School Yoga & Mindfulness

Take Your Body to School!

School Yoga is Evidence-Based

• Response to Intervention
• Positive Behavior Support
• Learning-Readiness
• Health Equity & Community Engagement
• Emotional-Regulation
• Proper Breathing & Posture
• Fitness: flexibility, strength, balance, endurance
• Stress-Reduction, Community-Building, Non-Violence
• Confidence & Motivation

Tips for Starting School-Youth Yoga in Your Community

• Find contacts in your region
• Advocate for School Yoga Continuing Education for School Staff. Learn about State Dept of Ed curriculum standards & teacher/Allied Support staff relicensure requirements.
• Community Organize: teachers, Allied Support staff (nurse, speech, OT, SW, psych), specialists (PE, dance, music, art), district leadership, local yoga & fitness instructors
• Clubs & Committees
• Local Colleges