5 Key Benefits of Mindfulness
- Supports students and teachers well being
- Better class atmosphere
- Better focus and concentration
- Better retention
- Happier classes
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom
At a glance
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Course Location
Athlone
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Course Dates and Prices
Please check Erasmus+ calendar
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Duration
1 week course
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Arrival days
Saturdays and Sundays
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Class Size
15 maximum, 5 minimum
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Student Age
Varies from 22 to 65
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Individuals and Groups
Both accepted
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Entry Requirements
Minimum level of English:B1, intermediate
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Cultural Activities
2 teacher-led activities included or extra yoga/meditation per week
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Accommodation
Comfort hotel and host family options
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Transport/Transfers
Public transport(if required) and airport transfers included in Erasmus+ package price
Course Introduction
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom aims to teach participants basic, effective mindfulness and yoga techniques that they may apply to promote their own and their students’ well-being. The topic of the day will be covered through a combination of exercises and practical tasks each day. Participants will learn yoga positions with efficient breathing techniques to relax the mind, as well as mindfulness tips to share with their students.
Teachers on this 5 day, 20 hour programme will take part in tutorials and learn yoga methods as daily subjects are developed, as well as course and lesson preparation and group discussions. On two afternoons teachers will embark on local cultural activities accompanied by their Future Learning teacher giving them the opportunity to learn about Irish culture and heritage during their stay.
It is important to note that Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom is only available at Future Learning’s Athlone Campus and takes place on the following dates this summer:
*Teachers are welcome to combine this programme with Mindfulness and Meditation in the Classroom that also takes place in Athlone on
Learner Profile
Primary and Secondary Teachers seeking to learn techniques to calm the mind and body suitable to use in a classroom setting. These techniques can reduce the negative effects of stress and increase students’ ability to stay engaged, helping them stay on track academically and avoid behaviour problems.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will have
- learned simple practical yoga and mindfulness techniques for use in a language classroom
- developed a toolkit of simple mindfulness techniques to support their own and their students’ well-being
- become confident in using short simple yoga sequences with their students
- understood how these techniques can help us to be more present with our students, and create a happier class atmosphere and better learning outcomes, by improving class relationships, attention and helping students be better prepared for learning.
International Accreditation
Teachers who successfully complete both Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom and Mindfulness and Meditation in the Classroom over 2 weeks will receive an internationally recognised certification from Yoga Alliance Professionals UK.
Mindfulness and Yoga in the Classroom Sample Schedule for Mornings or Afternoons*
The Mindfulness and Yoga course is a 5 day course, 20 hours per week and includes 2 cultural activities per week.
This programme can be combined with Mindfulness and Meditation programme to make it a 10 day course.
Teachers have the option of attending this programme in Athlone only.
Accommodation options include host family or comfort hotel, subject to availability.
Transfers can be arranged from Dublin Airport to the accommodation of choice.
Please check the 2022 calendar and prices for further details.
* Please note the actual morning or afternoon schedule will be confirmed to participants one month in advance of the course start date*
Mindfulness in the Classroom
My course at school was not just to learn a new language, but to learn new cultures, people and do things I had never done before. All of this is a very interesting concept that made me learn much more than I expected. I can say that my time at Future Learning was a great experience for me!
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Future Learning’s Erasmus+ PIC
932728430
Our Participant Identification Code (PIC) identifies Future Learning as an Erasmus+ training provider. We would be happy to work with your institution to develop an Erasmus+ project which includes our teacher training course and that will attract EU funding for professional development through your national agency.
