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"Mindfulness is the awareness that arises by paying attention
​on purpose, ​in the present moment, non-judgmentally."     
​
-Jon Kabat-Zinn


​Why teach mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a tool that can reduce stress, improve focus, and help us to make more thoughtful decisions. Many people find simple pleasure in taking a mindful break during the day to just be.


​What will we Learn? 

The curriculum we use is designed by Mindful Schools, an organization which began their work in Oakland public schools. 

Lesson 1:        Mindfulness of Sound
Lesson 2:        Anchor Breath
Lesson 3/15:   Heartfulness
Lesson 4:        Awareness of Thoughts
Lesson 5:        Counting Breaths
Lesson 6/13:   Mindfulness of Judgement
Lesson 7:        Mindful Eating
Lesson 8:        Connection to Others
Lesson 9:          Past/Present/Future
Lesson 10/11:    Body Scan
​Lesson 12:        Soaking in the Good
Lesson 14:        Mindful Walking
Lesson 16:        Mindfulness of Emotions
Lesson 17:        Mindfulness in Conversation
Lesson 18:        Gratitude and Appreciation
         

Further Research & Resources

Young people explaining mindfulness 
"Just Breathe"
"Release"
Don't Flip Yo Lid
​
Mindfulness For Teens
Mission High School
SMASH

Animations
Why Mindfulness is a Superpower
How Mindfulness Empowers Us
The Scientific Power of Meditation
Mindfulness 101: A Beginner’s Guide Animation

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​60 minutes with Anderson Cooper on Mindfulness
6o minutes excerpt (12 min.)
What is mindfulness?



​Brain Science
The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation
Daniel Seigel's Hand Model of the Brain
Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity

​Mindful Schools 
mindfulschools.org 
​"Room to Breathe" documentary


​Mobile Apps
​​Breathr
Stop, Breathe, and Think
​Calm
​Insight Timer
Smiling Mind
Headspace


Some ways to practice at home...


​This is one of my personal favorites...

​Guided Meditations
YoMind (videos)
Mind Body Awareness Project (videos)
Classroom Breathing Exercises (video)
Mindfulness for Teens (audio)
MARC/UCLA (English & Spanish audio)
12 minute Self-Compassion (audio)
A meditation to recharge your mind (audio/article)
Setting a Morning Intention (audio)
Rosebud/Thorn meditation (audio)
​Back to the Basics/Growth Mindset (audio)
Making Wise Choices (audio/article)



​Faculty Support / Mindful Team

Carrie Ajnassian
​Sarah Blitz
Jenn Burns
Florence Culpepper
Beth DeBeech
Renee Diamond
​Greg Dileo
Shelly Ehrke
Gretchen Gies-McLaughlin
Sara Greenfield
Sharon Hart
Elizabeth Hartson
Amy Hylind

​
​Jessica Katz
​Dashia Magee

Amanda McCoy
Rose Moe

​Marianna O'brien
Kate Pomatti
Jennifer Preuss
​Margaret Ramos

Michele Sinclair
Aimee Stauffer
Ashley Takahashi
Brian Underwood
Verian Wilson
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