
Chair Yoga for Teachers: Professional Development for Educators
Rooted Warriors Yoga is excited to offer chair yoga sessions for teachers at Wentzville and beyond. This professional development opportunity is designed to help educators relax, recharge, and build tools for managing stress, improving focus, and fostering mindfulness in the classroom.
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What’s Included in a Professional Development Chair Yoga Session:
1. Introduction to Yoga for Educators
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Purpose: Understand how yoga supports stress relief, mental clarity, and physical well-being.
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Goals: Set intentions to enhance mindfulness, flexibility, and overall health.
2. Breathwork (Pranayama)
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Techniques: Learn calming breathing practices like diaphragmatic and alternate nostril breathing.
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Application: Discover how these techniques can be used in the classroom to support student focus and calm.
3. Gentle Movement (Asanas)
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Focus: Engage in gentle stretches and poses to release tension in areas where teachers often carry stress—neck, shoulders, and lower back.
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Poses may include:
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Cat-Cow Pose
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Child’s Pose
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Seated Forward Fold
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Standing Forward Fold
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4. Mindfulness and Meditation
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Practice: Experience a short guided meditation to build awareness of thoughts and emotions.
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Application: Learn how mindfulness practices can help students stay present and manage emotions in the classroom.
5. Stress Management Techniques
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Integration: Combine movement and breath with reflection, including journaling or quiet time to process and personalize the session.
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Tools: Gain strategies for applying yoga principles in daily teaching routines.
6. Closing Circle and Q&A
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Sharing: Provide time for group reflection and discussion.
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Resources: Leave with tools such as recommended apps, videos, or books to continue practicing yoga independently.
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This session offers a holistic approach to supporting educators—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s a powerful way to invest in your team’s well-being and provide them with lasting tools for the classroom.
Cost: $100 per hour
Let’s support your staff with practices that promote calm, clarity, and resilience—both inside and outside the classroom.