APST referenced and NESA-accredited the training course provides teachers with a unique set of practical skills, using mindful movement, breath and mindfulness, to manage stress in the classroom and in their own lives.
The workshop is different from theoretical career development offerings as well as programs that focus on mindfulness techniques for students. It integrates positive teaching theory with an appreciation for the important role that both the mind and body play in healthy learning. Cognisant of the demands placed on teachers, the course has been specifically designed to be:
- easy to learn (learning by doing),
- easy to implement (requiring just minutes each day in the classroom),
- easy to extend outside the classroom (portable life skills).
The program benefits are immediate, incremental and accretive – reinforcing positive habits through neuroplasticity. Testimonials from teachers attest to the transformative nature of the course (lightbulb moments).
The Karma Class is working with school principals to develop and track metrics to measure longer-term benefits.
