Resources
BOOKLET
9 Yoga Poses for 9 Ways to Improve
Use this handy guide for 9 different yoga poses that target 9 ways to improve. Yoga Poses For Core Strength, Yoga Poses For Control Mood Swings, Yoga Poses for Better Sleep, Yoga Poses for Asthma, Yoga Poses For Period Pain, Yoga Poses for Restless Legs Syndrome, Yoga Poses For Digestion, Yoga Poses for Upper Back Pain, and Yoga Poses That Burn Calories.
BOOKLET
7 Tips for Anxiety + Breathing Exercises
7 Tips to help you with anxiety + 3 breathing exercises to use in your daily routine. Practice breathing exercises, Take care of your sleeping routine, Stay active, Find a creative activity, It's ok to ask for help, Drink cold water, and Take a pause.
FLYER
Chakra and Sound Healing
Learn about the 7 Chakras and Sound Healing. Chakras are each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number. Each of these seven main chakras has a corresponding number, name, color, specific area of the spine from the sacrum to the crown of the head, and health focus.
Canonical
ZINE
My Body My Power Camp Zine
This 11" x 17" Zine is chocked full of resources—Self-care tools, breathing exercises, positive affirmations, yoga poses, mantra meditations, and books and resources.
ZINE
Intentional Sexuality Education Zine
This 11" x 17" Zine is full of resources—Tools for self-care, tips for healthy relationships, resources for LGBTQ youth, period self-care, period self-care products, and books about puberty.
BOOK
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens
Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently, by Megan MacCutcheon LPC
Take on the world with confidence and positivity―a guide to self-esteem for teens. Sometimes, feeling self-confident and secure seems impossible, especially if you’re a teen dealing with school, friends, family, and other challenges that can affect how you see yourself. This workbook helps you build up your self-esteem and confidence with creative activities and advice that show you how to think positively, release self-doubt, and start loving who you are.
BOOK
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day
Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self, by Jennie Marie Battistin, MA LMFT
Learn how to use mindfulness, or the ability to be fully aware in the present moment, to reduce everyday stress. Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day shows you how to take control of your feelings and focus your attention with short, simple mindfulness activities.
BOOK
The Self-Love Workbook for Teens
A Transformative Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Build a Healthy Mindset, and Embrace Your True Self, by Shainna Ali
Discover how to change your attitude, build confidence in who you are, and genuinely love yourself through the guided activities and real-world advice in this easy-to-use, friendly workbook for teens and young adults.
BOOK
Just As You Are
A Teen’s Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem (The Instant Help Solutions Series), by Michelle Skeen PsyD and Kelly Skeen
Stop comparing yourself to others—you’re special just as you are! In this fun, practical guide, you’ll learn how to silence your nit-picky inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, and discover what really matters to you.
BOOK
Yoga Chick
A Hip Guide to Everything Om, by Bess Gallanis
Welcome to Yoga Chick's world, where girls on the go maintain their glow through a healthy and natural lifestyle! Yoga isn't just about exercise; it's a way of life. It's the flow created when mind, body, and spirit work in three-part harmony.
BOOK
Hip Tranquil Chick
A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat, by Kimberly Wilson
Hip Tranquil Chick addresses that huge but unacknowledged demographic of fashionistas equally at home at Bergdorf’s and the yoga studio.
VIDEO
Yoga and Meditation Video Series
Creating a Peaceful Classroom— a yoga and meditation video series for students K-12 grades.
We know that in order for ourselves and the children in our lives to be successful, we need to engage the working of our inner lives, including our emotions, stress levels, and the ability to have an awareness of what is going on inside and outside of us and to be able to influence that. — ProjectGRAD Kenai Peninsula—Homer, Alaska Canonical
We are pleased to share one of their videos for Grades 9-12 below. Please visit ProjectGRAD's resource page to access all of their videos and resource guides online.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Teen Programming in Thurston County WA
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Kristen Rubis Yoga 4 Teens
ACTIVITIES
Brain Gym
Books, CDs, DVDs, Posters, Cards and Aids
With all the new research into the correlation between brain function and movement, it is clear to see why these activities have worked so well for so many.
TOOL FOR SELF-CARE
EFT/Tapping
EFT Tapping is a tool for self-care for people of all ages around the world.