Monthly Archives: April 2011

Handouts & Powerpoint Show from my presentation on “Yoga for Radiant Kids” at the Oklahoma Childcare Association Conference

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I had an OMazing time sharing my love for kids yoga with a great group of childcare providers at the annual Oklahoma Childcare Association Conference today. It was one of the most highly requested sessions with about 55 people in attendance.

Shared lots of great ideas. Also a few fun Youtube clips from from Barbara Gini from BodyLogique /S.M.Art Kids Yoga, Donna Freeman from Yoga In My School, Lani Rosen-Gallagher from Full of Joy Yoga and The Sun Dance Kids Yoga/Music Video by Bari Koral Family Rock Band. It was like having you guys there with us 🙂

Here are copies of the Powerpoint show & handouts:

Yoga for Radiant Kids – presentation for Oklahoma Childcare Conference (with video clips) Netbook (PDF) – PPT – Powerpoint Show (in PDF)

Yoga for Radiant Kids – presentation for Oklahoma Childcare Conference (with video clips) Netbook (PDF) – handouts – Handouts (in PDF)

OMazing Kids Yoga is now on Wimgo – forming kids yoga groups at the JD McCarty Center in Norman, Oklahoma

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Info about OMazing Kids Yoga forming kids yoga groups at the JD McCarty Center in Norman, Oklahoma is now on Wimgo (http://wimgo.com/norman-ok/omazing-kids-yoga-groups-now-forming-at-the-jd/events/226286) – also see the new widget in the right side bar.  🙂

Cool Updates: Check out the “video clips” page and the Vodpod video player on the bottom of the right sidebar :)

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Cool Updates to the blog: Check out the “video clips” page and the Vodpod video player on the bottom of the right sidebar 🙂 Doing some tweaking to the blog in preparation for my big presentation on “Yoga for Radiant Kids” at the Oklahoma Childcare Conference tomorrow. I found out yesterday that it was one of the most requested sessions when folks pre-registered for the conference. Expecting around 50 people. Can’t wait to share my love for kids yoga!

Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2
Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga
Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1 & 2

J.D. McCarty Center
2002 East Robinson Street
Norman, OK 73071

(405) 307-2802 – Direct line with voicemail
amoorad@jdmc.org – E-mail

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga

Flier for “Love Me for Who I Am” CD – 5% of proceeds are being donated to Autism Speaks and additional proceeds will benefit the Celebrate the Children School in NJ

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Here is a flier with additional information about this OMazing CD: Love Me For Who I Am – Songs Celebrating Children Of All Abilities (PDF).  The CD itself is spectacular and I was even more touched when I found out that 5% of proceeds are being donated to Autism Speaks and additional proceeds will benefit the Celebrate the Children School in New Jersey (http://ctcschool.org/ & on FB at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebrate-The-Children-School/199593683407181?ref=ts&sk=wall)

Available for CD purchase or mp3 download at:

http://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Who-I-Am/dp/B004PF0GCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mu

http://www.amazon.com/Love-Me-Who-I-Am/dp/B004RLK3UA/ref=tmm_msc_title_0

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-me-for-who-i-am/id425372919

I know I’ve posted several times about this but my greatest passions at work are working with kids with Autism, advocating for ALL kids to be loved and included & teaching yoga to kids of all abilities 🙂

Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2
Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga
Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1& 2

J.D. McCarty Center
2002 East Robinson Street
Norman, OK 73071

(405) 307-2802 – Direct line with voicemail
amoorad@jdmc.org – E-mail

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga

“Love Me For Who I Am – Songs Celebrating Children Of All Abilities” – new CD by Brady Rymer

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I absolutely love the new Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could CD “Love Me For Who I Am”! Will be perfect to use in my kids yoga groups. We incorporate affirmation/self esteem into every group. Here’s the video of the title track “Love Me For Who I Am”. OMazing work by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53UiPI39Zc. Anyone who loves kids needs to check out his album! Pure awesomeness!

Laurie Berkner (http://www.facebook.com/LaurieBerknerBand) collaborated with Brady on the song “Soft Things” on this album and very eloquently described the album in her FB post “This beautiful album honors kids of all abilities, with themes that resonate particularly well for kids on the autism spectrum.”.

Angela at OMazing Kids Yoga

Buddhaful Child Yoga – in Tulsa, Oklahoma – Japan Yoga Fundraiser – April 30, 2011

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I just connected with a fellow Radiant Child Yoga Teacher in Oklahoma via Facebook. Dana DesJardins, founder of Buddhaful Child Yoga in Tulsa, is having a Japan Yoga Fundraiser on April 30, 2011. Here is her flyer: Buddhaful Child Yoga – Japan Yoga Fundraiser flyer for April 30, 2011 and more details: http://buddhafulchild.com/2011/04/02/special-fundraiser-for-japan/.

Her Blog: http://buddhafulchild.com/

Her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhaful-Child-Yoga/172943139421392

It’s exciting to connect with fellow kids yoga teachers here in Oklahoma 🙂

Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2
Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of OMazing Kids Yoga
Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1& 2

J.D. McCarty Center
2002 East Robinson Street
Norman, OK 73071

(405) 307-2802 – Direct line with voicemail
amoorad@jdmc.org – E-mail

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga

Add A Little Sunshine To Your Yoga – Sun Breath & Stretch

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One of my favorite YouTube clips of little kids doing yoga is from Lani Rosen-Gallagher of Full of Joy Yoga. Being inspired to try it out, I made some suns and  used them in my OMazing Kids Yoga group at the JD McCarty Center. It was OMazing how a prop as simple as a paper sun helped the kids get both arms up, to imitate breathing out “loud/fast” vs. “soft/slow”, and to stretch by moving their suns in different directions. Here is a PDF of the suns I used : small and large suns printable for Sun Stretch & Breath – yoga or you could have kids draw & cut out their own.

YouTube video – Full of Joy Yoga kids – Sun Breath: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYJ7s-nwa24

Thanks Lani for adding some sunshine to my kids yoga! You can follow her blog at: http://fullofjoyoga.blogspot.com/, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Full-of-Joy-Yoga/284744186246 or find her online at http://fullofjoyoga.com/.

I’m passing the sunshine along to you so you can share the joyful sun 🙂

Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP, IAYT, RCYP-2

Speech-Language Pathologist

Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness activities for kids of all abilities

Radiant Child Yoga Certified – Levels 1 & 2

E-Mail: amoorad1@juno.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga

Contests & Giveaways on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsContestsandGiveaways

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/amoorad

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/amoorad1

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/OMazingKids/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/#omazing-kids-yoga

Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/110305433538768736741

Blog: http://omazingkidsllc.com

OMazing Kids LLC is an organization that promotes inclusive wellness activities for kids of all abilities. The blog and social media pages share information about books, DVD’s, CD’s, games and other products specifically designed for kids wellness, mindfulness and relaxation, product reviews & giveaways, lesson plan & activity ideas, research, kids wellness in the news and a connection corner with listings of individuals doing adapted yoga and those offering trainings.

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How yoga assists children with Autism – Yoga in My School Blog Talk Radio interview with Barbara Gini of BodyLogique

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An interview about the benefits of yoga for kids with autism – it was OMazing!

Founder of BodyLogique, Barbara Gini discusses yoga for children with autism spectrum disorders. This in depth interview includes common adaptations of yoga poses and breathing exercises, techniques to improve sensory integration and ways to promote social interaction. Teachers, parents, therapists and aides who work with children with autism will greatly benefit from Barbara’s wealth of expertise.

On Original Air Date on Blog Talk Radio with Yogainmyschool.com: April 6, 2011

http://yogainmyschool.com/2011/04/06/yoga-for-autism-with-barbara-gini/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yoga-for-autism-barbara-gini/id369773913?i=92822960

(P.S. I am currently looking into funding options to bring Barbara here to present in Oklahoma so we can learn from her OMazing expertise! )