Mindful Mover Classes teach secular mindfulness techniques to help children cope with strong emotions.

What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is both a state and a practice. You can show mindful qualities in your daily life and you can also intentionally practice mindfulness techniques. By practicing formal exercises, mindfulness can become a healthy habit.  

The two major aspects of mindfulness are paying attention and equanimity.  Through paying attention to our emotional and physical body, we can become aware of our needs and habits.  The equanimity brings an overall feeling of kindness and understanding to our awareness. 

(To learn more about Mindfulness we highly recommend the Mindful Schools online courses.)

Benefits include:
  • Self-regulation
  • Relaxation and anxiety reduction 
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Body awareness
  • Physicality and fitness

Benefits for schools: 
  • Greater self-awareness for both teachers and students
  • Lower stress levels for staff
  • Happier school environment 
  • Healthy sense of community with better connection between staff and students
Our tutors have trained with Mindful Schools and Relax Kids and have integrated these curricula into the Mindful Movement classes. 
 
Kids say:
  • “My body feels like a rainbow”
  • “I used my breathing instead of hitting my brother”
  • ​ “My heart is beating really slowly”

Teachers say:
  • “Students have developed their attention span over the year. They understand what exercises can assist them to focus and remain calm”.
  • ​“Students are able to talk about their emotions and why they are feeling that way”
  • “Having a shared (mindfulness) language has been hugely helpful”
  • “Over time I noticed the children were able to remain in poses for longer and stronger”.
  • ​“I think you two are amazing at what you do. You are so supportive and caring, working with the class as a whole while also seeing and responding to the individuals.”​
​Parents say:
  • "Johanna and Erica have created a well structured & researched class that manages to be both balancing/thoughtful and challenging/dynamic. Plus it's a heck of a lot of fun!"
  • "Erica and Johanna are simply fantastic! They engage with the children in such a wonderful, caring, and supportive way. Our daughter always comes away from yoga class relaxed and happy, and keen to tell us about all the fun and challenging things she has been doing. "