Therapeutic Skating through Garden of the Gods: Mindfulness and Nature

Welcome to Virtual Ice Skating Coach! Using PolyGlide synthetic ice, we will teach you basic ice skating skills, and recommend the best gear to buy so you can get started on the right foot! In this episode Jamie skates through Garden of the Gods. This video will help provide education to promote mental and physical wellness and coping skills. You will learn how to apply the basics of skating while utilizing awareness of the five senses. You will learn how to apply therapeutic tools for regulating emotions you can apply in every day life. You will also learn forward bubbles for wheels (swizzles for ice). 00:00-00:28 Introduction 00:28-2:35 About Garden of the Gods 2:35-4:13 Explanation for how to practice mindfulness with nature 4:13- 4:57 Forward Bubbles (swizzles for ice) 4:57-5:14 Outro Audio remix: LOTR, Rhythm of the Night @more.detroit skatefree.org for information about free skating venues. Full disclosure: using the below affiliate links will not cost you anything extra, but it will help our small business and keep the channel running! DJI Phone Gimbal https://amzn.to/4bOV5tw Get your Skates today! Jackson Ultima Elle Artistic Inlines https://amzn.to/4cFZ9h2 Jackson Ultima Evos Rollerskates https://amzn.to/3zTOocl https://gawds.shop https://miamionwheels.com We recommend that you get fitted by a skate boot technician. Although we recommend skating on a smooth surface such as a tennis court, roller rink, or skate park; if that's unavailable please be safe and consider safety equipment such as: Triple 8 Sweat Saver Helmet: https://amzn.to/3LA5HmG kids bike helmet: https://amzn.to/3on6zNS Halo protective headband: https://amzn.to/3fnhMd9 Protective Crash Gear: https://amzn.to/3JnBKDS Crash Gear: https://shredware.net Sisu Mouthguard (Discount Code: VISC10 for 10% off your order!): https://lddy.no/107tu Skate tool: https://amzn.to/3LvYGmL Skate leash: https://amzn.to/3yItFEO Skate Apparel and Frames: https://www.createoriginals.com Skate laces: https://motownrollerclub.com/collections/accessories PolyGlide Synthetic Ice (Discount Code: VISC10 for 15% off your order!): polyglidesyntheticice.com/visc10 Learn how to ice skate virtually for FREE with Coaches Jamie and Sandy! We have decades of experience in making skating fun! Learn the basics, glide through intermediate skills, or advance to introductory jumping and spinning. Take our virtual lessons via our YouTube Channel-Virtual Ice Skating Coach-with you to your local rink, frozen pond, or any of the new faux ice surfaces available. We use Polyglide ice which is affordable, portable, non-melting ice. Disclaimer: Before starting any exercise program always consult with a physician regarding limitations. Beginning skaters should always wear a helmet and gloves. If skating on a pond/lake be sure it's frozen and safe for use. Ice skating involves risks no matter your level or surface. Skaters/parents assume all risks. Children should be supervised at all times.