This program will introduce the benefits of mindfulness and yoga for school children. The goals of this program include not only physical exercise but also increased emotional intelligence and tools for response. Classes will include mindful breathing practices, individual, partner, and group yoga poses, and community building exercises/games.
"There is immense research showing how mindfulness can improve many facets of a young person's life: academic achievement, reduced stress, increased emotional intelligence, better attention, and focus"" (Breathe for Change, 2018).