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The MYndful Movement Program
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Presentations,Workshops & Programs
The MYndful Movement Program provides products and services to support children, youth, and adults with practical tools and techniques for mental health support. We believe in these creative activities, moments, movement sequences, and routines to improve focus, enhance memory, reduce stress and anxiety, and empower individuals for a healthier, happier life.
Evidence-based research supports all aspcts of these engaging MYndfulness techniques.
No experience necessary to participate in a workshop and feel the benefits of MYndful moments and movements.
Anxiety & stress management for your children & youth
Bring a calm, more peaceful vibe to your club, classroom and family.
Digital Activity Cards in each E-Deck to promote social emotional learning skills and mindfulness.
Also available at your favourite online shopping outlets.
Digital Activity Cards Full E-Deck Gr. 1-6
MYndful Moments and Movement sequences to calm and connect your classroom.
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Digital Activity Cards Full E-Deck Gr. 7-12
Easy to follow on any device for school-wide MYndfulness practice.
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Social Emotional Learning + Mindfulness = Healthy Minds
Educators and Parents promote SEL & Mental Health
In these ever changing times with your stress level at its limit, allow these techniques to support you. You and your students can practice healthy habits for focused minds. Through educator's training, lesson plans, digital material & videos these research-based programs uniquely combine SEL and mindfulness.
What is MYndful Movement?
MYNDFUL MOVEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
You are on the front lines of education! Educators and parents, we know how hard you're working to support our kids in these challenging times.
Set positive intentions, practice calming breath-work,
enjoy mindful movements - Qigong & Yoga
to support your body and mind.
The pandemic has brought added stress to our children and teens, educators and parents. We are dealing with higher depression and anxiety levels than ever before. We can't afford not to implement extra reinforcements and preventions to help kids cope with the stress, anxiety, and learning challenges they are experiencing.
Benefits of Mindfulness:
Positive Reframing of Thoughts
Increased Energy
Calmer State of Being
Breathing with Awareness
Compassion/Inclusivity
Neurological Benefits
Improved Focus
Memory Storage & Recall
Emotional Literacy
Connection to Self and Others
Self-Regulation by Prefrontal Cortex Development
MYndful Movement Services for Educators, Students & Parents
Trauma-sensitive mindfulness is always our approach.
Accommodations and modifications for our
MYndful New Comers!
Services
- In-Class Presentations
- Educator Presentations
- Wellness Day Stations
- Student Leadership 6-Week Certification
- Parent-Child MYndful Workshops
- Educator's MYndful Movement Training Courses
- Special Workshops for students of all ages
- Transitional Age Youth (T.A.Y.) Hospital & Medical Clinics: workshops and presentations
- Inquire for a MYndful Movement presentation at your school
- deb@myndfulmovement.com
The Research shows clear benefits
MYndful Movement is for everyone who feels the need for more peace and calm in their lives.
These evidence-based activities show amazing benefits for our student's resilience, ability to cope with stress, kindness and patience to themselves and others, improved focus, and more.
The MYM teacher's guide includes two programs. The easy-to-follow lesson plans lead your children and teens in SEL skills through the lens of mindfulness. Have fun with these engaging moments and movement sequences for a more peaceful, more focused classroom.
Feedback & Testimonials: MYndful Movers Say...
What Educators and Students are saying...
from the MYndful Fundamentals Student Leadership Certification program:
"The program really identified the needs and emotions of teens." "...loved the body-moving parts." School Staff Rep.
"I found the breathing exercises and discussions most helpful because it helped me connect with and understand myself and others around me." Student
"I absolutely loved the vibe and the calmness of the course. I loved the positive and no-judgement environment." Student
"I found the MYndful Wave most helpful because it really helped me just feel like my blood is circulating and energized me." Student
Student Leadership 6-Week Certification Program at St. Edmund Campion CSS
Feedback & Testimonials: MYndful Movers Say...
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!
In-class session feedback:
Grade 4 students of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, Milton:
How did you feel when you participated in the MYndful Movement activities?
“Calm” “Great” “Energetic” “Happy”
“I felt better about myself” “Peaceful”
“Focused in our next class” “Relaxed” “Awesome”
What did you learn at the MYndful Movement workshop?
“Everyone is different and that’s a good thing”
“I can be really observant”
“I like to drum”
“I can control my emotions”
“I should think before I act and be calm first”
“Good ways to calm myself”
A few favourite activities:
playing the drum
MYndful Movement to music
listening to the bell
16 year old teen from Halton:
"This mindful practice has really been helping me, and I am definitely going to keep it up.
I'm starting to do some of the movements at home on my own and it's helping me have better days."
MYndfulness can be taught online and still be highly effective
MYndful Yoga & Qigong at Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Ctr
1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East. Oakville, ON
New to Yoga and Qigong? No problem. All levels will feel the health benefits of stress reduction and a healthy mind-body connection.
Info and pricing: https://www.joshuacreekarts.com/wellness/Register: info@jochuacreekarts.com
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Calm...bring it on
Let us support you. Please subscribe to the free YouTube channel for guided MYndful moments to help bring SEL in every day.
Gratitude for the Arts
Photography & Media
Photography by Aidan Stoddard
@aidan___stoddard