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October 12, 2022: The Beauty and Awe of Every Moment 

In the midst of a busy Fall, we’re anchoring ourselves in what feels good and nourishing. Join us for our Community Practice and Q&A on October 12 to celebrate the beauty and awe of every moment.

September 7, 2022: Back to School: The challenges and the possibilities

Mindfulness supports us in naming and navigating challenges as we begin a new school year, and it helps us cultivate hope and nourishment when we need it the most. Celebrate the possibility of a school year where we can meet challenges with skillful and loving action in each moment.

August 3, 2022: Reclaiming Joy: Orienting to a new school year

After a few disorienting years, how will we approach the school year ahead? Explore how our mindfulness practice can support us in reclaiming joy–in our lives and in our schools.

July 6, 2022: Inviting the Summer Slowdown: Shifting from Doing to Being

A guided practice inviting a summer slowdown and simply being ourselves (instead of to-do-ing ourselves all summer!)

June 1, 2022: Self-care in the midst of uncertainty

A guided practice on the challenges of caring for ourselves in times of uncertainty and overwhelm.

May 4, 2022: Making Practice Your Own: Finding the practices that nourish you

A guided mindfulness session about exploring and discovering the practices that are resourcing for YOU.

April 6, 2022: Working with Urgency: Cultivate an invitational and open approach to mindfulness

A guided practice and exploration of how to cultivate an invitational and open approach to sharing mindfulness with your community.

March 2, 2022: Communal Care: A Brave and Compassionate Disruption

A guided practice and exploration of the interconnectedness between self-care and community care. Inspired by Resmaa Menakem’s work in My Grandmother’s Hands.

February 2, 2022: The Gift of the Heart: Opening up to Fearless Love

Opening our hearts can feel daunting when we want to protect ourselves from getting hurt. Join us for heartfelt storytelling and a trauma-sensitive, guided practice to open up to the beauty of love.

January 5, 2022: Mindful New Year: Connecting with the Good––in Practice and in Life

The promise of a fresh start brings the opportunity to realign with our intentions. Join our community of mindful educators to connect with the good in practice and in life.

December 1, 2021: Cultivating Gratitude and Purpose

In this holiday practice, we foster gratitude and align with our deepest intentions to prepare for the new year.

November 3, 2021: Working with the Difficult, Savoring the Pleasant

Listen to this guided mindfulness practice and exploration of how to cultivate agency and equanimity when navigating through challenge and uncertainty.

October 6, 2021: Building Community Through Connection and Inclusion

Listen to this guided mindfulness practice and exploration of how to build community through connection, inclusion, and embodied awareness.

September 1, 2021: Embodiment

Let your whole, authentic self shine in your interactions with young people by tuning in and attending to your nervous system. In this session, we will share practices to help you connect with your inner potential and build connection in your classroom.

August 4, 2021: Back to School with Passion, Presence, and Purpose

As we prepare to return to back to school, gain inspiration, connection, and support through this discussion and guided practice. Find more Back to School resources here!

July 7, 2021: Savoring Summer

Savoring Summer: Before our minds wander to planning the next school year, let’s cherish the special moments of summer and practice opening our hearts to joy.

June 2, 2021: Pride and Possibility

Pride Month helps us to see the possibility of a world where we can live into the fullness of our identities. While we each make choices about how we express ourselves, we can always return to our feeling of inner wholeness to support a sense of freedom. We hope you enjoy this special practice for our LGBTQIA+ Educators and Allies.

May 5, 2021: Collective Resilience

For many of us, the pandemic has revealed our interdependence and desire for connection. In this community practice, we take time to cultivate our “Collective Resilience” and honor the dedication and service of educators as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Mindfulness guide, April Frazier, also reads a compelling passage from Resmaa Menakem’s “My Grandmother’s Hands.”

April 7, 2021: Letting Go

The past year has had a profound impact on our lives. As we prepare to reopen our classrooms and emerge from quarantine, it marks another transition. While we might wish for things to just go back to normal, our reality is that our lives may never be quite the same. In this practice, we take a moment to acknowledge the flurry of changes and practice letting go.

November 4, 2020: Post-Election Community Event

In this extended 1-hour community event, together we practice, connect, and support each other during an intense moment in history.