Backed by Science.
Built for the Classroom.
Evidence-based practices proven to support students’ mental health, emotional growth, and academic performance.
Our approach:
✅ Aligns with CASEL’s Core Competencies for social-emotional learning
✅ Is compatible with MTSS and works as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 support
✅ Uses tools from neuroscience, emotional intelligence research, and trauma-informed education
Emotional intelligence isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a predictor of lifelong success. Studies show that children who build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and empathy early in life are more likely to thrive socially, academically, and behaviorally.
What’s Inside a Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Lesson
Using our book I Am Mindful and Totally Awesome, this page walks you through each part of a kids yoga and mindfulness lesson. Whether you’re a teacher, caregiver, or counselor, this free resource helps you understand how we teach emotional regulation, self-awareness, and preventative health through our 5-Part Practice structure.
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Download "I Am Mindful and Totally Awesome"
This beautifully illustrated guide was created to show kids—and the grownups who support them—exactly what happens in a mindfulness lesson. It’s fun, accessible, and trauma-informed. Download your free copy below and follow along with a full sample lesson.
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Why it Matters
Neuroplasticity: Regular mindfulness practice helps rewire the brain to respond instead of react—building resilience and emotional regulation.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Programs like I Am Mindful teach children to recognize, name, and navigate emotions—a critical predictor of long-term success.
Classroom Benefits: Studies show that students who engage in mindfulness experience fewer behavior incidents, improved concentration, and stronger peer relationships.
Aligned with SEL Standards: I Am Mindful supports CASEL’s five core competencies and integrates easily into a school’s SEL or MTSS framework.
By practicing daily, students aren’t just learning mindfulness—they’re building lifelong tools for mental wellness.
Walk Through a Lesson
See how we blend movement, breath, story, and reflection to support emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and preventative health.
Whether you’re a teacher, caregiver, or counselor, this example will help you experience what makes our lessons both powerful and practical—for all ages.
See how we blend movement, breath, story, and reflection to support emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and preventative health.
Whether you’re a teacher, caregiver, or counselor, this example will help you experience what makes our lessons both powerful and practical—for all ages.
Each Lesson You Will Practice Three Mudras
Mudra – Yoga for Your Fingers
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Sun Salutation
Learn the Poses for the Sun Salutation
1. Mountain Pose
2. Forward Fold
3. Plank
4. Cobra
5. Downward Dog
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Learn About Affirmations
Affirmations are a way to harness the power of positive self-talk and shape their thoughts and feelings. Through discussion, storytelling, and creative reflection, students explore how to use affirmations like “I am brave” or “I am enough” to build emotional strength, self-worth, and resilience. This supports preventative mental health by helping kids develop inner confidence and compassion.
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Listen to a Guided Mindfulness Practice
In this practice, children are gently guided to send kind wishes to themselves and others. Metta Meditation, also known as loving-kindness, helps build empathy, compassion, and emotional connection—key skills for emotional wellness and preventative mental health.
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SA: When you say “sa,” your pointer finger touches your thumb.
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TA: When you say “ta,” your middle finger touches our thumb.
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NA: When you say “na,” your ring finger touches your thumb.
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MA: When you say “ma,” your pinky finger touches your thumb.
First, we will sing it three times.
Then, we will whisper it three times.
Next, we will say it quietly in our minds three times.
Then, we will whisper it three times again.
We’ll finish by singing it three times.
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Are you ready for Mindfulness in Your Classroom?
Our full online curriculum is built around this same structure and includes 8 plug-and-play lessons per level. No prep required. Just press play and support kids' emotional wellness together.