Reviews

“I always feel happy during and after the sessions and I always feel calmer. I’ve learned a few things to help with stress that has been amazing.”

Jess, aged 10

“I felt comfortable. I learned lots of ways to relax. I loved it!”

Dylan, aged 7

“It was amazing. I loved it – I couldn’t say anything better!”

Mohammed, aged 12

“Children really enjoyed the session that they were asking if Karen was coming back in to deliver another session. It also made children more aware of their own emotions and others!”

Blackwood Primary School, South Lanarkshire

“I thought it was very good putting animals to the emotions and how the brain works as it is very visual and something the class teacher could implement and give the children a deeper understanding of how the emotion looks and how to control emotions.”

Lisa, Sanderson High School

“The result is that pupils are now smiling who before were very reserved and pupils opening up more about how they feel!”

St John’s Primary School, South Lanarkshire

“Pupils are now able to talk about how they are feeling. Better understanding of what emotions they go through when their bodies go into flight or fight mode and  proven strategies to help control those emotions better.”

West Linton Primary School, Scottish Borders Council

“The staff training was highly significant in my own development and
practice which I have been able to take forward with the children and personally. Using simple
techniques to calm our minds including breathing around our fingers, breathing in the flowers and
blowing out the candles as well feathers, closing eyes and listening has been very effective and easy
to do with the children in between transitions and at the end of the day.”

Claire, Bardykes Farm Nursery School

“We would highly recommend Karen and Mind Marvels for other early years establishments looking to
implement yoga and mindfulness into daily sessions. Karen uses her calming, soft and patient approach
to allow children to freely join in with the sessions even those who are reluctant at the start are
engaging by the end. The resources including the animals, breathing ball, stars, stones, feeling fans,
story massage ideas are fantastic and really help the children visualise what they are learning about
their minds to help them feel calm.”

Bardykes Farm Nursery, Blantyre

“Karen is warm and friendly with the children and young people. This is a great opportunity for our children to learn important life skills while having fun together. Karen helps children learn practical ways of identifying, understanding and coping with feelings and challenges…a terrific way to support good mental health.”

Lynne, Parent

“Karen captured the attention of forty 3-5 year olds which allowed them to learn different emotions, breathing techniques, massage and affirmations. The children loved the whole experience, and feedback was very positive from staff. Highly recommend Karen from Mind Marvels.”

Carol, Nursery Manager

“My 3 year old son has one to one sessions and I would definitely recommend. He has surprised me by how much he has engaged with some of the activities such as relaxing and breathing and really seems to have taken the sessions on board. We will definitely continue with the sessions.”

Alison, Parent

“Karen was amazing at our Peer Gathering. Her flexibility with not knowing numbers of kids or ages was a real bonus. Feedback was really positive!”

Josephine, WEvolution Charity

“It’s early days for us but I cannot recommend Mind Marvels enough. My 4-year-old is struggling with his emotions after a family bereavement. Karen is the only person who can get him to talk about how he feels/what emotions are. She also gives us tips of things to do together!”

Lynsey, Parent

“I would highly recommend Mind Marvels. Karen is fantastic at what she does. We had our first session with our dance school kids aged 5 to 14 and found it so uplifting and relaxing.”

Natasha, Hamilton Dance School

“I am happy for all the calm things that happened and sad it was the last class.”

James, aged 4

“I thought it was fun and I liked the breathing ball.”

Alison, aged 14

“Breathing strategies can be more fun than it looks!”

Zoe, aged 11