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Yoga for teachers and school staff: Enhancing Well-being in the classroom

Overview

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, stress and burnout are common challenges faced by teachers and students alike.

This course introduces the ancient practice of yoga as a powerful tool to enhance mental and physical well-being within the school setting. Participants will explore how yoga can reduce stress, foster a positive and mindful approach to education, and improve overall health.

The course is designed not only to teach yoga practices but also to provide insights into integrating these practices into school settings and in the classroom. 

Target Audience

This course is addressed to teachers, trainers, educational counsellors, career counsellors, school psychologists, headmasters, school management and administrative staff working in primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools, training centres, adult education schools, higher education and NGOs. Please mind that the course may include teachers from different school levels.

Languages

The course is held in English.
For groups with at least 8 participants, we can organize an ad-hoc session in a different language.  Please write an email to 
info@erasmuslearningacademy.eu 
to get more information about it.

LocationStarting DateEnding DateStatus
Tenerife29/11/202605/12/2026Open for Enrollment
Bologna06/12/202612/12/2026Open for Enrollment
Tenerife24/01/202730/01/2027Open for Enrollment
Palermo28/02/202706/03/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife11/04/202717/04/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife13/06/202719/06/2027Open for Enrollment
Palermo04/07/202710/07/2027Open for Enrollment
Bologna25/07/202731/07/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife29/08/202704/09/2027Open for Enrollment
Tenerife14/11/202720/11/2027Open for Enrollment

Skills

What will you learn?

Participants will learn how to foster a harmonious educational environment inside the school and in the classroom where teachers, students and the whole school staff can thrive, using yoga as a tool to improve concentration, reduce stress, build trust, improve self-confidence and cultivate a positive and supportive learning community.

Learning Outcomes

This course allows participants to get acquainted with yoga techniques that foster well-being in educational environments. Through a practice-based approach, participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate yoga into their teaching approach, enhancing focus, resilience, stress management and overall mental and physical health in the classroom.
The general aim of this course is to offer teachers and school staff a holistic approach to well-being, combining the principles of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, catering to both beginners and those with prior experience in yoga.

Understanding Yoga’s Benefits for Health and Well-being

Gain foundational knowledge of yoga and its positive impact on mental and physical health, including stress and anxiety reduction.

Incorporating Yoga to Enhance Learning and Emotional Balance

Learn strategies to integrate yoga into the classroom to improve concentration, emotional balance, teamwork, and a positive learning environment.

Fostering Self-awareness, Creativity, and Resilience

Explore how yoga can boost self-awareness, creativity, resilience, and share best practices with educators to address broader educational challenges.

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