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Two Powerful Empathy Practices to Awaken Compassion
It’s a lot easier to be kind when we understand someone else’s point of view and how they experience the world. (by Catharine Hannay)
Christian Mindfulness, Yoga, and Contemplative Practices
An overview of the variety of ways Christians engage with mindfulness, yoga, meditation and prayer. (by Catharine Hannay)
How Christians and Buddhists Can Teach Each Other About Mindfulness
It can be helpful to look at our own traditions through fresh eyes. (by Catharine Hannay)
Resources for Teachers on Equality, Diversity, and Civil Rights
Resources for professional development and teaching about equality, diversity, and civil rights. (by Catharine Hannay)
Can Evangelical Christians Practice Mindfulness? Q+A with Irene Kraegel
Tensions between Evangelicals and secular mindfulness teachers can arise when reacting to caricatures of one another rather than taking the time to actually know one another’s perspectives.
What Does It Really Mean to Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First?
We can't help others if we work ourselves to the point of illness or burnout, or if we’re so busy we can’t think straight. (by Catharine Hannay)
When Does Your Lizard Brain Turn Into Godzilla?
To avoid future problems, think about a time when you overreacted and what you could have done differently. (by Catharine Hannay)
The Body Scan and Progressive Relaxation
Two ways to focus on the body: conscious relaxation or nonjudgmental awareness of present-moment experiences. (by Catharine Hannay)
Teaching English, Yoga, and Mindfulness in Indonesia: Q+A with Alicia Brill
Interview with Alicia Brill, mindfulness practitioner and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) educator about her experiences teaching in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Mindful Meditation Through Celtic-Inspired Art: Q+A with Erin Rado
Interview with Erin Rado, creator of Celtic Art Therapy using Mandalynths, mandalas that are traced like labyrinths as a form of mindful meditation.
Mindfulness for the Middle Grades: Q+A with Elizabeth McAvoy
Middle school teacher Liz McAvoy shares the most effective mindfulness practices and activities for the ‘tween’ age group.
Mindfulness, Creativity, and the Five Senses: Q+A with Sarah Lessire
A singer and children’s author shares her approach to mindfulness.
Using Mindful Questioning to Enhance Academic Learning: Q+A with Ira Rabois
Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking, explains how to integrate mindfulness and academics.
How Music Helps Kids with Social and Emotional Learning: Q+A with Paige Bell and Adrien Palmer
Music teachers and ‘kindie’ rock musicians discuss how music education helps with mindfulness and SEL.
Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Students Affected by Trauma and Violence: Q+A with Danielle Ancin
Danielle Ancin of the Niroga Institute discusses trauma-informed, culturally-responsive mindfulness teaching.
Teaching Mindfulness to ‘At-Risk’ Youth: Q+A with Bart van Melik
Bart van Melik of The Lineage Project discusses trauma-informed, culturally-responsive mindfulness teaching.
Teaching Mindfulness Across Cultures: Q+A with Ronit Jinich
Ronit Jinich of Mindfulness without Borders discusses best practices in teaching mindfulness.
Teaching For-Credit Mindfulness Classes: Q+A with Caverly Morgan
Caverly Morgan of Peace in Schools discusses trauma-informed high schools mindfulness classes.

