| Abstract |
Our most sensitive populations, women and children, are at a higher risk of experiencing; stress. Women educators are prevalent within the field of education, having more influence on; grade-school-aged children. Research findings suggest that both educators and students are; experiencing heightened levels of stress compared to previous periods. Further, considering the; expansion of technology and the traumas left by the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are faced with; new, complicated stress levels; however, we are met with an opportunity to use technology to our; advantage. School-based mindfulness programs are proven to improve student behaviors and; temperament if educators teach at least 60% of the program under a stable, consistent routine.; These programs' benefits also extend to the educator, providing them with insightful tools that; can be used in their personal and professional lives. The "Yoga & Mindfulness for K-12; Education" course was created to provide educators with a free, easily accessible curriculum that; they can utilize in in-person, online, or hybrid classrooms on Canvas. A certified meditation and; yoga instructor and a licensed Title One secondary school teacher reviewed the course and; provided constructive feedback. Primary and secondary teachers can fully engage with it by; creating a free "teacher account." The curriculum is focused on the basics of yoga, breathwork,; mindfulness, and meditation, which will be henceforth referred to as all-encompassing; "mindfulness." The mindfulness course comprises five units: breathing, yoga, meditation,; practice, and reflection. Each unit has an educator guide page, informational videos, practice; videos, discussion forums, and individual activities. By the end of the course, students and; educators will be able to practice these skills whenever and with whomever they wish. |
