ABOUT LAURA MCEGAN

Laura has over 18 years experience of both yoga and education. Prior to teaching yoga, Laura was an international primary school teacher; with a BA Degree in Education and Special Needs and over 16 years experience of working with children in educational and therapeutic settings throughout Asia and the UK. 

Working with a range of educational curriculum and philosophies including, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and the UK Foundation Stage Curriculum, has enabled Laura to create a unique form of Children’s Yoga as she combines her knowledge of educational philosophy and teaching methodology with the teachings and practices of yoga.

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Laura is dedicated to life-long learning and to sharing her passion and knowledge of education and yoga with others; she is committed to supporting children and young people world-wide to become emotionally-balanced, creative, open-minded individuals who feel confident and compassionate in all that they do.

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A note from Laura:​

'' I have seen first-hand the powerful healing effects that yoga & mindfulness has on children from all backgrounds, and I am passionate about sharing these essential mindfulness tools and techniques to help children and teens express their thoughts, feelings and ideas freely, self-regulate, and heal themselves.  

I am limited to how many children I can reach and I need your help!

I’m calling on educators, therapists, parents, community workers, health care professionals, social workers, yoga teachers, volunteer workers - and anyone with a passion to create change in their community or world-wide - so that together we can reach more children and young people across the world. Which will ultimately benefit not only individual children but whole families, schools, communities and countries for years to come.''

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CURRICULUM:

• Mindful Movement & Walking Meditations
  An absolute must for anyone teaching young children or those with challenging behavior and attention difficulties.

• The 4-Stages of Meditation & Script Writing
  Tap into your creativity and start writing your own meaningful meditation and visualizations scripts using Laura’s unique formula and in-person guidance

• Positive Behaviour Management in the Meditation Space
  Laura knows how to make behavior management fun, positive and beneficial for all, enhancing children’s social and emotional skills through playful and therapeutic approaches to behavior management techniques.

• Making it a Holistic Experience
  earn all about Laura’s top tips and tricks to make children’s meditation a magical, holistic experience in which we can nurture children’s minds and enhance their emotional intelligence. 

• Mandala Art  Meditations
  We’ll delve into classic mandala meditation techniques and explore new variations, to enhance children’s patience, awareness, creativity and focus through various art media

• Yoga Nidra
  Known traditionally as The Yogic Sleep, learn how to introduce and use this with children and teens, to deepen their relaxation, helping children with sleep difficulties and anxiety.

• Mantra Meditations
  This is always a favorite of children and teens and one of the best techniques to keep children’s mind focused and engaged. You’ll feel confident and clear on how to introduce and lead mantra meditations with all ages.

• Course Creation
  Let’s set you up with your own brand new course, tailored towards your interests and your community. Laura will guide you into creating a unique Mindful Meditation course that will have parents and educators on your waiting list!

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PARTICIPANTS:

This course is for you if you are

• An educator who wishes to integrate meditation into your every-day classroom routine and regular activities within your class schedule

• A school therapist or counselor who would like to use meditation techniques as an additional therapeutic technique and to introduce self-regulation tools for children to use independently

• Working with children with special needs including ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Behavioral, Social & Emotional Disorders

• A conscious parent who is eager to support and enhance your child’s emotional and mental well-being through mindfulness and meditation

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With the certification you can:

• Teach meditation and mindfulness to kids in a school setting

• Teach meditation and mindfulness in a family setting

LOCATION

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Stay in one of the beautiful private jungalows, rooms or dormitory of Eco-Logic Thailand. 

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The riverside guestrooms can be booked as a private room, as well as a shared room (2 people).

INCLUDED:

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• 6 days/5 nights accommodation of your choice

• All meals (vegetarian, vegan available)

• Unlimited drinking water and herbal teas.

• Transport to and from Ranong airport

• A tour on the premises of the Thai Child Development Foundation

• A day with the kids of the Foundation

• 28 hours Yoga Alliance Registered Course "My Mindful Journey (4 days)

• Course material

• A  certification registered with the Yoga Alliance as continuing education

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NOT INCLUDED:

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• Travel costs to Thailand

• Travel insurance

• Additional activities (f.e. massage or day trips) on location

• Drinks from the bar

• Snacks