| Program Type | Workshop |
| Art Form | Dance & Movement |
| Curriculum Connections | Social and Emotional Learning | Health and Nutrition |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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Testimonial
"Witnessing Tere's work and talent in action has been amazing! Her ease in connecting with the diverse community we serve at the Hartford Public Library-Park Street Library at the Lyric has positively impacted the families who often visit, especially the youth. I hope she continues to serve the greater Hartford community, bringing her love, culture and talent everywhere she goes."
-Ms. Graciela Rivera, Branch Manager, Hartford Public Library Park Street/Lyric Branch, August 2022.
-Ms. Graciela Rivera, Branch Manager, Hartford Public Library Park Street/Lyric Branch, August 2022.
Description
As a healing approach, “mindfulness” helps us tackle the uncertainties and challenges of life with greater mind-body balance that reduces tension and promotes better health outcomes and quality of life. Mindfulness helps us build greater self-awareness and acceptance of the world we live in. These practices reduce stress and promote wellness in our bodies, our minds, and our spirits, as well as with our families and communities. This workshop is ideal for young people. Activities include deep breathing and relaxation techniques, clearing the mind through meditation, reflection, and exploring one’s consciousness and self-awareness.
Objectives
Through this program, students will:
(1) learn effective breathing, relaxation, and meditation practices
(2) achieve greater self-awareness, acceptance, and resilience when dealing with everyday stress
(1) learn effective breathing, relaxation, and meditation practices
(2) achieve greater self-awareness, acceptance, and resilience when dealing with everyday stress
Pricing Information
One Workshop $370
Video
Program Length
30 Minutes
Participants
20-25
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 15 minutes
• Break: 15 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: This workshop should take place in a quiet and comfortable space free of distractions.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Smart Board for PowerPoint presentation (depending on teacher request).
• Outside Possible: Yes, but in a quiet area (no traffic, pedestrians, etc.)
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Depends on teacher requests for the mindfulness program.
• Break: 15 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: This workshop should take place in a quiet and comfortable space free of distractions.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Smart Board for PowerPoint presentation (depending on teacher request).
• Outside Possible: Yes, but in a quiet area (no traffic, pedestrians, etc.)
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Depends on teacher requests for the mindfulness program.