THINK WELLNESS NY
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Mindfulness & Movement Certification for Educators
LEVEL I
Introduction to Mindfulness & Movement
In this 6 hour level I course we will explore the concept of Mindfulness, how to incorporate it into your everyday life, and what the benefits of using this practice on a daily basis can be. We will indulge in Jon Kabet-Zinn’s definition of Mindfulness and examine the 9 attitudes of Mindfulness: Non Judging, Acceptance, Patience, Beginner’s Mind, Trust, Non Striving, Letting Go, Gratitude, & Generosity. We will practice connecting to the 5 senses as well as learning breathing techniques to calm the mind. Educators will also engage in beginner Mindful Movements through yoga postures connected to breath awareness for stress management and relaxation.
Manual and Completion Certificate included.
Levels must be completed in order.
Discounts available for those who sign up for all 3 levels and pay in full at the beginning of the program.
(cost $450 per staff member)
LEVEL II
How Mindfulness & Meditation affect the Brain and Mental State
In our 6-hour Level II course we will indulge in the scientific aspect of Mindfulness. How does Mindfulness physically affect the brain and body? Research done in 2011, with Sara Lazar and her team at Harvard were able to conclude that mindfulness meditation can change the structure of the brain. Practitioners who experienced an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course (MBSR) were found to have significant changes in the hippocampus as well as other areas of the brain that are responsible for emotional regulation and self-referential processing.
Part two of this course will focus on how Mindfulness affects anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, attention, concentration, and overall psychological well-being. Participants will experience more in-depth movement sessions, breath work, and meditations offering a deeper understanding of these practices on a personal level while also setting the foundation for sharing these practices with others in a class setting.
Manual and Completion Certificate included.
Levels must be completed in order.
Discounts available for those who sign up for all 3 levels and pay in full at the beginning of the program.
(cost $450 per staff member)
LEVEL III
Integrating Mindfulness & Movement into the Classroom
Our 6 Hour Level III Course will provide educators with in-depth training to integrate Mindfulness & Movement into the classroom. We can normalize this healthy practice by utilizing mindfulness as a positive tool within our schools, as well as learning to track our success. Educators will learn practical age appropriate lesson plans to add to their curriculum through themed activities, exercises in breathing, sensory experience, guided imagery, and movement. The manual and Mindfulness Certification included in this last level. Levels must be completed in order.
Discounts available for those who sign up for all 3 levels and pay in full at the beginning of the program.
This level includes a Mindfulness Certification.
All levels must be completed in order.
Discounts available for those who sign up for all 3 levels and pay in full at the beginning of the program.
(cost $450 per staff member)
Educators who choose to complete all 3 levels will be considered Mindfulness Teachers with an 18 hour certification certificate. Payment plans are available of $450 per month for 3 consecutive months. If paid in full prior to the start of the program you receive a $150 discount for a total cost of $1200. If any district books privately and has more than 10 participants then all educators pay the lower rate of $1200 per participant regardless of payment schedule.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Such a great company to work for! I teach yoga, fitness and nutrition for Think Wellness NY. They have given me so many fun opportunities to teach and share my knowledge. Melissa is wonderful and so is the rest of the team. I love being part of this team!
Think Wellness has provided professional learning to our staff and yoga experiences to our students at our elementary school. They provided an incredibly insightful and eye-opening experience. I would highly recommend them and look forward to continuing to work with them.
What an amazing experience we had with Melissa and her team! They worked with us to develop a program that worked for our school. She also had a class that our special needs students loved. Everyone loved all 3 programs that we had for our students. Highly recommend Melissa and her team!
We brought in Think Wellness to our camp this summer and we are so happy! They were flexible and accommodating and the campers had a great time.