Stories and Mindfulness with Holly & Oli

Join us during our regular Tuesday Story Time for 4 weeks of stories and mindfulness activities with Oli. This new program for kids takes mindfulness to exciting territories as children have the opportunity to participate in body and mindfulness activities that are tailored to each Tuesday’s book read by Holly. Through correlating stories to simple movements, breathwork, concentration, and imagination exercises, the interconnectedness of all that we have and all that we are will be showcased. This program will deepen a child’s curiosity, develop their simulation skills, grow their imagination, and begin giving them helpful tools for self-awareness and self-regulation, as well as healthy expression and confidence.

Olivia “Oli” Baronas, longtime South Deerfield local, began practicing and studying yoga in 2015 while attending the University of Vermont. In 2016, Oli completed a 200-hour training in Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga, and in 2024, she completed another 200-hour training in Kripalu Yoga. Having always embraced a freelance yoga teacher attitude, Oli has a robust resume of teaching experiences. She has been a guest, temporary or volunteer yoga instructor at numerous yoga studios across the country, has taught at local elementary and high schools, has provided in-home private instruction to many individuals, and has offered on-site classes at businesses & organizations. Locally, Oli has collaborated with Deerfield Elementary School’s After School Program, Frontier Regional Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity Soccer Program, Greenfield High School Boy’s Varsity Basketball Program, Common Ground Fitness and Community Yoga and Wellness Center in Greenfield, Champney’s and The Deerfield Inn, and Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley.

To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.