Building Mindsets for Future-Ready, 21st Century Educators

Trauma-Informed Approaches: Integrating Yoga Therapy in Education

This foundational course is designed to help educators develop a trauma-informed approach to understanding and addressing the impacts of trauma on students in the school setting. Participants will explore yoga therapy practices that can be implemented in the classroom to support students' well-being and manage their own stress.

The course will demonstrate how yoga therapy can be integrated into social-emotional learning (SEL) by fostering self-regulation and interoception skills—the awareness of internal bodily sensations—in children. Research has shown that incorporating yoga into educational settings can help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, leading to improvements in both mental and physical health. Additionally, clinical studies have found that practicing yoga can enhance academic performance, making it a valuable tool for holistic student development.

By the end of this course, educators will be equipped with evidence-based strategies to create a supportive and healing environment for all students, ultimately contributing to their academic success and overall well-being.

References:

1. Farb, N., Daubenmier, J., Price, C.J., Gard, T., Kerr, C., Dunn, B.D., Klein, A.C., Paulus, M.P., Mehling, W. E. (2015). "Interoception, contemplative practice, and health." Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 763.

2. Hagen, I., & Nayar, U. S. (2014). "Yoga for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Well-Being: Research Review and Reflections on the Mental Health Potentials of Yoga." Frontiers in Psychiatry, 5, 35. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00035.

3. Khalsa, S.B.S. (2013). "Yoga in schools research: improving mental and emotional health." Invited Presentation at the Second International Conference on Yoga for Health and Social Transformation. Haridwar: Patanjali Research Foundation.

4. Telles, S. (2012). "The Effect of Yoga on Mental Health of Children." In: U. Nayar (Ed.), Child and Adolescent Mental Health. New Delhi: Sage Publications, pp. 219–27.

5. Van Pelt, J. (2011). "Yoga and children’s mental health." Social Work Today, 11(6):8.

Please contact Nicole for more information:  Nicole Studd

For additional information on the program and cost for this online and in-person training please register here:

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