A Special Education Teacher’s Journey to Calm

Let’s hear from Patti Davis, a K-2 special education teacher for autistic support in a public school in Pennsylvania. She has been an educator for 21 years, spending many years as an early childhood teacher, and then pursuing special education. She has discovered a love for teaching neurodivergent children and has enjoyed working with her unique students […]
A Tech-Savvy Approach to Yoga & Mindfulness

Let’s hear from Amy Zambrano, a yogi on a mission to bring yoga to all ages and all abilities. Amy is the Jersey Shore’s leading Youth Yoga Expert. She has over 1600 hours of training and has been teaching for 15 years. Amy was the recipient of the 2023 Jersey Shore Girl Scouts, “Phenomenal Women Under 40” […]
Bringing Yoga & Mindfulness to Middle School

Let’s hear from Allison Rosemond, a Middle School Counselor in South Carolina. She enjoys incorporating wellness activities into her daily interactions with students. Allison credits Yoga 4 Classrooms for making yoga and mindfulness accessible to the students. As a school counselor, my department implemented a Midweek Mindful Moment, a weekly tip or strategy emailed to […]
How Yoga 4 Classrooms Supports Emotional Needs in Special Education

Let’s hear from Melissa Hamberg, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. Melissa works in a special education school and a residential treatment facility for children with trauma histories. She has worked in the mental health field for 25+ years as a therapist, supervisor, crisis and trauma-informed care trainer, and crisis support specialist. She has a […]
A Spanish Teacher’s Journey to a Calmer, More Focused Classroom

Let’s hear from Jo Ibarra, an experienced educator with endorsements in Spanish and ELL at Rustburg High School in Rustburg, Virginia. She is also the Varsity Swim team coach. She has taught students ranging from pre-K to community college, in Guatemala and the U.S. An avid yoga practitioner, she is enthusiastic to share this practice with others. Two […]
Ready to Be Well?

Mainstream yoga publications often feature photos of willowy, flexible people performing fantastic gymnastic feats that would leave most of us crippled for life. Impressive? No doubt. But is it yoga? Sort of. While the postures, or asanas, are perhaps the best known aspect of yoga, they are far from being the whole of yoga. For […]
“Loosen Up” with Yoga 4 Classrooms for Calm, Focused & Connected Learners

As adults, we’re very sensitive to the demands of our own circumstances and the stress they produce. Many of us balance work responsibilities with raising children and maintaining a household; we juggle relationships with our partners, care for aging parents, and undertake volunteer and other personal commitments – all while trying to honor our own needs. Life is busy. Is […]
Imagination Vacations with Yoga 4 Classrooms

Imagination makes it possible to perceive a whole world inside the space of the mind. We can travel at the speed of light, visit foreign lands or alien worlds, and transcend the limitations of time and space. We can be anywhere and do anything . . . Imagination is a place of absolute freedom. It’s […]
Yoga 4 Classrooms’ Favorite Things Series on YouTube

Check out our Yoga 4 Classrooms’ “Favorite Things” series on YouTube. It is a fun exploration of some of our favorite tools in the world of education and mindfulness for both educators and students. This engaging series showcases a diverse array of resources, children’s literature, and professional development books specifically tailored for the classroom setting. […]
Boost Your Student’s Mind & Body with Desk Yoga: Simple Stretches for Focus & Energy

Anyone who has sat for long periods of time understands the stress and strain sitting has on the body. In the absence of movement, the muscles shorten and become stiff, joints lose their range of motion, and blood and lymphatic fluid collect in the lower body. This latter fact is of particular concern, as lymphatic […]