Mindfulness for Kids

Hello and Welcome!

I am Ekaterina, a certified Mindfulness Teacher, a Qigong & Yoga Instructor and a Wellbeing Coach, and I am welcoming you to get to know more about me and my work.

Mindfulness and art have always been my main big passions in life. I write poetry, create jewellery, sing, draw, and play a few musical instruments, and since 2014 I have been practicing, learning and teaching mindfulness.

Being playful and joyful in my nature, I have always enjoyed working with kids. 

Since 2014 – 2017 I worked with kids in a school setting as an English Teacher, and at that time I was already able to see how creative activity brings children back to their joyful, happy place, and how they responded with much enthusiasm and inspiration when we included play, singing, acting in the present moment. We did lots of theatre with my pupils and it was lots of fun.

Now after 13 years of practicing mindfulness, and 5 years of teaching mindfulness, I am embarking on a wonderful journey as a Mindfulness for Kids Teacher. My creative nature and the ability to tune into feelings can help kids become more peaceful, present and more connected to themselves. 

Since early age we have the capacity to fully enjoy the present moment, expressing our creative potential and our talents to its fullest. However, in today’s busy life adults and kids get more and more in their mind, rather than connecting to their body, and most important – to their feelings. 

Being a professional writer and an artist, I know how important it is to feel and embody what is right here in the moment, and to connect to your heart, to your source.

I have experienced it through various creative activities like writing poetry, creating jewellery out of natural stones, drawing, painting, and any of these activities allows to tap into your element, into your nature.

In my work with kids, I create a supportive, joyful, and non-judgmental space where children can explore mindfulness in a playful way, and discover more about themselves and the world.

I offer Mindfulness for Kids 1-1 and in a group setting in private and public organisations.

Mindfulness for Kids Offerings

I combine multi-layered practices that engage children in a way that feels natural, joyful, and effective for their unique needs:

• 4-Week Mindfulness Now Program for Children:  developed by Nick Cooke, this mindfulness program is based on these 4 key concepts like getting to know yourself, paying attention, using your smart thinking, practicing loving kindness. During these 4 weeks, we are gently incorporating the main foundations of mindfulness in a playful, fun and creative way.

• ‘Mindful Heart’ Program for kids: developed by children’s therapist and psychology lecturer Louise Shanagher, it introduces such important concepts like emotional regulation and self-worth to children in a fun, creative, accessible, and deeply engaging way.

• Qigong for Health & Joy: As a qualified Qigong teacher, I introduce wonderful, gentle movements from Qigong to kids. It is an amazing tool to support their health and wellbeing. In a 6-week Qigong program, each week the kids practice the movement of a particular animal, like a bear, a tiger, a monkey and so on. This brings fun, joy and supports the kids emotional regulation. 

• Kid-Friendly Yoga: I am also a qualified Yoga teacher and I can also teach Yoga in addition to Qigong, in a fun playful engaging way

• Creative Art & Jewelry Making: Our sessions can include specific creative activities, such as jewellery making for girls, expressive painting & drawing, writing fairytales and poetry. These activities are designed to encourage creative expression with a deep focus on mindfulness, helping children connect with their inner artist. 

• The Joy of Singing: I love to include singing in the class as another fun way to build emotional awareness, presence, and collective joy.

Feel free to book a discovery call with me, I look forward to connecting and seeing how I can help you!

Warmly,

Ekaterina