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 […]
Eight Years of Implementation – An Update from Edmunds Elementary

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 […]
Yoga 4 Classrooms Featured in National News

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!
Mindful Practices, Yoga Supports School Kids’ Mental Health & Resilience

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:
Q & A with Lisa Flynn, founder of Yoga 4 Classrooms

An interview with Yoga 4 Classrooms Founder Lisa Flynn.