Breathe For Change

"Chair yoga is absolutely the most accessible way that we can incorporate the practice of yoga into the school setting." - Ilana Nankin, Ph.D. We’re thrilled to see our CEO, Dr. Ilana Nankin, featured in Verywell Mind’s latest article on chair yoga! This gentle, adaptable practice is perfect for enhancing well-being in any setting, including schools and workplaces. Explore how chair yoga can boost focus, energy, and mental clarity with this amazing article!

Exciting news from Austin! ✨ We are thrilled to share that Austin Independent School District has partnered with Breathe For Change to enhance teacher retention and well-being through our mindfulness and yoga program! 🧘♂️ Special thanks to Devon Whipple for bringing Breathe For Change to her school community and championing the importance of self-care and mindfulness. Your dedication is inspiring!💜 📣A huge shoutout to Austin Independent School District for their commitment to investing in teacher wellness and to our incredible team and participants who are leading the way in creating positive change. Together, we are able to foster a more supportive and sustainable teaching environment. 🌱🍎

Woo Hoo! We did it! The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. won a $15,000 #Changemaker Challenge Grant from United Way of Central Maryland for Baltimore County to bring Breathe For Change #YogaForSEL to Baltimore County Public Schools Thank You! Thank You! Thank

📩Teachers! RSVP now to Teacher Appreciation Week Special Events: Day 2! 🍎 👉🏼Join Dr. Ilana Nankin, Ph.D., Founder & CEO of Breathe For Change, and Michelle Cordero, Head Trainer of Breathe For Change, for our upcoming webinar “Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & SEL Strategies to Support Student and Educator Well-Being” in partnership with Lakeshore Learning Materials. 💫 🔗 RSVP now for free and save your spot through the event link! Cannot wait to see you there!

Educators, you are invited! 📣 Get ready to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by empowering your teaching journey! ✨ 👉🏼Join Meghan Fitzgerald, founder of Tinkergarten, and Dr. Ilana Nankin, Ph.D., founder of Breathe For Change, for an experiential webinar to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and playful time outdoors to significantly improve mental health and well-being for both children and ourselves as educators. 🔗 RSVP now for free and save your spot through the event link!

Calling all #educators 📣 Our free online TEACHella: Free Wellness & SEL*Festival begins in less than 1 week and there's still time to get your 3-day pass! ✨

Educators, you are invited! 📣 We are so happy to announce the very first TEACHella: Wellness & SEL*Festival for teachers! 🍎 🌟 Join us for a free transformative experience from April 23-25 after school! Over three days, engage yourself in a series of online one-hour workshops designed to revolutionize your approach to wellness and social-emotional learning in education. Here’s what you’ll learn👇🏽 💜 Day 1 - Trauma-Informed Chair Yoga for Your and Your Students: : What is trauma, how to recognize the symptoms of trauma in your classroom, and how to implement trauma-informed chair yoga and mindfulness practices to help students feel safe and supported.  🧠 Day 2 - Backed by Science: The Power of Wellness and SEL in Education: Dive into the cutting-edge science behind mindfulness and SEL in education including neuroscience, children’s development, positive psychology, trauma, and polyvagal theory. 🎤 Day 3 - Expert Panel: Practical Strategies to Transform Wellness, SEL, and Mental Health in Schools: Engage with a expert panel of educators and school leaders who are successfully leading this work in their school communities! 🔗Get your free 3 day pass here: https://lnkd.in/ghqDYNfu

Thrilled to share that I passed my teaching finale and graduated from Breathe For Change's 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-200) and Socio-Emotional Learning Facilitator training yesterday. Pictured below are my mentor, co-teacher in the matching shirt, and community group. The past 6 months spending time with these humans has left me transformed, restored, and inspired to infuse this important work into my work with students, clients, and my colleagues. Here's to Changing the World, One Teacher at a Time! This is only the tip of the iceberg. See you on the mat, in my office, in the classroom, and on Zoom! #breatheforchange #yoga #wellbeing

Our January toolkit, 8 Educator Wellness Strategies to Reduce Stress in 2024, is waiting for you in your free download! Tap the link "Educator Toolkits" in our bio to grab yours! 💭What if you focused on carving out just 3-5 minutes each day for a practical, effective strategy that will sustainably support you and your wellbeing as an educator throughout this year? This toolkit includes: ✅15 pages of simple wellness practices designed to help reduce stress, improve your sense of calm, and improve your overall wellbeing. ✅CASEL-aligned strategies that include teaching tips and reflection questions for easy integration into your daily life and teaching.💡

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to you for being a part of our community this year. Whether you joined us in training, attended one of our SEL & Wellness webinars, replied to an email, or chatted with us via social media, we've loved getting the chance to connect with you. 2023 has been another exciting year here at Breathe For Change. We launched brand new courses, graduated over 2,000 educators from our training, and more! Check out our 2023 year in review, and get a sneak peek into what's coming in 2024! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Breathe For Change Team ❤️