Mindfulness and wellbeing for teachers – EAS-MW
Easy School of Languages

COURSE SUMMARY:
This five-day course provides a holistic approach to well-being and mindfulness that teachers can apply in both their personal and professional lives. Through a
combination of theory, practice, and reflection, teachers will develop practical strategies for reducing stress, building positive relationships, improving physical
health, and creating a mindful classroom environment.

SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
1) Monday
- Introduction to the concept of well-being and mindfulness
- Practice basic mindfulness exercises such as breath awareness. Discussion on stress management techniques through mindfulness and selfcare
- Reflection and journaling activity to assess your current level of well-being and mindfulness practices
2) Tuesday
- Understanding the power of communication in building positive relationships.
- Discussion on the benefits of mindfulness in building trusting relationships and reducing conflicts
- Reflection and journaling activity on cultivating mindful relationships in your personal and professional life
3) Wednesday
- Introduction to the benefits of mindful movement and exercise on physical and mental well-being.
- Discussion on incorporating mindful movement into daily routine for stress reduction
- Reflection and journaling activity on cultivating mindful relationships in your personal and professional life
4) Thursday
- Understanding the impact of mindful eating on mental and physical health. Practice mindful eating exercises such as mindful eating, mindful snacking, and mindful grocery shopping
- Discussion on mindful eating for stress reduction, weight management, and overall health
- Reflection and journaling activity to create a personal mindful eating plan
5) Friday
- Introduction to the benefits of mindfulness practices in the classroom.
- Practice mindfulness techniques to improve focus and attention in teaching.
- Reflection and journaling activity to create a personal plan for incorporating mindfulness practices in teaching and classroom management

OTHER INFORMATION:
- Lessons per week: 30 lessons
- Lesson duration: 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Minimum age: 21+
- Class size: maximum 12