¿Sabías que incorporar el yoga a las rutinas diarias puede mejorar significativamente el bienestar general y reducir el estrés? Imagina empezar cada día con una sensación de calma y equilibrio, ¡algo que el yoga puede ayudarte a conseguir! Ya se trate de una respiración profunda, un estiramiento suave o un momento de atención plena, el yoga tiene el poder de transformar no sólo las vidas individuales, sino también todo el entorno educativo.

La última edición del curso “Yoga para profesores y personal escolar: Mejorar el bienestar en el aula” took place in Bologna from 04/08/2024 to 10/08/2024. Participants from various educational settings across Europe came together to explore how yoga can positively impact their teaching and school environment. The group of participants included Alba y Laura de Santa María de los Apostoles in Spain, Doris de Inge-Aicher-Scholl Realschule en Alemania.

To kick off the course, participants engaged in interactive ice-breakers designed to foster a sense of community and openness. They also had the opportunity to play a digital game to check their initial knowledge about yoga postures and names, but also to their individual teaching and personal wellness goals. This introduction set the tone for a week filled with discovery and growth.
Our journey began with an introduction to filosofía y terminología del yoga, ofreciendo a los participantes una base sobre los principios que sustentan esta práctica ancestral. Profundizamos en las pruebas científicas que respaldan las intervenciones mente-cuerpo en la educación, explorando cómo estas prácticas pueden fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje más armonioso y productivo.
The course featured a range of practical sessions designed to integrate yoga into everyday school life. Each day began with a morning yoga session and meditation, followed by journaling exercises where participants reflected on their intentions and experiences, setting a positive tone for the day.
We started reflecting the role of yoga in enhancing emotional intelligence and managing stress. We explored techniques for emotional balance, including methods for managing anger and promoting happiness, and practiced yoga exercises aimed at team and trust building in the classroom. These included breathing exercises (Pranayama) for managing stress and enhancing mental clarity. These techniques were integrated into our daily practices, helping participants experience firsthand the profound effects of mindful breathing on their overall well-being.

Uno de los aspectos más destacados del curso fue un sesión de yoga al aire libre. Participants engaged in mindfulness exercises that connected them with the natural environment, further deepening their understanding of yoga’s role in fostering a calm and centered presence.

In the final days of the course, participants shared their newfound insights and routines, and we discussed the broader impact of integrating yoga into educational settings. This was complemented by a practical session where participants designed their own yoga routines for use in the classroom, equipping them with tools to enhance focus, build trust, and reduce stress among students and staff alike.

Al final de la semana, los participantes no sólo estaban equipados con herramientas prácticas para sus aulas, sino también inspirados para cultivar un enfoque más consciente y equilibrado de sus vidas profesionales y personales. La práctica del yoga tiene el potencial de producir cambios duraderos, creando un entorno en el que profesores, alumnos y personal puedan prosperar juntos.

Más información sobre este curso aquí