Mindful Meditation for teachers

Recently my school implemented mindful meditation therapy to staff once a week during planning.  I cannot express how grateful I have become for this form of meditation during the school day.  The mindful meditation facilitator was brought in during a professional development day this past in February to explain the process of mindful meditation.  As awkward as we all thought it was, the staff seem to think it was interesting and signed on to participate.  Hence, I have taken part in four sessions with my team, and there have been so many benefits to this therapy.  Personally, it has helped with my ability to focus during the day.  Mindful meditation has improved my ability to teach my students and collaborate with my team.  I have also been more relaxed and less stressed after participating in mindful mediation session.  There is nothing like breaking up the monotony of the school day to stop and peacefully focus on breathing to relax.  The first time I participated, I fell into a very deep meditation and had to be awakened by the instructor.  I drifted into a space of relaxation and focused to the point I forgot I was in the teacher’s lounge at work.  This form of mindful meditation has become so popular with the staff that we are going to implement mindful mediation as part of our School Wide Enrichment during the next school year.  I have found this form of meditation during the school day has many benefits; therefore, I have also started participating in mindful meditation outside of school.  In conclusion, “Mindful Meditation” is the next best thing for education!