Yoga 4 Classrooms was recently featured in a research article by Frontiers in Education. Frontiers In Education is a multidisciplinary journal that explores research-based approaches to education for human development. It focuses on the global challenges and opportunities education faces, ultimately aiming to improve educational outcomes. The article showcased the impact of yoga in schools […]
I remember the back-to-school feelings vividly. This period of transition is both exciting and challenging, filled with anticipation and preparation. While the back-to-school season can be filled with joy, renewed purpose, and motivation, we also know there can be dread, uncertainty, and stress. Recently I have been interested in educator burnout, a significant issue plaguing […]
The story by Jennifer Gonzalez on Cult of Pedagogy about finding your marigold is a must-read every August for me. I was first introduced to this story when it was originally published in 2013 by my mentor, friend, and former principal, Dr. Lori Connery. The story is written for new teachers and while I was […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]