Thoughts on Mindful Awareness Practices in Education, a thought-provoking, must-read article, written by Ramaa Reddy Raghavan, posted today (12/27/11) at The Huffington Post.
"My last three articles dealt with a burgeoning phenomenon -- mindful awareness -- which has been gaining popularity among public and private school administrators, as a method to help kids relax, become more attentive and less aggressive at school. In this concluding piece, I present thoughts from established mindfulness practitioners who discuss the state of mindfulness research, from its practice pitfalls and nuanced lexicon, to its necessity in today's complex world." Read full article here...
Comments from Yoga 4 Classrooms founder, Lisa Flynn:
SEL (social/emotional learning), resilience, stress reduction, improved academic performance and many other benefits relevant to education and whole child wellness, are natural outcomes of these
practices (see research cited in the article), but as Dr. Jennings states, the approach for teaching
mindful awareness to children can and should be quite different than
with adults. Reputable programs designed for schools understand this
and incorporate kid-friendly approaches which include breathing, movement, reflection, focusing exercises, discussions, community building exercises and more.
It is exciting to know that Collaborat
Here are a few reputable programs and tools, some included in the article, some not: Mindful Schools, MindUp, Inner Resilience Program, Yoga Calm, Garrison's Cultivatin
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