indigo nature arts

Indigo Nature Arts and Wellness for Teens

 

We have created a space for children and teens to gather with one another to experience the five Yoga Calm Principals - Stillness, Listening, Grounding, Strength and Community. Yoga Calm guides young people in learning breath-work, meditation, communication and various yoga postures.

 

Indigo Nature Arts and Wellness offers a complete and diverse wellness program that includes painting, handwork, journaling, fundamental of healing herbs knowledge, and awareness of the effects of technology.

 

The five Yoga Calm Principles Stillness, Listening, Grounding, Strength and Community are explored during the duration of the program.

 

• Stillness - Basic breath-work to still the body and nervous system, quiet the mind and leads to self-awareness, compassion, self-control and self-regulation skills.

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• Listening – Creates the ability to tune in and hear what the body, heart and mind are saying. Listening also allows the child to take what they are experiencing and seek help if needed. It decreases the chances of self-destructive behavior.

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• Grounding - Helps to connect with the earth and to be physically present in the body. Working with balance yoga poses helps to develop a sense of competence and security. The building blocks for emotional growth and social health.

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• Strength – Physical strength, and movement develops capability and confidence. Mental strength is used for positive self-talk and respecting boundaries. Emotional strength is also developed, helping with the ability to feel and identify emotions without harming oneself or another.

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• Community – Productive sharing of thoughts and ideas among adolescents is not to be taken for granted. The ability to find what is good in another and express it clearly is what creates community. Stillness and listening are valuable tools and put to use.

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Programs are guided by Kim Soles, the owner of Indigo Nature Arts. Kim has been offering artistic and nature-based classes, workshops and summer camps for children of all ages for the past sixteen years. She is dedicated to merging interactive well-being practices with the arts. Kim creates space where adolescents embrace their unique spirit, as she recognizes and motivates the need for developing - balance - within our technology-based world.  “Emerging practice at a young age will help the growing child shield and empower as they navigate the changes and bumpy issues they may face in the middle-grades and high school.” 

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Early Childhood Years - Ages 4-6

Basic yoga poses and breath-work are offered for the youngest children. This helps children adapt to stillness, quiet the mind, and leads to calmer nervous systems. Mid-class, a transition is made to brush, watercolor and paper as we interpret the daily pose through color and shapes. Stories and imagery used in the class relate to seasons, nature, and animals.

 

Middle-grade Years - Ages 10-12

A heart-centered approach is used to help develop mental and physical balance and support. Adolescents are guided in journaling, drawing, whole-foods education and essential medicinal herbal knowledge, all relating to seasonal shifts. Encouragement for constructive discussion among peers offers opportunities for creating community.

 

Working Within Your School

Workshops are offered to schools and institutions, as well as private classes and workshops. Indigo Nature Arts and Wellness Program can be held in the classroom, gymnasium or auditorium.

 

Our program is focused on working with children in Pre-K, Kindergarten, adolescents and teens.

 

Pre-K and Kindergarten children will learn self-care routines that they will carry with them throughout their grade-school years. Having this individual toolkit helps them as they grow and develop, as they sometimes face unease and restlessness due to basic life transitions. Media and technology influences reduce the use of the six senses. Our program provides opportunities to use all of the senses and establishes balance in the child’s life. The program is gentle and playful and offered with a creative painting component.

 

Adolescent Children between the ages of 10-12 are preparing mentally and physically for the high-school years. They are unaware of the changes ahead. They may also demonstrate anxiety and unease along with anticipation and excitement. Rollercoaster emotions and changes in the physical body can be eased with yoga postures and breath-work.

 

Indigo Nature Art’s and Wellness for children 4-6 years-old

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Bodhi and Brush

The meaning of Bodhi is “awakening”.  Young children are eager to awaken to breath. They are curious and enthusiastic to learn yoga poses. Given the young child’s attention span and the necessity to move and express, Bodhi and Brush incorporates wellness principals with painting. This 8-week workshop creates a welcoming routine and rhythm along with a weekly pose. Storytelling, verses and imagery influence watercolor painting. 60-minute class, 6 weeks, $130 + $10 materials fee.

 

Indigo Nature Art’s and Wellness for Girls

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Moon and Thunder

Workshop For girls 10-12 years-old

Stillness, Listening, Grounding, Strength and Community are integrated each week. The program is developed to offer opportunities for attaining self-care, mindfulness and well-being practices. Yoga postures, breath-work, journaling, nutritional awareness, balancing technology, and medicinal herb exploration meets the growing female and her individual needs. 60-minute class, 8 weeks, $175 + $10 materials fee. - Workshop facilitated by Kim Soles, owner of Indigo Nature Arts.

 

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