All NYC public schools will soon be required to facilitate two-to-five minutes of mindful breathing practices in schools every day.
Mayor Eric Adams and School Chancellor David Banks announce the introduction of mindful breathing practices to all New York City Public Schools at P.S. 005 Dr. Ronald McNair Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
Mayor Eric Adams, Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks, and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced Tuesday that all New York City public schools — from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 — will soon be required to facilitate two-to-five minutes of mindful breathing practices in schools every day.
Yoga and mindfulness integration into school communities addresses and supports significant social and emotional needs of the youngest New Yorkers. Studies show that mindful breathing practices support students’ ability to feel secure and receptive while learning — leaving positive impacts from the integration of these practices into the school experience.
The DOE’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program is the first Yoga Alliance-approved yoga and mindfulness program in a public school system nationwide. Yoga Alliance is the nation’s largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community. The Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program is building the capacity of school staff to integrate yoga and mindfulness into DOE public schools to engage students, teachers, and staff.
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