Professional Development for Teachers
A Karma Classroom is a revolutionary PD workshop designed specifically to improve the health and wellbeing of students and teachers through the transformative and evidence-based practices of mindful movement (yoga), breath and mindfulness.
Fun and easy to learn - Requires only minutes a day
No curriculum changes needed - Enjoy instant benefits
Early Childhood Professional Development – Live Online PD
For Primary and Early Childhood Educators
In this interactive course you'll learn how to create the ultimate calm classroom using aspects of mindful movement (yoga), breath and mindfulness. You'll also learn how to easily weave mindful activities into the classroom every day to create a calm, compassionate and resilient climate where everyone thrives, including you, the teacher.
APST Aligned
Addressing standard descriptors 1.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
NESA Accredited
5 hours Accredited PD in the priority area of Student/Child Mental Health.
Australia-Wide
5 pd hours attributed. Recognised in - NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, NT, TAS, SA & WA. Evidence certificate provided.
EYLF
Professional development is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
Professional Learning For Teachers & Early Childhood Educators
A Karma Classroom professional development outcomes
- Learn how to use mindful movement (yoga), breath and mindfulness to create positive, focused and calm students.
- Support your students' mental and physical health with these easy-to-use strategies.
- Create a calm classroom in as little as 3 minutes a day.
- Understand the relationship between the body and mind, and its influence on learning and development.
- Use these mood-boosting techniques at any time of the day to cultivate a positive classroom environment.
- Learn how good posture benefits breathing and overall health and wellbeing.
Cultivate Essential Life Skills
With daily yoga, breath and mindfulness in the classroom
Physical Wellbeing
Improves physical fitness, increases flexibility, strength and balance.
Social-emotional Development
Improves self-regulation and social skills.
Mental Health & Resilience
Reduces anxiety and depression, improves resilience and coping frequency.
School & Classroom Culture
Reduces problem behaviour, disciplinary referrals, bullying and hostility.
Academic Performance
Improves focus and attention, memory and better academic grades.
Teacher Wellbeing
Reduces stress and burnout, increases efficiency, classroom management and overall wellbeing
References: A large body of proven science and health research is available on request. For more info contact us
Karma Classroom Activity Cards - A Teachers Resource
Our Classroom Activity Cards make it so easy to implement your professional development training.
82 Cards - 9 Categories - 117 activities to practise with your students
Large A5 cards printed on 300gsm celloglazed card stock for extra durability
(Click sample images to see full size cards)
We believe early intervention is key
Childcare professional development & child care staff training
We seek to inspire and support fundamental changes in the health and wellbeing practices within early childhood and primary classrooms.
Training and supporting Principals, Early Childhood Managers and their staff is pivotal to our work.
Research shows that weaving just minutes of Yoga (mindful movement), Breath and Mindfulness into every school day helps our children establish a health and wellbeing foundation - Tools for Life.
Each day they gather resources to help navigate their way through our fast-changing and unpredictable world, and to support them living positive, content and thriving lives.
Learn how yoga and mindfulness supports the myriad of mental health challenges faced by teachers and students.
Praise from teachers who've completed the Karma Classroom online PD
"Really practical; your depth of experience is evident. Your flexibility re: delivery is refreshing. Thank you so much. I look forward to getting started!"
Vanessa Bain, Merimbula Public School
"The most engaging, informative and enjoyable course I have been on in my teaching career."
Georgia Cross, Double Bay Public School
“The content that I will take back and share is huge - what a great tool to teach young children, that can stay with them as they grow.“
Corrie Shepherd, Tathra Preschool
Why getting your PD hours from the Karma Classroom is the best decision you can make
Professional Development Courses For Teachers
APST aligned.
NESA accredited.
Be You program approved.
Certificate of completion.
*Accepted across Australia
Invaluable Teacher Resources
Receive a pack of Karma Classroom Activity Cards - an invaluable teacher resource.
Includes a comprehensive manual.
Professional Learning Community
Join our community of teachers and educators in our Facebook group for Course Graduates, where you'll receive ongoing support.
A Karma Classroom Assurance
Practical and effective health and wellbeing techniques designed and delivered by our educator and yoga teacher with over 30 years experience.
Teacher Professional Development Requirements by State and Territory
We believe there has never been a more urgent need for extra support and tools to help navigate and manage the ever-increasing demands being placed on teachers, and the rise of mental health issues among their students.
Public Workshops for Teachers
A Karma Classroom is a 5-hour PD course offered live online or in person. This PD course is designed for all educators and individuals working with children.
For our latest course details see our upcoming schedule.
Whole School Programs
Our Karma Classroom PD is delivered to the entire staff, including support staff and administration, at your school or early childhood centre.
Visit our whole school page for more information.
Be You Program Approved
The Karma Classrooms Program has been independently reviewed and is listed in the Be You Programs Directory. It meets the minimum evidence requirements set by Be You and has been awarded 4/4 for implementation.
