When I am stressed, yoga helps me to relax and regain my focus. It makes me feel cool, calm and confident.
- Linda, Grade 4
Teacher PD Retreat| Fall '09
Classroom Teacher Professional Development Retreat - Fall '09
Date: September 19 & 20
(arrival 10am, departure 5pm)
Location:
Hermitage Retreat Center
Three Rivers, Michigan
Cost: $400
(includes meals, accomodations and curriculum materials)
More Details Below!
Retreat Details
Join Mindful Practices for an intensive training weekend in the art of integrating wellness and yoga into your classroom!
You will experience:
- An opportunity to consider definitions of wellness & create a vision of what a "well" classroom looks like
- Breathing exercises that bring a sense of calm to students and classroom culture
- Yoga poses that create strength, stability, and openness in the body
- Guided relaxation and visualization exercises that create quiet and balance in the whole system
- Techniques for teaching these activities in the classroom
- Wellness games that build teamwork and cooperation among participants
- Outstanding, organic meals - many of the ingredients just picked from the retreat center garden
- Private accommodations in a comfortable room with views of the gorgeous Michigan countryside
All participants will receive a copy of our book Student Wellness in 8-10 Minutes Each Day, a teacher-friendly guide to incorporating wellness into the classroom.
To reserve your spot for the retreat by contacting Carla Tantillo at 708.997.2179 or via email at admin@MindfulPracticesYoga.com