Sky Breathing Meditation is a program designed to help youth and adults deal with stress and anxiety through breathing techniques, reflection, and mindfulness. The program has been shown to increase positivity, optimism, self-image, grades in school, and pro-social behavior. At the same time, it decreases violence, stress, emotional outbursts, and pessimism. There are training curriculums for students and educators available.
Managing stress and negative emotions in a healthy way
Rationale: Peace, responsibility, commitment, respect, compassion, trust, honesty, nonviolence, and service to community. These are qualities that schools and adult leaders desire to instill in youth. However, stress, one of the most common aspects of modern life, prevents that from happening. Learning doesn’t exist if minds are full of stress – it’s like trying to plant seeds in rocky soil. Providing clear strategies to deal with this unavoidable aspect of life creates a happier, healthier and successful learning environment.
Approach: The Workshop offers techniques that inspire, empower and engage educators and community leaders to make these human values a living reality for the young people who are our future. It’s open to those interested in helping support the needs of our youth. Experiencing interactive processes of creativity, responsibility, purpose and commitment are the cognitive aspects of this 12-hour workshop. Powerful tools are taught which access the power of breath, at a physiological level, removing toxins from the body, increasing mental clarity and uplifting energy and awareness. All possibilities are available to a mind skilled in managing stress and negative emotions in healthy ways. A first step toward uplifting the essential human values so essential for young people to live successful lives.
Encouraged:
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes such as sweat pants, yoga pants, shorts (no pajamas, skirts, or dresses) for light stretching and moving around
What to Bring: Yoga mat (if you have one – if not, one will be provided for you), light blanket, and pillow
What to Drink: Please bring your own Water Bottle. Drink lots of water!
What to Eat: Healthy snacks (fruit or granola bars), lighter foods
Note: Course space will be a “no shoe” zone; please feel free to be barefoot or sport your favorite socks!
Your Course Will Also Include:
By the end of course you'll be equipped with specific techniques that you can practice every day. The value of these practices is both immediate and cumulative. You can look forward to continued and increasing benefits.
Managing stress and negative emotions in a healthy way
Rationale: Peace, responsibility, commitment, respect, compassion, trust, honesty, nonviolence, and service to community. These are qualities that schools and adult leaders desire to instill in youth. However, stress, one of the most common aspects of modern life, prevents that from happening. Learning doesn’t exist if minds are full of stress – it’s like trying to plant seeds in rocky soil. Providing clear strategies to deal with this unavoidable aspect of life creates a happier, healthier and successful learning environment.
Approach: The Workshop offers techniques that inspire, empower and engage educators and community leaders to make these human values a living reality for the young people who are our future. It’s open to those interested in helping support the needs of our youth. Experiencing interactive processes of creativity, responsibility, purpose and commitment are the cognitive aspects of this 12-hour workshop. Powerful tools are taught which access the power of breath, at a physiological level, removing toxins from the body, increasing mental clarity and uplifting energy and awareness. All possibilities are available to a mind skilled in managing stress and negative emotions in healthy ways. A first step toward uplifting the essential human values so essential for young people to live successful lives.
Encouraged:
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes such as sweat pants, yoga pants, shorts (no pajamas, skirts, or dresses) for light stretching and moving around
What to Bring: Yoga mat (if you have one – if not, one will be provided for you), light blanket, and pillow
What to Drink: Please bring your own Water Bottle. Drink lots of water!
What to Eat: Healthy snacks (fruit or granola bars), lighter foods
Note: Course space will be a “no shoe” zone; please feel free to be barefoot or sport your favorite socks!
Your Course Will Also Include:
- Stretching and low-impact yoga for health, circulation, and relaxation.
- Advanced breathing techniques that bring energy and rest to the body and mind.
- Skills for handling stress and negative emotions and situations.
- Practical wisdom for improving focus at work and harmony in relationships.
By the end of course you'll be equipped with specific techniques that you can practice every day. The value of these practices is both immediate and cumulative. You can look forward to continued and increasing benefits.
For Youth (Students, Youth Workers, Athletes, and Artists):
Sky Breathing Meditation is dedicated to providing youth with a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy lifestyle. We do this by offering youth practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions. When students learn how to manage their stress in a healthy way, they exhibit greater confidence and motivation to succeed in school and make healthy choices when faced with life’s challenges. Our 30-hour experiential learning curriculum includes three modules: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Lifestyle.
For Adults (Educators, Coaches, Parents, Leaders, Friends, and Neighbors):
Sky Breathing Meditation is a personal development program for educators and administrators. It is designed to strengthen the individual through practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions, improve performance, increase job satisfaction, and support well-being. When implemented within a school, it is a powerful staff experience, uplifting morale, engendering connectedness, and fostering open, dynamic teamwork and communication.
Sky Breathing Meditation is a personal development program for educators and administrators. It is designed to strengthen the individual through practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions, improve performance, increase job satisfaction, and support well-being. When implemented within a school, it is a powerful staff experience, uplifting morale, engendering connectedness, and fostering open, dynamic teamwork and communication.
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Sky Breathing Meditation for Educators, Coaches and Leaders
This is a personal development program for educators, coaches, administrators, and leaders It is designed to strengthen the individual through practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions, improve performance, increase job satisfaction, and support well-being. When implemented within a school or community center, it is a powerful leadership experience, uplifting morale, engendering connectedness, and fostering open, dynamic teamwork and communication. |
Art of Meditation Course
Front Row: LouRawls Burnett, Glorianne Mather, Sandra Dempsey, Dr. Michele Bria, Rosa Perez, Maria Acevedo, Angel Mercado, and Rafael Espino
Second Row: Martin Weddle, Jennifer Avery, Tyna Rule, Beverly Walker, Melissa Jerke, Kevin Turner, Bill Herman, Dra’vonn Bankhead, and Charles Brown |
