As the back-to-school season approaches, educators are gearing up to welcome students back into their classrooms. This time of year provides a fresh start and a chance to establish a positive and productive learning environment. Ensuring that classrooms implement established routines is an important part of the first few weeks of school. Routines offer a […]
Today, we come with exciting news to share with you— ownership of Yoga 4 Classrooms has transitioned to a new, passionate leader, Sarah Kirk! After years of dedication and hard work, Lisa Flynn, the founder of Yoga 4 Classrooms, has decided to pass on the torch to Sarah Kirk, who brings a wealth of experience […]
5th graders and their Yoga 4 Classrooms-trained teacher from a NJ school lead several of their favorite mindful moment activities from the Yoga 4 Classrooms Activity Cards while sharing how practicing these strategies during the class day supports self-regulation, learning, community and positive mindset! Watch… Yoga 4 Classrooms® mission is to empower youth with the […]
Nearly eight years ago, after investigating the related benefits of integrating yoga and mindfulness at school, Principal Jaynette Rittman and her staff at Edmunds Elementary in Des Moines, Iowa, decided to train with Yoga 4 Classrooms. With full staff buy-in and internal leadership, Yoga 4 Classrooms has been scheduled and integrated twice daily into the […]
ABC National News reported on how a growing number of schools are using yoga and mindfulness to support students’ mental health. Yoga 4 Classroom founder, Lisa Flynn, shares her thoughts on how yoga, mindfulness “pauses” at school support social and emotional learning. Aired on August 2, 2022. Watch the video here!
Lisa Flynn describes mindfulness and its many benefits for students in and out of the classroom in this brief interview featured on national news radio. Aired on the CBS Radio Network, Saturday, August 6th. Listen here: