Scientific Evidence for Yoga and Mindfulness in Schools: How and Why Does It Work?

Scientific Evidence for Yoga and Mindfulness in Schools: How and Why Does It Work?

As an education professional who is interested in school-based yoga, you might have already witnessed the benefits of yoga for your students. Still, a question remains. How and why is yoga beneficial for children and adolescents, and specifically, in the school setting? Scientific evidence for yoga in schools has grown exponentially over the past 5 – 10 years, and while the results are still preliminary, scientists are beginning to understand why yoga and mindfulness can serve as such a valuable component of school curricula nationwide. Research suggests that school-based yoga cultivates competencies in mind-body awareness, self-regulation, and physical fitness. And classroom teachers benefit as well. Taken together, these competencies may […]

Yoga In Schools May Help Kids With Anxiety

Yoga In Schools May Help Kids With Anxiety

At a time when stress in U.S. schools is on the rise, the results of a new study hammer home what others have shown: that yoga in schools may be a great benefit to kids’ mental health. The results, published in Psychology Research and Behavior Management, add to an already-convincing body of evidence, showing the range of benefits that yoga and meditation can confer on kids’ psychological development. Source: Forbes  The new study, from Tulane University, randomized third-graders who had some degree of anxiety to receive either a yoga and mindfulness intervention for eight weeks, or to receive usual care. Students in the yoga/mindfulness group had 10 sessions of Yoga Ed. either in the fall or spring; […]

The Dark Side of our Digital World

The Dark Side of our Digital World

We live in a digital world. Whether it’s for news, entertainment, work, or communication, chances are a digital device is involved. Few places are without access, and we are never more than a click away from being in touch with family, friends, or work. We’ve grown accustomed to this unnatural state of constant connectivity. We reach for our phones when we wake up and do a last check of things before bed. In fact, we even have new terms like “FOMO” – the fear of missing out – to describe what some individuals experience when they are away from their devices or social networks even for a short time. Source: […]

How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

We all know that taking vacation is good for you, but it’s less clear that both employers and employees understand exactly just how good it is for you, given that every year more than half of Americans give up paid time off. According to the U.S. Travel Association, in 2018, this amounted to 768 million days of unused vacation time, with more than 30% of it forfeited completely. Add to this, the fact that over 50% of managers feel burned out, taking vacation (and actually unplugging) has never been more important. Source: Harvard Business Review Perhaps you’ve experienced first-hand feeling recharged and refreshed from a vacation in the not-too-distant past. Or maybe you and your team […]

How Our Digital Habits Are Destroying Productivity – Plus 3 Steps To Fix Your 47 Second Attention Span

How Our Digital Habits Are Destroying Productivity – Plus 3 Steps To Fix Your 47 Second Attention Span

Twenty years ago, people could focus on a task for around two and a half minutes before switching to something else. Now, that time averages just 47 seconds. Source: Allwork Attention spans are shrinking – and not just in a vague sense, but in measurable, startling ways. Dr. Gloria Mark, and a leading researcher on attention spans and digital behavior, recently joined the Allwork.Space Future of Work Podcast to explain how impactful this change has been. She has spent over two decades studying how technology affects our focus. Her findings are eye-opening, revealing just how quickly our ability to concentrate has deteriorated in the digital age. This rapid decline in focus is […]

Ευαγγέλιο 5 δομικών βημάτων για να βελτιώσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου και να αποτρέψουμε την εμφάνιση άνοιας

Ευαγγέλιο 5 δομικών βημάτων για να βελτιώσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου και να αποτρέψουμε την εμφάνιση άνοιας

Όταν αναλογίζονται πώς να προστατεύσουν την υγεία του εγκεφάλου τους, οι άνθρωποι συχνά σκέφτονται να καταναλώνουν μια ισορροπημένη διατροφή, να γυμνάζονται τακτικά και να βελτιώνουν τον ύπνο τους – όλους τους καλούς τρόπους για να ενισχύσουν την εγκεφαλική δύναμη και τη συνολική ζωτικότητα. Source: Huffpost Θα θέλαμε κάτι παραπάνω; Αποδεικνύεται ότι υπάρχουν πρόσθετες ενέργειες για να ενισχύσουμε τη λειτουργία του εγκεφάλου μας και να τον προστατεύσουμε από τη φθορά. Οι ειδικοί λένε ότι η καθιέρωση καλών συνηθειών από όσο το δυνατόν μικρότερη ηλικία – ακόμη και στην εφηβεία και τη δεκαετία των 20 – μπορεί να καλλιεργήσει τη δια βίου σωματική υγεία και να αποτρέψει τη μελλοντική γνωστική παρακμή. Νούμερο ένα: Αναζητάμε θετικές σχέσεις Μια […]

Top Health and Fitness Tips You Need to Know in 2025

Top Health and Fitness Tips You Need to Know in 2025

Staying healthy and fit is more important than ever in 2025. With new trends, technologies, and research, there are many ways to improve your well-being. This blog will share easy-to-follow health and fitness tips that are perfect for everyone, whether you’re just starting your journey or want to level up your routine. Source: DV Studio 1. Stay Active Every Day Physical activity is key to good health. You don’t have to hit the gym every day; small changes can make a big difference. Walk More: Aim for 10,000 steps a day. Use a fitness tracker or app to help you stay on track. Stretch Regularly: Stretching keeps your muscles flexible […]

Dementia Experts Reveal 7 Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Mind Sharp

Dementia Experts Reveal 7 Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Mind Sharp

Adopt these habits and your brain will thank you. More than 55 million people across the globe have dementia, which describes a cluster of symptoms ― such as memory loss, overall cognitive impairment and psychological changes ― as well as specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to the World Health Organisation. Cases continue to grow at alarming rates, with about 10 million people developing dementia each year. Source: Huffspot This underscores the importance of brain health, an umbrella term that emphasises the wellness of all cognitive skills and abilities. Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Maxine & Bernard Platzer Lynn Family Memory & Healthy Aging Program at Cedars-Sinai, explained that “brain health is the state […]

How to start journaling for mental health: 7 tips and techniques

How to start journaling for mental health: 7 tips and techniques

Did you know one of the most powerful self-improvement activities is right at your fingertips? No, it’s not working out or having good sleep hygiene. It’s something even simpler — learning how to start journaling. Although it’s been around for thousands of years, journaling is currently having a moment in the limelight. From self-help blogs to famous authors like Deepak Chopra, everyone is talking about the life-changing benefits of learning how to journal. Source: BetterUp Despite its recent soar in popularity, this isn’t just a new-age self-help trend. If practiced consistently, it can transform your mental fitness, emotional well-being, and even physical well-being. Let’s explore the importance of keeping a journal and how […]

4 Breathing Exercises Scientifically Proven to Calm Anxiety, Fight Stress, and Help You Focus 60 seconds is all you’ll need.

4 Breathing Exercises Scientifically Proven to Calm Anxiety, Fight Stress, and Help You Focus 60 seconds is all you’ll need.

What’s one simple thing you can do anytime, anywhere that is scientifically proven to reduce your stress level, improve your mood, and make it easier for you to concentrate? A breathing exercise. Scientists have shown that by slowing and controlling your breath, and in particular, making your exhalations longer than your inhalations, you can automatically slow your heartbeat. And doing a breathing exercise for 60 seconds is long enough to achieve these benefits. Source: Inc Health.com recently put together a list of nine breathing techniques for reducing anxiety. I’ve tried most of them myself, among many others. Any of them should create a feeling of calm and clear your mind to help you tackle […]