“In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning people are all the same.”

— Albert Einstein

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Testimonials

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“One of the best things that my students have learned through mindfulness is the ability to breathe and calm themselves. I am able to take my class from 60 to 0 at any time during the day. They might be amped up from recess and when they come back to class we breathe together. After we breathe the students are in their mindful bodies and are ready to focus on the task ahead. Next year I will incorporate mindfulness everyday.”
-1st Grade Teacher

“Mindfulness is a practice of awareness to make the right choices.” -3rd grader

“WE PRACTICE MINDFULNESS SO WE CAN BE CALMER, MORE PRESENT AND BE BETTER TO THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING THAT LIVES ON IT.”  -5TH GRADER

“Mindful life has taught the students how to calm down through breathing, music, movement, and terms/images such as ‘anchor spot.’ Because of the skill, charisma of the staff and excellent, well-conceived program, mindfulness has become a part of the lives of many students. Often times they request a mindful sit. We have used mindfulness to focus ourselves and relax before testing. More than other programs, mindful life has touched and benefited students by giving them tools/techniques to deal with challenges in their lives.” -3rd Grade Teacher

“If you feel like you’re going to roar, take a breath and count to four.” -3rd grader

“People who are shooting probably don’t know mindfulness and if they did there would be less violence and shooting”  -3rd grader

“Our school has so few opportunities for the students to express themselves in any way. This has been a program that addresses the sometimes traumatic and brutal environment of poverty in which our students and their families find themselves. Students learn how to deal with circumstances which could be overwhelming, even to an adult.” -5th grade teacher

“Being taught mindfulness has improved my connection to myself and to my students. It is nice to have a program that is implemented school-wide and that all classrooms are practicing. It was also impactful to be able and teach mindfulness throughout the day.” – 3rd grade teacher

“I have learned a lot. Positive hip-hop taught me to go to my heart, so I don’t have to be all mean. The rhythms and when we hear the words they help me from getting frustrated with people, and they help me do my work instead of being mad at people.” -3rd grader

“The Project helped me learn better. Yoga helps me get my brain full with energy. Mindfulness helps me calm down when I’m angry, it helps me not grab on to my angry feelings. I used be angry because I didn’t get my work done on time, because I was talking and I didn’t have enough time. Now I am able to finish my work. This year I was in the present moment and it makes me feel good.” -4th grader

“I have seen students transform their behavior and learn how to navigate their difficult emotions.” -4th grade teacher

“I overheard a student tell another student who was getting upset in class to ‘find your anchor, man, and just breathe.’ I didn't have to interfere as the teacher, and the angry student eventually calmed down and asked for time in the mindful zone. Seeing the students be able and access the mindfulness skills and self-regulate is extremely transformative” -5th Grade Teacher