Sunrise Lotus - Chakradance Kids

19/07/2026

As a teacher, I’ve met so many beautiful children who are carrying big feelings they don’t always know how to express.

Some bottle everything up.
Some worry constantly.
Some struggle with confidence.
Some become overwhelmed and their emotions seem to burst out all at once.

The truth is, children aren’t “being difficult”—they’re often trying to communicate something they don’t yet have the words for.

That’s why I created Sunrise Lotus – Wellbeing for Kids.

Through the magic of Chakradance™ Kids, children are gently guided through movement, music, storytelling, mindfulness, mandala art and creative activities that help them understand their emotions, build confidence and develop lifelong wellbeing skills.

My hope is that every child leaves class feeling a little calmer… a little more confident… and a little more connected to who they truly are.

If you’re looking for something different—something that nurtures your child’s emotional wellbeing in a creative, joyful and heart-centred way—I would love to welcome you.

🌸 Term 3 workshops are now open in Murwillumbah.

Click the event link in the comments to find the program that’s right for your child. 🪷

18/07/2026

As we begin Term 3, I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to all the beautiful children and families who joined us last term for our Chakradance™ Kids programs and themed workshops.

One of the blessings of having smaller classes was being able to spend quality time with each child and witness their unique journey. It was heartwarming to watch children gradually settle into the group, build trust, become more confident, express themselves more openly, and simply feel more at home within themselves. Every child grew in their own way and at their own pace, and it was a privilege to walk alongside them.

For me, Chakradance™ Kids is so much more than an activity. It is a creative wellbeing journey that gently supports children to reconnect with the wonderful qualities already within them. Through story, movement, music, mindfulness and art, children are encouraged to develop the seven qualities at the heart of the program:

🌈 I am Safe
🌈 I am Creative
🌈 I am Powerful
🌈 I am Loved
🌈 I am Expressive
🌈 I am Intuitive
🌈 I am Divine

These aren't just ideas we talk about—they're qualities we nurture through experience, helping children grow in confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and self-belief.

I'm so excited to continue the journey with our returning families this term and to warmly welcome new children into our Sunrise Lotus community.

What's New This Term?
We've made a few changes to our programs:

🌿 3–6 Year Old Program – now offered on Friday mornings. The Magic Story Tree program can now be joined casually, making it easier for families to come along whenever it suits. Children of this age naturally enjoy welcoming new friends into the group.

🌿 5–10 Year Old Program – continuing on Wednesday afternoons as a 9-week program only. At this age, children benefit from the consistency of journeying with the same group each week, allowing trust, friendships and deeper emotional growth to develop over the term. This term we're also beginning a wonderful new series of stories and activities, exploring the chakras from a fresh perspective with new adventures, lessons and opportunities for growth.

To help new families experience Chakradance™ Kids, we're offering FREE Trial Sessions in Week 1, with our 9-week programs beginning in Week 2.

Please see our events on our page or Website for program details (link in comments).

I'll also be offering more of our popular themed Chakradance™ Kids Workshops, each exploring a different aspect of children's social and emotional wellbeing through story, movement, music, mindfulness and creativity.

Thank you again for your support. I can't wait to see familiar smiling faces again, meet some wonderful new families, and continue creating a space where children can shine, connect and grow.

With warmth,

Mali Barrie
Sunrise Lotus – Wellbeing For Kids

17/05/2026

🌊 The Sacral Chakra in Children
The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) is connected to emotions, creativity, joy, movement, and self-expression.
✨ When balanced, children may:
• Express emotions openly
• Be creative and playful
• Enjoy movement, music, and connection
• Adapt well to change
• Feel confident being themselves
⚠️ When imbalanced, children may:
• Have emotional outbursts
• Become overly sensitive or withdrawn
• Struggle with sharing feelings
• Show clinginess or hyperactivity
• Lose interest in creativity and play
Supporting children through movement, art, music, nature, and emotional safety can help bring this chakra back into balance. 💛

05/05/2026

This week in our classes we are focusing on the Base Chakra. Here are some tips to help your child ground and balance this area of their life. For a full Kids Chakra Health Check, please visit our website. Link in comments. 🌈🙏💕

05/05/2026

This week in our classes we are focusing on the Base Chakra. Check out our full Kids Chakra Health Check on our Website! 🌈🙏

23/04/2026

🌈 Trial our First Class! LAST CALL for Term 2 enrolments 🌈
Classes are filling and we’re close to finalising numbers. If you missed our free session, your child is welcome to trial the first session of our course and you only pay if you choose to continue.
If you’ve been thinking about joining… this is your moment.

Your child will experience:
- Dance and movement inspired by ancient energy practices
- Mandala art to spark creativity
- Storytelling and play based learning
- Simple mindfulness and breathwork for calm and balance

Your child will gain:
✨ Confidence
✨ Calm
✨ Emotional tools
✨ A sense of belonging

When:
Wednesday, 29th April
3–6 years: 11:15am – 12:15pm
5–10 years: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Places are limited. Booking link in the comments or please visit:
https://sunriselotus.com.au/

This is more than an activity — it’s a foundation for life. Let the magic begin ✨

18/04/2026

Affirmations shape the way our children see themselves and the world.
These simple words help build confidence, emotional safety, and inner strength one day at a time.

Save this.
Read it together in the morning or before bed. ❤️

18/04/2026

Understanding the Base Chakra
Your child’s sense of safety and security starts here.

When the Base Chakra is balanced, children tend to:
🌱 Feel safe in their body
🌱 Settle into routines more easily
🌱 Trust their environment

When out of balance, you might notice:
⚡ Anxiety or clinginess
⚡ Restlessness or fear
⚡ Trouble settling

This isn’t “bad behaviour”—it’s a nervous system asking for support.

17/04/2026

Our kids may not remember every rule, every correction, or every lesson we try to teach, but they will remember how they felt with us…

They remember the way we responded when they were overwhelmed, the way we spoke to them when they made mistakes, and the way we showed up when things felt hard. In those moments, we are not just addressing behavior, we are shaping how they learn to experience emotions, relationships, and themselves.

When a child is met with dismissal, they do not suddenly learn to regulate or “do better.” What they often learn instead is that their feelings are too much, or that they have to handle them on their own. Over time, that can create distance, not growth.

But when a child is met with presence, even imperfect presence, something different begins to happen. They feel safer, and that sense of safety allows their nervous system to settle. When that happens, their brain becomes more open, and that is when they can actually listen, process, and learn.

This is why connection matters so much, not because it is soft, but because it is effective.

At the same time, this is the part that can feel hardest in real life, especially because many of us are trying to give our children something we did not consistently receive ourselves. We are learning to stay calm in moments that trigger us, to respond differently than what was modeled to us, and to hold space for emotions that we may still be learning to process within ourselves.

That takes awareness, intention, and practice, and it also requires a lot of grace.

You are not going to get it right every time, but the moments that matter most are not the perfect ones. They are the small, everyday moments where you pause, soften, and choose to connect instead of react.

Those are the moments your child carries with them, not because they were flawless, but because they felt different.

Over time, those experiences shape how your child learns to handle their emotions, how they relate to others, and how they see themselves.

You are not just raising your child, you are shaping what “safe,” “loved,” and “understood” feels like for them, and that matters more than you think. 🩷

17/04/2026

So true!

Connection before correction.💚