Yoga/Reading Table

Yoga/Reading Table

Four person yoga table allows for "Mindfullness" in the classroom. Students learn and engage in the classroom while sitting in positions most comfortable for them on their individual yoga seats (cushions) and working quietly on the floor table.

Why is mindfulness important and relevant in the classroom?

Mindfulness aids the brain in anchoring information and improves memory retrieval, preparing the brain to take a test, and combining many skills for higher level thinking. Mindfulness, as often described to young children, is the practice of paying attention in a very special way. It teaches children to build an awareness of oneself, others, and one's surroundings. Specifically, mindfulness training can help with observing, detachment, and self-compassion.