Educators

Thanks for what you do.  Whether an educator in a school, or in health or wellness, even in your own home (Parents! That is you!), we thank you for doing your best to support these next generations to be their best.

It is tough out there.  The pressures and influences of our world and Western culture are daunting.  We look at the work of the 20th Century mythologist Joseph Campbell often; he was a champion of empowering the individual to rise up to the challenges of his or her own situation in life.  He teaches that each of us has a unique and honorable place in the world, and that challenge is necessary for us to grow and discover our purpose.  Our goal is to provide our precious beings with some tools to ensure they have the best chance to succeed in living a full rewarding life, in whatever way it unfolds in our chaotic world.

Educators/Administrators- We offer an ‘Online Assembly’; an engaging experience for the students and school community. We introduce the methodology, explore a self-assessment, and create an opportunity for feedback and dialog facilitated by our senior staff. In addition to the specific recordings for educators on the website, there are opportunities to learn more and become community leaders and supporters of Take a Breath for Change.

This Take a Breath program is in essence a pre-mindfulness practice, also known as self-awareness or a form of consciousness.  Most individuals; kids, teens, and adults, are not aware they have a choice, they feel pre-programmed (and to a degree they are, due to past events held in the body/mind).  This program is designed to address that, in simple, doable terms and practices.  We give them pause and a space to practice a relaxation response in the body.

In this practice what emerges is a choice.  Over time, these simple breathing and relaxation practices give an ever evolving moment, a pause, to either just relax or release some of what we hold.  Or, eventually, to begin to use that pause to express freewill, to choose our response to any given circumstance beyond the normal patterned responses of the external influences, or the internal programming. This program is a simple toolkit to come in to the present moment, and with technology, the student can use this toolkit whenever and however it serves them.    

Our Online Content:

• is an extensive audio library of scientifically

proven breathing and relaxation techniques

• creates a school culture of well-being

& positive mental health outcomes

• reduces anxiety & overwhelm while

cultivating focus & self-awareness.

Take a Breath is aligned with many of the Curriculum Core Competencies. As well, the Take a Breath Program effectively implements Social Emotional Learning with a strategic, systemic approach for the whole school community.

Educators/Administrators- We offer an ‘Online Assembly’; an engaging experience for the students and school community. We introduce the methodology, explore a self-assessment, and create an opportunity for feedback and dialog facilitated by our senior staff.

Regular classroom Practice has shown a dramatic shift in the overall atmosphere of a class and has helped students perform better on tests and assignments, as well as improved memory and concentration.

100+

Online breath practices

From simple practices engaging the full breath, to dealing with anxiety and grief, preparing for tests and getting to sleep, our online library is available when you need it, wherever you need it, 24/7.

20+

Years Serving communities

Our team has dedicated over two decades to the education and practice of stress reduction. We are long time practitioners of meditation, mindfulness and holistic health.

20+

Thousand children Impacted

It began with one counsellor in one school. The results were so dramatic, Take a Breath grew 700% within its second year.