More and more school districts are embracing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and for good reason! As Kelly and Kristi say, "A stressed brain is not a learning brain!"

Today's episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY is a deep dive into the intersection of yoga and SEL. Listen in to explore:

*What SEL is and why it is critical to healthy development

*The 5 areas of SEL competency as defined by CASEL (www.casel.org)

*How the science of yoga aligns perfectly with SEL competencies

*How to seamlessly introduce and practice SEL at home and in classrooms

*Building relationships through SEL tools

Blog links:

Yoga and Emotional Intelligence: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/kids-yoga-social-emotional-learning-sel/

Yoga as a Social Emotional Tool: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/yoga-social-emotional-play-based-movement/

Boost Your EQ: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/blog/eq-iq-yoga-compassion-emotional-intelligence/

Links to products mentioned in episode:

CASEL: https://casel.org

Affirmations episdoe: https://anchor.fm/kidding-around-yoga/episodes/Affirmations-A-Key-to-Confidence--Joy--and-Peace-e1itgga

Self Regulation episode: https://anchor.fm/kidding-around-yoga/episodes/Dealing-with-big-emotions--fears--and-stress--Fill-your-families-toolbox-with-strategies-for-SELF-REGULATION-e1d5tvi