Quarky Calm

Big breaths. Tiny quarks. Cozy calm.

Quarky slows all the way down. Short, gentle episodes about meditation, mindfulness and taking care of your feelings, made for kids around age 8.

Episodes (30)

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1:56

Quarky Calm · Ep 1

What Is Meditation?

Do you have to stop thinking to meditate?

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1:53

Quarky Calm · Ep 2

Balloon Breathing

How can a pretend balloon help your whole body relax?

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2:02

Quarky Calm · Ep 3

Listening to the Breath

Can you listen to something as quiet as your own breath?

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2:10

Quarky Calm · Ep 4

Mindfulness: Noticing Right Now

What can you notice right now, this very second?

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2:12

Quarky Calm · Ep 5

Body Scan Magic

Can you say hello to your whole body, one part at a time?

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2:13

Quarky Calm · Ep 6

Big Feelings, Calm Breaths

What can you do when a feeling gets TOO big?

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2:07

Quarky Calm · Ep 7

Thoughts Are Like Clouds

Do you have to chase every thought that floats by?

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2:14

Quarky Calm · Ep 8

The Quiet Place Inside You

Where can you find quiet on a super noisy day?

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2:04

Quarky Calm · Ep 9

Kindness to Yourself

How do you talk to yourself when you make a mistake?

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2:05

Quarky Calm · Ep 10

Gratitude: Tiny Thanks, Big Heart

Can noticing tiny good things change your whole day?

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2:13

Quarky Calm · Ep 11

Rest Is Not Laziness

Is resting actually doing something?

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2:11

Quarky Calm · Ep 12

Creating a Calm Corner

What would you put in your very own calm corner?

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2:07

Quarky Calm · Ep 13

What Is Yoga?

What do stretching and breathing have to do with each other?

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2:07

Quarky Calm · Ep 14

Mountain Pose and Standing Tall

Can standing still make you feel strong?

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2:04

Quarky Calm · Ep 15

Tree Pose and Focus

Is wobbling a failure?

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2:18

Quarky Calm · Ep 16

Cat, Cow, and a Happy Spine

Can moving slowly feel as good as running fast?

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2:07

Quarky Calm · Ep 17

Child's Pose and Safe Rest

Can folding up like a little shell make you feel safe?

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2:18

Quarky Calm · Ep 18

A Sun Salutation for Kids

Can you say good morning with your whole body?

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1:57

Quarky Calm · Ep 19

Sound Healing: Listening to Gentle Sounds

How can a sound help your body settle?

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2:00

Quarky Calm · Ep 20

Humming Bee Breath

What happens when you breathe out with a hum?

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1:58

Quarky Calm · Ep 21

Nature Meditation

What can the wind and the birds teach you about calm?

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2:06

Quarky Calm · Ep 22

Walking Meditation

Can walking VERY slowly be a superpower?

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2:04

Quarky Calm · Ep 23

Mindful Eating

What does your snack actually taste like when you slow down?

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2:02

Quarky Calm · Ep 24

Mindful Sleep Wind-Down

How do you help your busy brain get ready for sleep?

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2:21

Quarky Calm · Ep 25

What Are the Seven Chakras?

What are the seven colorful energy spots people talk about?

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2:14

Quarky Calm · Ep 26

The Root Chakra: Feeling Safe and Steady

What helps you feel steady like a tree with deep roots?

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2:06

Quarky Calm · Ep 27

The Heart Chakra: Kindness and Love

Why do people say kindness comes from the heart?

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2:15

Quarky Calm · Ep 28

The Third Eye Chakra: Pausing for Inner Wisdom

Where do your best ideas come from when everything goes quiet?

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2:33

Quarky Calm · Ep 29

What Are Meridians?

What are the invisible pathways people talk about in traditional medicine?

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2:37

Quarky Calm · Ep 30

Everything Working Together

What happens when you put ALL your calm tools together?