Yoga in the Classroom
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Yoga and mindfulness in the classroom is a truly transformative practice for students and educators alike. Regular practice gives students simple, effective techniques to calm their bodies, regulate emotions, and prepare their minds for focused learning. Teachers often notice an immediate difference—calmer classrooms, improved attention spans, and students who feel more grounded and ready to learn.
At zen momma, we make it easy to bring mindfulness into your school day. We offer flexible class options to fit seamlessly into your schedule, with sessions available in 30, 45, or 60 minutes. And just like Mary Poppins, we bring everything with us—including yoga mats—so your students can simply show up, breathe, and enjoy.
The benefits go beyond the classroom. Research shows that mindfulness helps children:
Build focus and concentration for stronger academic performance.
Foster emotional intelligence by strengthening self-awareness and empathy.
Cultivate kindness and compassion to support a positive classroom community.
Manage stress and emotions with healthy coping strategies.
Improve overall well-being with better sleep and relaxation.
Inspire creativity
And so much more!
Trainings for Teachers & Educators
“Let’s focus, flow and have fun!” Michiko J. Rolek
Mindful Teachers, Mindful Classrooms
Practical tools for greater presence, regulation & connection
At zen momma, we believe that bringing mindfulness into the classroom begins with ourselves. Before we teach mindfulness, we practice mindfulness.
Mindful Teachers, Mindful Classrooms is an interactive educator training designed to help teachers cultivate greater awareness, recognize signs of dysregulation in themselves and their students, and develop simple practices for creating calmer, more connected classrooms.
Through a combination of discussion, reflection, breathwork, mindfulness, and experiential practices, educators learn practical tools they can begin using immediately—both for their own well-being and in their work with children.
Together, we explore mindfulness and self-care, personal values and intention, recognizing and responding to dysregulation, self-regulation and co-regulation, mindful breathing and movement, and developmentally appropriate mindfulness practices for children.
For educators working with young children, special attention is given to the power of modeling and co-regulation. Children learn not only from what we teach, but from how we show up. When we learn to pause, breathe, regulate our own nervous systems, and respond with greater intention, we create an environment where children can begin learning to do the same.
Educators leave with simple, accessible practices they can integrate into the natural rhythm of the school day—without mindfulness becoming one more thing on an already-full to-do list.
Because calmer classrooms begin with grounded educators—one deep breath at a time.
Available for preschools, elementary schools, faculty professional development, staff wellness days, and school-wide wellness programs.