June 23, 2022
Educators Turn to Yoga for School and Community Change
F Following a strenuous few years of teaching during the Covid pandemic, some educators are embarking on a novel approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) training, a virtual wellness, SEL, and yoga training course.
Sources say that graduates of Breathe For Change's 200-hour programme will be certified to teach inclusive yoga classes to adults and children, as well as to lead SEL and wellness experiences in their schools, districts, and organisations.
…educators first and foremost should take care of their own well-being and prioritise their own self-care so they can do the essential work of giving themselves to their communities…
The certification programme is intended for educators who want to use their SEL and yoga education to improve teacher well-being and student SEL. Our whole approach is a community-wide wellness approach–the home-school connection matters deeply, said Dr. Ilana Nankin, Breathe For Change’s founder and CEO. Nankin used her research and teaching experiences to create Breathe For Change in 2015. Teachers who participated in the programme saw transformations in their students, both emotionally and academically.
Speaking to the media, Mrs Nankin said, “Training starts with a focus on transformation of self–educators first and foremost should take care of their own well-being and prioritise their own self-care so they can do the essential work of giving themselves to their communities.” She further added, “It’s so critically important to embody, live, and breathe the practices and SEL competencies we hope to teach our kids.”
This summer’s courses focus on two aspects, attention to two growing issues: teacher burnout and the increased need for SEL and mental health support among students.
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