Practicing Mindfulness: Techniques for a Peaceful Life
Students will learn proven strategies for mindfulness, including breathing, meditation and awareness exercises.
Karen Meyers
Average rating:
3.4
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, learners will be exposed to new strategies for practicing mindfulness in their daily lives. Mindfulness stresses being in the present, without anxiety relating the the past or future. We will practice breathing exercises and meditation. It is an interactive class, where learners are encouraged to participate, ask and answer questions with myself, as well as fellow classmates. The lecture will be in a powerpoint format, with short videos to help explain main concepts. Evaluation of the mastery of material will be through participation, questioning, and a short game at the end.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
*explain the concepts behind mindfulness
*understand the benefits of practicing mindfulness
*"be in the present"
*meditate
*use breathing exercises and techniques
*manage anxiety and fear
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
3.4
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome! Fun fact about me: My first teaching job was in North Africa, and my second one was on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. I have a masters degree in education, and 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher. I believe my love of teaching is evident and contagious. I support and encourage students to reach their potential. I create a safe environment that will challenge all students of varying levels and learning styles. I have mostly taught middle school (11-14 year olds), with extensive experience in reading, world history, science, and language arts classes. My greatest pleasures have been in the teaching of world history, particularly in communicating how the melding of various ancient cultures and religions has shaped the world that we inhabit today.
I also recognize that teaching goes well beyond what a student learns in the classroom, and I strive to make each child successful both academically and socially. While I realize that these ambitions are difficult to achieve in an online format, I have some ideas that i suspect will work. I strive to inspire my students to become lifelong learners and to understand that education extends well beyond classroom learning, serving as a means to open doors to opportunities in life.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-12 learners per class
