We are offering classes, professional development, trainings, gatherings, and programs upon request in addition to our scheduled offerings. Please connect with me to further explore together. I look forward to being together soon.
"Get meditated" with me on ongoing Thursday's. Free and open to all, 8:00 am EST. No registration required. Read here for more detailed information and email me here for the FREE link and password.
"Get meditated" with me on ongoing Thursday's. Free and open to all, 8:00 am EST. No registration required. Read here for more detailed information and email me here for the FREE link and password.
April 14 - 16, 2024
Dive Into Deep Play.
A spring break kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This 3-day program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
April 26 - April 28, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Foundations Certification Training is great for anyone who interacts with kids on any level to support children's well-being. You do NOT need to be a certified yoga teacher to attend. This training will be hosted by Inspired Yoga in Raymond, NH.
In this training, you will:
deepplayforkids@gmail.com or 203-858-6509.
May 3 - May 5, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Foundations Certification Training is great for anyone who interacts with kids on any level to support children's well-being. You do NOT need to be a certified yoga teacher to attend. This training will be in Westport, CT.
In this training, you will:
deepplayforkids@gmail.com or 203-858-6509.
May 17 - May 19, 2024
The Heart of Being a Teen: A Transformational Workshop for ages 12 – 16.
Being a young adult today is more challenging than ever with social media, peer pressure, bullying, academic expectations – all against the backdrop of a post-pandemic world that seems scary and confusing. Too often, our youth are combating feelings of stress, anxiety, disconnectedness, low self-esteem and more.
This active, experiential workshop will offer participants foundational tools and opportunities for growth with a strong sense of self, acceptance and community that will last a lifetime.
Tweens and teens will get to experience:
July 26 - 28, 2024
Dive into Deep Play. A kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
Aug 4 - 9, 2024 (FOR ADULTS)
Come Home to Yourself with my dear friend Stephen Cope and me. Do you long for an opportunity to come home to yourself? Are you ready to find a quiet safe haven and explore the wisdom of your heart? We would love to have you join us for our summer retreat experience on the beautiful Kripalu campus. All are welcome and invited to take time and space weaving together mindful yoga, yoga nidra, reflection, journaling and more. Registration has not yet opened, and will be directly through Kripalu.org
August 9 - 11, 2024
Dive into Deep Play. A kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
October 11 - 14, 2024
The Art Of Lovingkindness. A yoga and meditation retreat with my dear friend Stephen Cope and me. We would love to have you join us for our Fall retreat experience on the beautiful Kripalu campus. This relaxed, friendly atmosphere welcomes practitioners of all levels of experience to encourage a deeper understanding of the importance of loving-kindness. All are welcome and invited to take time and space to deepen your relationship with yourself. Registration has not yet opened, and will be directly through Kripalu.org.
October 25 - October 27, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Level 2 Training
The world of Deep Play for Kids is vast and dynamic, and DPK continues to develop engaging, effective, and fun methods for children. This Level 2 training not only expands upon what you learned and experienced in DPK Foundations training, it invites you to explore new layers of the Deep Play for Kids methodology, including:
This training is a combination of discussion and experiential, comprehensive fun. It offers an opportunity to come together as a community to cultivate strategies and tools to support children and ourselves.
For questions, please email Missy directly.
Click Here to Register!
Dive Into Deep Play.
A spring break kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This 3-day program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
April 26 - April 28, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Foundations Certification Training is great for anyone who interacts with kids on any level to support children's well-being. You do NOT need to be a certified yoga teacher to attend. This training will be hosted by Inspired Yoga in Raymond, NH.
In this training, you will:
- Participate in experiential, comprehensive fun where you will experience clear instruction of age appropriate yoga poses, games, breath work, relaxation and guided visualization
- Explore and practice a variety of multi-sensory activities that embrace the multiple intelligences which allow you to meet each child wherever he or she is.
- Learn about the science of yoga and kid-ify it! In kids’ yoga, children are invited to breathe with feathers and bubbles, roar like lions, create imagination stations, and express themselves in their own unique and perfect way.
- Leave with a certificate of completion, and the tools necessary to offer Deep Play for Kids techniques into your life, whether at home, in a classroom, a yoga studio, an office...or beyond!
deepplayforkids@gmail.com or 203-858-6509.
May 3 - May 5, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Foundations Certification Training is great for anyone who interacts with kids on any level to support children's well-being. You do NOT need to be a certified yoga teacher to attend. This training will be in Westport, CT.
In this training, you will:
- Participate in experiential, comprehensive fun where you will experience clear instruction of age appropriate yoga poses, games, breath work, relaxation and guided visualization
- Explore and practice a variety of multi-sensory activities that embrace the multiple intelligences which allow you to meet each child wherever he or she is.
- Learn about the science of yoga and kid-ify it! In kids’ yoga, children are invited to breathe with feathers and bubbles, roar like lions, create imagination stations, and express themselves in their own unique and perfect way.
- Leave with a certificate of completion, and the tools necessary to offer Deep Play for Kids techniques into your life, whether at home, in a classroom, a yoga studio, an office...or beyond!
deepplayforkids@gmail.com or 203-858-6509.
May 17 - May 19, 2024
The Heart of Being a Teen: A Transformational Workshop for ages 12 – 16.
Being a young adult today is more challenging than ever with social media, peer pressure, bullying, academic expectations – all against the backdrop of a post-pandemic world that seems scary and confusing. Too often, our youth are combating feelings of stress, anxiety, disconnectedness, low self-esteem and more.
This active, experiential workshop will offer participants foundational tools and opportunities for growth with a strong sense of self, acceptance and community that will last a lifetime.
Tweens and teens will get to experience:
- Exploring space for self-discovery utilizing fun and introspective activities
- Building community through enlightening experiences
- Journaling and guided relaxation to build self-awareness and emotional regulation skills
- Yoga ‘off-the-mat’ practices that are so much more than just a physical activity
- Share Circles to enhance mindful communication skills that are both nurturing and empowering
July 26 - 28, 2024
Dive into Deep Play. A kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
Aug 4 - 9, 2024 (FOR ADULTS)
Come Home to Yourself with my dear friend Stephen Cope and me. Do you long for an opportunity to come home to yourself? Are you ready to find a quiet safe haven and explore the wisdom of your heart? We would love to have you join us for our summer retreat experience on the beautiful Kripalu campus. All are welcome and invited to take time and space weaving together mindful yoga, yoga nidra, reflection, journaling and more. Registration has not yet opened, and will be directly through Kripalu.org
August 9 - 11, 2024
Dive into Deep Play. A kids program at Kripalu. An exploration into the super-power of play for ages 6 - 12. This program is over-flowing with experiences designed to build confidence, cultivate resilience, foster connection, encourage exploration – all while having a blast! Take part in fun discoveries that combine nature, take home experiences, playfulness with mindfulness. All are welcomed exactly as they are. What a beautiful opportunity to be together for a bonding wellness time away, to take some ‘time in’. Each of you having time to do your own program, and time together.
October 11 - 14, 2024
The Art Of Lovingkindness. A yoga and meditation retreat with my dear friend Stephen Cope and me. We would love to have you join us for our Fall retreat experience on the beautiful Kripalu campus. This relaxed, friendly atmosphere welcomes practitioners of all levels of experience to encourage a deeper understanding of the importance of loving-kindness. All are welcome and invited to take time and space to deepen your relationship with yourself. Registration has not yet opened, and will be directly through Kripalu.org.
October 25 - October 27, 2024
Deep Play for Kids Level 2 Training
The world of Deep Play for Kids is vast and dynamic, and DPK continues to develop engaging, effective, and fun methods for children. This Level 2 training not only expands upon what you learned and experienced in DPK Foundations training, it invites you to explore new layers of the Deep Play for Kids methodology, including:
- Trauma sensitivity awareness
- How to incorporate the beneficial tool of mind-mapping into your interactions with kids
- An even deeper dive into the role of physical movement in development
- How to incorporate feelings and emotions into play
- New meditation and mindfulness techniques
- Even more games and class ideas
- What the Chakra system is and how it can be incorporated into work with children
- The importance of and ideas for your own self-care practices
- And so much more!
This training is a combination of discussion and experiential, comprehensive fun. It offers an opportunity to come together as a community to cultivate strategies and tools to support children and ourselves.
For questions, please email Missy directly.
Click Here to Register!
DPK was not just a training, it was a mind-body experience. For me it was an expressive explosion of joy going outward through dance, asana and play. I left with a tool box spilling over with practical applicable ideas and tools to bring mindfulness and yoga to children. Missy is an incredibly talented and gifted leader and teacher. This training was profoundly impactful and an inspirational experience
- Lisa Sheehan
- Lisa Sheehan
I am excited to be offering private sessions in person and over Zoom. Designed to meet each individual exactly where they are with safe and supportive space. Re-creatable tools for building self-esteem, self-regulation and resilience, not only for the worst day, but for all days! For all ages and all populations. Mindful, kindful adaptable experiences that can be popped into home and daily life. For some children and teens, there is an increase in anxiety, depression, isolation, negativity and perfectionism. While the why is being examined and explored, for me the ask is - how can we support them in building stronger mental wellness? They don't need to be 'fixed', they are perfect and whole. We can support them in learning tools and strategies to help themselves navigate. There is also an increase in these and more across all ages and populations. YES we need to put on our oxygen mask first and we must refill our wells to best give to others. Studies have been linked with a strong sense of self and increased mental well-being. Our own self care is no longer a luxury, it is essential. Please connect with me to learn more at 203-858-6509 or deepplayforkids@gmail.com. If I regulate myself, this may support another I am with to shift their dis-regulation, and together we can share a skillful self-regulation dance to not only survive but to thrive!
“My 7 year old daughter had been struggling with managing her temper and emotions. Sometimes it would look like big tantrums, sometimes it would be heartbreaking crying sessions with talk of self doubt. I tried every approach I could think of to help her work through it, but I hit a wall. That’s when Missy and Deep Play for Kids entered our world through private one-on-one Zoom sessions. I was surprised at how Missy instantly connected and created trust with my daughter (even over Zoom!). With each session, she introduced new tools and fun ways to help my daughter recognize and manage her own emotions. She looked forward to each Zoom call. After each call, my daughter would teach me the tools she learned, so I could help her use them in those tough moments. After a few weeks, I heard that my daughter helped resolve a conflict between two of her friends at school by teaching them some of her tools from Missy. It made my heart sing! The student had become the teacher! I am so grateful to Missy for teaching my daughter (and me) these important skills. I highly recommend her coaching sessions!” ~ Jen B.
My daughter has been struggling with anxiety and OCD for years. She had a hard time functioning in her daily life and it was painful to witness. We are so thankful that we learned about Missy and her one-on-one services. I can honestly say that her work with my daughter has made a huge difference in her life. We have watched her go from being crippled by fear and anxiety to experiencing more joy, self confidence and independence. My daughter looks forward to her meetings and is always excited to teach us the skills she learns. Missy has a true gift and we are forever grateful for the support she’s given our family. ~ Alyssa M
My daughter has been struggling with anxiety and OCD for years. She had a hard time functioning in her daily life and it was painful to witness. We are so thankful that we learned about Missy and her one-on-one services. I can honestly say that her work with my daughter has made a huge difference in her life. We have watched her go from being crippled by fear and anxiety to experiencing more joy, self confidence and independence. My daughter looks forward to her meetings and is always excited to teach us the skills she learns. Missy has a true gift and we are forever grateful for the support she’s given our family. ~ Alyssa M
Missy loves what she does and it shows in every minute of her DPK training. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she is DPK! ~ DN
Empower Kids Yoga - DPK is thrilled to collaborate with experts in the field to share this NEW Empower Kids Yoga program. The 2023 (Dates to be released soon) DPK weekend can be a stand alone and taken individually, and is included as one of the 4 modules for the 95 hour registered Children's Yoga Teacher Training. This brand new 4-weekend-module program will take you from birth through teen, and beyond. You will leave with comprehensive, adaptable tools and strategies to share the gift of yoga with the young people in your life, and to care for yourself while doing so.
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I am blessed to have had the experience of studying with Missy in her DPK training. She is a powerful and joyful facet of the latest wave of social change by means of teaching youth social emotional techniques ~ JG
Missy has given me the tools to share my light with any child in my life. I am now equipped to help children shine their own light and I can't to wait to bring DPK to as many kids as I can. Everyone loves Missy!! ~ JB
My greatest wish is that everyone has the privilege to meet and study with Missy Brown. The inspiration and transformation from my being with her is like nothing I have ever experienced. I am not sure which is bigger, her heart or her knowledge ~ SB
Deep Play For Kids is a proud member of Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda Association, as well as an honored and respected presenter at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.
Deep Play For Kids is a proud and grateful affiliate of the Children's Yoga Teacher Training Collaborative - a Yoga Alliance approved 95-hour teacher training program. Hours completed in DPK Foundations Training (Level 1 ~ 20 hours) and DPK Expanding Your Toolbox Training (Level 2 ~ 25 hours) can be counted towards the required 95-hours to complete a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certification. Soon to be added DPK Divine Presence (Level 3 ~ 25 hours) will be included in CYTTC.
Deep Play For Kids is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Those who are 200 hour certified can count the DPK trainings as Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with Yoga Alliance.
Deep Play For Kids is a proud and grateful affiliate of the Children's Yoga Teacher Training Collaborative - a Yoga Alliance approved 95-hour teacher training program. Hours completed in DPK Foundations Training (Level 1 ~ 20 hours) and DPK Expanding Your Toolbox Training (Level 2 ~ 25 hours) can be counted towards the required 95-hours to complete a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) certification. Soon to be added DPK Divine Presence (Level 3 ~ 25 hours) will be included in CYTTC.
Deep Play For Kids is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). Those who are 200 hour certified can count the DPK trainings as Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with Yoga Alliance.
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