’s What To Do
Motivation doesn’t always show up when we want it to.
Waiting until you get that burst of energy to start or finish a project isn’t exactly ideal, especially when time is of the essence.Â
When motivation doesn’t strike, don’t give up! Try out healthy habits instead.
Begin With The End in Mind
Take time to reflect on what is important to you and begin with the end in mind.
Just imagine how proud and accomplished you’ll feel when that task gets checked off your list.Â
Thinking about how complicated or scary a task at hand may be certainly won’t make the process any easier.
In fact, it can bring on anxiety and stress.Â
And you know what? Once you actually get started, the task may be easier than you originally anticipated.Â
Start Small & Work Your Way Up
Ease into your new habits slowly and start small.Â
What sounds easier….
Doing 100 pushups a day for a week?
or,
Doing one pushup today, two pushups tomorrow, three pushups the next day etc.?
Yes, it will take you a bit longer to get to the 100 pushup goal – but the overall process will be much less overwhelming, and you can work at your own pace.Â
The more you practice committing your time and energy to something, the more you get used to doing it – even if you don’t love it.Â
Link Habits To Your Routine
Establishing a new habit can be a lot easier if you link it to an existing one.
Here’s an example.Â
Let’s say you’d love to start reading every day but feel like you don’t have the time. You work long hours, and by the time you get home, all you want to do is spend time with family and go to sleep.
A great hack is to pick just one daily habit you already have and combine the two – such as drinking coffee on the porch.Â
All you’ll have to do is bring a book out a book when you drink your coffee so that you can do both at the same time.
If you keep at it long enough, before you know it, that activity will likely become second nature.Â
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” -Jim Ryun
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States that has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s. The holiday marks the day in 1865 that slaves in Texas were finally told they were free, about two months after Confederate General Robert E. Lee had surrendered. A full two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation, Gordon Granger, a Union general, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. June 19th is considered the actual day of emancipation.
Although the day has been marked by celebrations for decades, with the nationwide protests calling for racial justice, the day has gained more widespread support. The Black Lives Matter movement, has helped put the discussions of racism at the forefront. In many ways, the change and protests across the country continue to spread awareness of systemic racism in our country. The Juneteenth celebration is a time to understand how race plays a role in society and how it has led to segregation, stereotyping, and exploitation.Â
This is an opportunity for all Americans to remember the oppression of African-Americans throughout our history as well as the engrained framework that has led to systemic racism in our society. This holiday is a time for families, friends, and allies to come together and honor the lives of all those impacted by racism and slavery.Â
A good way to learn more about Juneteenth is to take the time to read articles, watch documentaries, or scroll through social media. To create change and lead a society that is fair and equal for all, it is important to also remember the past.Â
For more information, you can check out the following resources:
So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth? ArticleÂ
Resources for Understanding and Celebrating JuneteenthÂ
A Brief History of Juneteenth: Including Resources for Teachers and Home School Parents
Posture Points: 6-12 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Thank you so much for being part of today’s Movement and Mindfulness practice with Jen Champion for grades 6 – 12. Our practice today is going to focus on posture points. If you liked this video, please like and subscribe!
June is Pride Month
During the month of June, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies are celebrating Pride Month!
Pride first originated a year after the Stonewall Uprisings in New York City. In 1970 the Pride march was a statement that advocated for the LGBTQ+ people’s rights to live in a world free of oppression.
While it is seen as a time for joy and love, it’s also a time for remembrance.Â
Pride is not just an expression of the community with an array of vibrant colors. It is also a commemoration of the history that has fought for freedom.
June is a time to encourage open discussion with family, friends, and colleagues in order to provide a safer space for those to live their truth.Â
We continue to honor the lives of those in the LGBTQ+ community who have paved the way for marginalized people. Through their example, we continue to grow, love, and give a voice to those who need a platform.Â
To learn more you can read non-fiction memoirs, engage in conversation or read articles. There still continues to be inequality but we can continue to spread awareness and compassion.Â
For more information, you can check out the following resources:
This Is What LGBT Life Is Like Around the World | Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols | TED Talks
Library of Congress LGBTQ+ Blogs
Library of Congress LGBTQ+ Studies: A Resource Guide
Home Stretch: 6-12 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Thank you so much for being part of today’s Movement and Mindfulness practice with Jen Champion for grades 6 – 12. We hope you enjoy today’s practice.