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OUR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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SCHOOL Yoga & Mindfulness offers a novel approach to classroom mindfulness—an innovative instructional model that nurtures both student engagement and teacher well-being.
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Take our training, attend our professional development sessions, access our digital lessons, or read our book to create learners who contribute positively to classrooms, schools, and communities. ​

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE
SCHOOL YOGA & MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING?

  • Professional development aligned with academic standards

  • Wellness tools to support educator health, balance, and resilience

  • Mindful classroom management to foster focus, cooperation, and care

  • Practical support for student mental health using easy, accessible methods

  • Empathy-building strategies that create inclusive and peaceful learning communities

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WHAT WILL I GAIN?

  • SEL practices that benefit both students and teachers

  • Tools to boost academic focus (Common Core–aligned)

  • Mindful movement, breathing, and classroom-ready exercises

  • Strategies to support daily well-being for all

  • LAUSD educators: Eligible for salary points

  • All educators: Certificate and letter of completion

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WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?

  • K–12 teachers ready to bring social and emotional learning into the classroom

  • Those interested in supporting student wellness—physically, mentally, and emotionally

  • Teachers seeking practical tools for focus, listening, and positive behavior

  • Educators who want to build a brief, meaningful personal practice for self-care

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No prior yoga experience needed.
All are welcome.

OUR RESOURCES

ONLINE TRAINING

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  • ​​​​75-hour course

  • Open to K-12 teachers, counselors, and social workers in all districts

  • Two salary points available for LAUSD teachers (one salary point option also available)

  • Self-paced learning featuring online interaction with fellow teachers and founder Kelly Wood​​​

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

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  • Choose one: Upcoming dates announced soon

  • 1-hour session on Zoom

  • 3:45-4:45 pm PST

  • An introduction to the SCHOOL Yoga & Mindfulness program by Kelly Wood to help all ages develop social and emotional learning skills

  • Open to K-12 educators in all districts

  • Free PD sessions for educators

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DIGITAL LESSONS - SCHOOL YOGA LIBRARY

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  • K-4 teachers can sign up to access digital lessons on the Membership page.

  • Stream on demand and project directly onto your whiteboard during class.

  • Just 20 minutes each, played once a week.

  • Follow-up lessons and bonus content are fully included.

  • Interactive practice keeps students and teachers learning together.

CALM BREATHING CALM HEARTS:

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE

Book cover titled “Calm Breathing Calm Hearts: Social and Emotional Learning for School and Life” by Kelly Wood, with illustrations of children and adults, books, and hearts

Written by Kelly Wood, Calm Breathing Calm Hearts inspires K–12 educators to rejuvenate their own peaceful habits and share them with students.


This resource helps you:

  • Cultivate your own peaceful habits.

  • Transform classroom learning and culture.

  • Develop vital social-emotional skills.

  • Improve learning together.

  • Drive positive change in your school and community.

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Smiling Calm Hearts Open Our Learning, Inc. (SCHOOL, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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