Feb 20, 2018

Waldorf Inspired Winter Nature Table & Winter Themed Books For Kids (VLOG)

waldorf winter nature table kids at home

Nature table holds a very important place in Waldorf inspired classrooms. This is how I set up my Winter themed nature table with some story props, polar animals, Christmas scene & some activities that we did as a part of winter season. You can also set up seasonal nature tables for kids. Briefly, I will also take you through some Winter themed books that we read this season.


Watch this video below to check out my humble Waldorf inspired winter nature table setup for my almost 3 year old son. You can grab some ideas & understand how to setup a seasonal winter table for your child.


You can also check out this YouTube playlist that has all our Winter & Christmas activities, Winter DIY tutorials, stories books.

And here are 18 Christmas & New Year themed Montessori inspired activities for kids that I did in 2016.

Hope you enjoyed watching this nature table. I would love to see your nature tables, so do drop your links below in comments.


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Feb 17, 2018

All About Throat (Vishuddha) Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 6

All About throat vishuddha Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 6

#SoulfulSaturdays is an attempt to put out weekly, simple to consume knowledge bits, help people understand the concepts of holistic living, spirituality, healing, meditation & the likes & share my experiences with the world. This is week 6 and let us understand about the fifth - Throat Chakra (Vishuddha Chakra) - its characteristics, mantra, healing & balancing techniques and more.


This post is a part of #SoulfulSaturdays series that I am doing on my facebook page & group. I would be delighted if you join me on my page or group & participate in the discussions on this beautiful topic. You can also subscribe to this blog & be the first one to receive the updates!

#Week6 #AllAboutThroatChakra
#ChakraBalancing #HolisticLiving #EnergyHealing


I hope you have gone through & understood the week 1week 2week 3week 4, week 5 posts of this series.

Today let us understand the fifth chakra - Throat or Vishuddha Chakra.


I am sharing various aspects of the throat chakra, and pointers to find if your throat chakra is imbalanced & couple of modalities you can opt to balance your chakras. I want you to do a simple exercise at the end of this post.

Physical Location - At the level of the throat (In the neck and shoulders region)


Physical Characteristics - Thyroid & Parathyroid Gland, Neck, Shoulder, Mouth, Arm, Teeth, Jaws, Oral Cavity, Metabolism

Non-Physical Characteristics - Expression of self, communication (verbal or non-verbal)

What Happens When This Chakra Is Balanced - Effective & truthful communication, Good metabolism, good creative identity, good health of the physical characteristics mentioned above

What Happens When This Chakra Is Imbalanced (Blocked or Over Stimulated) - insecurity, introvert, aggressive expression, lack of control over expression/speech, fear of speaking, shyness, social anxiety, stifled creativity, feeling choked up, neck pain, headaches, throat problems like soreness or hoarseness, dental issues, mouth ulcers, thyroid issues

Associated Element (Panch Tatva) - Akash/Ether/Sky

Associated Color To Meditate - Visualize the color Blue at the location of this chakra & concentrate. You may also chant the beej mantra of this chakra.

Beej Mantra To Meditate - Sounds create vibrations in the body, and these vibrations help the cells work together in synchronistic harmony. The mantra sound that corresponds to the Throat chakra is HAM.

Yoga Poses To Balance This Chakra - Shoulder Stand, Fish Pose, Lion Pose, Plow Pose
(You can easily google up these poses if you do not know them)

Affirmations To Balance This Chakra -

I express who I am.
I am open, clear, and honest in my communication.
I have a right to speak my truth.
I communicate my feelings with ease.
I express myself creatively through speech, writing, or art.
I have a strong will that lets me resolve my challenges.
I nourish my spirit through creativity.
I love to share my experiences and wisdom. I know when it is time to listen.
I express my gratitude towards life.
I listen to my body and my feelings to know what my truth is.
I take good care of my physical body.
I am at peace.

Crystal To Heal This Chakra - Blue Lace Agate

Healing With Nature -  Working with the expression & blue color - Express yourself with any art like singing, dancing, writing, painting etc, Being outdoors & watching the blue sky

Exercise To Do At Your End -

  • Have you personally felt any issues like mentioned above that are related to Throat chakra? 
  • What have you done to overcome them till now? 
  • After reading the pointers on how to balance this chakra, which modality will you pick up to balance your Throat chakra?
If you have any questions about the topic for today, please drop in the comments below & I will try to answer them to the best of my capabilities :)


Drop me a message via contact form HERE or email me at thekjunction[at]gmail[dot]com if you want a paid consultation session (skype or phone) on chakra balancing, healing or meditation.

See you next week!

Love, Light, Peace
Kuhoo

This post first appeared on this group - "Our Earth & Us - Striking The Right Balance". I am gaining some good karma by sharing my knowledge & experiences with this group members.


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Feb 14, 2018

#OMGThursday Win 500Rs Amazon Voucher Every Thursday - Week #3



Welcome to Week 3 of #OMGThursday at The K Junction! I am so glad you stopped by. You stand a chance to win Amazon voucher of 500 INR this week! Read on to know the steps & rules.


Steps To Participate
  1. Like my Facebook Page - The K Junction
  2. You will find the week 3 #OMGThursday contest announcement in one of the first few posts on the page. Follow those steps. (Details will be posted on 15th Feb 2018)
  3. Cross your fingers!

Come back right HERE on 22nd Feb 2018 to know the name of the winner!



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#OMGThursday Win 500Rs Amazon Voucher Every Thursday - Week #2


Contest closed, winner announced.

Welcome to Week 2 of #OMGThursday at The K Junction! I am so glad you stopped by. You stand a chance to win Amazon voucher of 500 INR this week! Read on to know the steps & rules.


Steps To Participate
  1. Like my Facebook Page - The K Junction
  2. You will find the week 2 #OMGThursday contest announcement in one of the first few posts on the page. Follow those steps.
  3. Cross your fingers!

Come back right HERE on 15th Feb 2018 to know the name of the winner!

The winner is Vilasini, congrats :)



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Feb 13, 2018

Sewing For Kids (Beginner) - Tutorial - Waldorf Handwork - Valentine Day Craft - Felt Hearts (VLOG)



This is a tutorial for Waldorf inspired handwork - sewing project for kids. This beginner level project is suitable for kindergartners & preschoolers. In this tutorial, watch my almost 3 year old son doing his first ever sewing project & making a stuffed heart from felt. We did this project as a part of Valentine's Day craft.


Watch the video below to know the step by step process of making felt hearts.



I would love to see what handwork you have done with your child. Do post your links in the comments below.


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Feb 10, 2018

All About Heart (Anahata) Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 5

All About heart anahata Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 5

#SoulfulSaturdays is an attempt to put out weekly, simple to consume knowledge bits, help people understand the concepts of holistic living, spirituality, healing, meditation & the likes & share my experiences with the world. This is week 5 and let us understand about the fourth - Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra) - its characteristics, mantra, healing & balancing techniques and more.


This post is a part of #SoulfulSaturdays series that I am doing on my facebook page & group. I would be delighted if you join me on my page or group & participate in the discussions on this beautiful topic. You can also subscribe to this blog & be the first one to receive the updates!

#Week5 #AllAboutHeartChakra
#ChakraBalancing #HolisticLiving #EnergyHealing


I hope you have gone through & understood the week 1week 2week 3, week 4 posts of this series.

Today let us understand the fourth chakra - Heart or Anahata Chakra.


I am sharing various aspects of the heart chakra, and pointers to find if your heart chakra is imbalanced & couple of modalities you can opt to balance your chakras. I want you to do a simple exercise at the end of this post.

Physical Location - center of the chest (not located where our actual heart organ lies)



Physical Characteristics - Heart (Cardiac System), Thymus Gland (in charge of regulating the immune system), Lungs

Non-Physical Characteristics - connection to emotional self, forgiveness, generosity, capacity to love, compassion, empathy, bridge between earthly and spiritual aspirations, Appreciation of beauty in all things, Experiencing deep and meaningful relationships

What Happens When This Chakra Is Balanced - joy, love, gratitude, compassion, empathy, experience beauty in life, good respiratory health & heart health

What Happens When This Chakra Is Imbalanced (Blocked or Over Stimulated) - over loving, jealousy, abandonment, withdrawn, anger, loneliness, bitterness, defensive, fear of intimacy, isolation, antisocial, not being able to forgive, have trouble sticking to one thing (air-head), over critical of yourself, selfish, respiratory problems, lung infection, bronchitis, heart related ailments

Associated Element (Panch Tatva) - Air

Associated Color To Meditate - Visualize the color Green at the location of this chakra & concentrate. You may also chant the beej mantra of this chakra.

Beej Mantra To Meditate - Sounds create vibrations in the body, and these vibrations help the cells work together in synchronistic harmony. The mantra sound that corresponds to the Heart chakra is YAM.

Yoga Poses To Balance This Chakra - Camel Pose, Cobra Pose, Cat Pose, Bow Pose, Wheel Pose
(You can easily google up these poses if you do not know them)

Affirmations To Balance This Chakra -

I Love Myself and All The People
I Love God/Source/Nature
I Give and Receive Love Easily
I Receive Abundance
I Receive with Open Arms
Love and Beauty Surrounds Me
Love Flows Into My Life and Being
All of My Relations Are Harmonious
I Forgive People Who Have Hurt Me
I Forgive Myself For All The Wrong Things I Have Done
My Heart Overflows With Love
I Breathe Love and Beauty
I Embrace Life
I Have Gratitude

Crystal To Heal This Chakra - Rose Quartz, Aventurine

Healing With Nature -  Working with the breath since it corresponds to air element - Breathing exercises in nature, breathing in essential oils aroma. Practicing self care & self love, expressing gratitude, eating more of green vegetables.

Exercise To Do At Your End -

  • Have you personally felt any issues like mentioned above that are related to Heart chakra? 
  • What have you done to overcome them till now? 
  • After reading the pointers on how to balance this chakra, which modality will you pick up to balance your Heart chakra?
If you have any questions about the topic for today, please drop in the comments below & I will try to answer them to the best of my capabilities :)


Drop me a message via contact form HERE or email me at thekjunction[at]gmail[dot]com if you want a paid consultation session (skype or phone) on chakra balancing, healing or meditation.

See you next week!

Love, Light, Peace
Kuhoo

This post first appeared on this group - "Our Earth & Us - Striking The Right Balance". I am gaining some good karma by sharing my knowledge & experiences with this group members.


Do not forget to follow "The K Junction" on Facebook page & closed Facebook groupTwitter and Instagram for day to day updates that might not always find a place on this blog. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to know more about our early learning journey, DIY & Montessori & Waldorf inspired activities for kids, kids books & toys reviews and much more!


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Feb 8, 2018

How To Make Cheap DIY Fake Snow - Winter Sensory Activity For Kids (VLOG)

diy snow at home sensory activity the k junction

Make your own quick & cheap DIY fake snow at home using just two ingredients & gift your child hours of free play & pretend play fun. Watch the video below to see how to make your own DIY fake snow for kids.




We did this activity as a part of our winter theme unit. My almost 3 year old son enjoyed it to the core playing with the fake snow & building snowman out of it. I also included polar animals figurines to his free play / pretend play. You can find more of our Winter Themed activities HERE in this YouTube playlist.



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Feb 3, 2018

All About Solar Plexus (Manipur) Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 4

All About solar plexus manipura Chakra - Chakra Balancing & Healing - #SoulfulSaturdays Week 4

#SoulfulSaturdays is an attempt to put out weekly, simple to consume knowledge bits, help people understand the concepts of holistic living, spirituality, healing, meditation & the likes & share my experiences with the world. This is week 4 and let us understand about the third - Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura Chakra) - its characteristics, mantra, healing & balancing techniques and more.


This post is a part of #SoulfulSaturdays series that I am doing on my facebook page & group. I would be delighted if you join me on my page or group & participate in the discussions on this beautiful topic. You can also subscribe to this blog & be the first one to receive the updates!

#Week4 #AllAboutSolarPlexusChakra
#ChakraBalancing #HolisticLiving #EnergyHealing


I hope you have gone through & understood the week 1week 2, week 3 posts of this series.

Today let us understand the third chakra - Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra.


I am sharing various aspects of the solar plexus chakra, and pointers to find if your solar plexus chakra is imbalanced & couple of modalities you can opt to balance your chakras. I want you to do a simple exercise at the end of this post.

Physical Location - Upper abdomen in the stomach area, above the navel



Physical Characteristics - Digestive system - liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder

Non-Physical Characteristics - will power, decision making, confidence, clarity of thoughts, personality, self worth, self esteem, feeding right direction in life, self image

What Happens When This Chakra Is Balanced - confidence, good self esteem, strong personality, healthy ego, decisiveness, feeling in control of life & destiny, good intellect, healthy self image, healthy digestive system, healthy skin & eyes, good metabolism

What Happens When This Chakra Is Imbalanced (Blocked or Over Stimulated) - excessive control & authority over people around you, low self esteem, low confidence, feeling of helplessness, insecurities in career, lack of clear direction or ambition, judgemental, intolerant, irritable, low self drive, weak will, digestive issues, ulcers, jaundice, diabetes, gall stones, gas, weakness

Associated Element (Panch Tatva) - Fire

Associated Color To Meditate - Visualize the color Yellow at the location of this chakra & concentrate. You may also chant the beej mantra of this chakra.

Beej Mantra To Meditate - Sounds create vibrations in the body, and these vibrations help the cells work together in synchronistic harmony. The mantra sound that corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra is RAM.

Yoga Poses To Balance This Chakra - Boat Pose, Bow Pose, Bridge Pose, Rotated Triangle Pose
(You can easily google up these poses if you do not know them)

Affirmations To Balance This Chakra -

I am worthy, confident & powerful.
I am free from power struggles.
I release judgement of others & myself.
I am free from the need to be in control of everything in my life.
I have a good self-esteem.
I use my power for good.
I am in control of how I respond to situations.
I embody confidence and inner peace.
I live in the clarity of my mind and make good decisions.
I have self worth.

Crystal To Heal This Chakra - Citrine, Tiger Eye

Healing With Nature -  Exposing yourself to the energy of fire by meditating with a candle, or sitting/walking/dancing around fire, getting more of sunlight, eating more of yellow foods

Exercise To Do At Your End -

  • Have you personally felt any issues like mentioned above that are related to Solar Plexus chakra? 
  • What have you done to overcome them till now? 
  • After reading the pointers on how to balance this chakra, which modality will you pick up to balance your Solar Plexus chakra?
If you have any questions about the topic for today, please drop in the comments below & I will try to answer them to the best of my capabilities :)


Drop me a message via contact form HERE or email me at thekjunction[at]gmail[dot]com if you want a paid consultation session (skype or phone) on chakra balancing, healing or meditation.

See you next week!

Love, Light, Peace
Kuhoo

This post first appeared on this group - "Our Earth & Us - Striking The Right Balance". I am gaining some good karma by sharing my knowledge & experiences with this group members.


Do not forget to follow "The K Junction" on Facebook page & closed Facebook groupTwitter and Instagram for day to day updates that might not always find a place on this blog. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to know more about our early learning journey, DIY & Montessori & Waldorf inspired activities for kids, kids books & toys reviews and much more!


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Feb 1, 2018

Homeschool Supplies Haul For DIY Educational & Montessori Inspired Activities For Kids (VLOG)

I love setting up DIY Montessori inspired activities at home for my toddler. Here is one of my Homeschool Supplies Haul For Educational & Montessori Inspired Activities for kids.


Watch my supplies haul for kids educational activities! I used these supplies in one of my workshops where toddlers, preschoolers & kindergarterners enjoyed doing these activities. I have also used these supplies in my homeschool activities for my son. 





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#OMGThursday Win 500Rs Amazon Voucher Every Thursday - Week #1


[Update - Contest Over] 

Welcome to Week 1 of #OMGThursday at The K Junction! I am so glad you stopped by. You stand a chance to win Amazon voucher of 500 INR this week! Read on to know the steps & rules.


Steps To Participate
  1. Like my Facebook Page - The K Junction
  2. You will find the week 1 #OMGThursday contest announcement in one of the first few posts on the page. Follow those steps.
  3. Cross your fingers!

Come back right HERE on 8th Feb 2018 to know the name of the winner!

Winner Announced!!! 


Congrats Pradeepa!!!


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