Did you know that practicing mindfulness can boost children’s social-emotional learning skills? Social Emotional Learning ( or SEL) refers to... read more
In this day and age of communicating through text messages, coordinating schedules via digital calendars, and dinners on-the-go….it seems as... read more
Hello Spring?… Here in Cleveland, we know that warmer, sunnier days may still be weeks away even though we have... read more
We are so grateful to Essential Zen Yoga Studio, for planning and hosting Restore & Reboot, a donation-based restorative workshop,... read more
Welcome to the new year! A time for new beginnings and upgrades to the status quo. Maybe you don’t believe... read more
Thank you to everyone who attended our THIRD annual Fall Fashion Show on Sunday, October 14 at the Hilton Garden... read more
What it is: A short routine that can be done anywhere to keep your spine healthy and flexible. Students can... read more
There are tons of yoga books out there, for kids, adults, and everyone in between. Since you’re busy, we’ve done... read more
Inevitably, a student in your class will start to misbehave or act inappropriately. It could just be a minor, annoying... read more
Mindful moments can be extremely beneficial for kids, especially during the school day. Similar to exercise and activity breaks, they... read more
You work hard creating innovative and interesting lesson plans to keep your students engaged in the classroom. But at the... read more
What is it: You’ll need to clear some floor space for this sequence – but it’s worth it for the... read more
It’s that time of year – not holiday time, but sickness time. The time when it seems like everyone around... read more
The good news is you don’t have school for the next few weeks. The bad news is that it’s cold,... read more
Winter break for most kids begins next week! For the first few days, most kids will just be so happy... read more
Downward dog is the backbone of most yoga practices. It offers a chance to recover from more strenuous poses in... read more
Just a few more weeks till school is out for winter break! Many classrooms will choose to throw a holiday... read more
Have you used our videos in your classroom and wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of a typical 5... read more
As technology makes our world smaller and smaller, the families in your community may become more diverse. The students in... read more
Technology has become an ever-increasing part of the curriculum – and since technology is always changing, there is always something... read more
The school year is well underway now, which means any sense of organization you imparted on your children or students... read more
High school is a difficult time for even the most well-adjusted kids. For most, it’s the first time that they... read more
Halloween is a fun holiday to enjoy with your kids. Planning costumes and decorating your house or yard is a... read more
The idea of mindfulness can be a difficult one to wrap your head around, and even harder to teach. Younger... read more
Studying for tests – regardless of whether they are state-sponsored tests, career tests such as the GMAT or LSAT, or... read more
There are so many different activities that need to fit into your daily classroom schedule that it can be hard... read more
You’ve seen the positive effects a regular yoga and mindfulness program has on your students. You’ve gotten your school administrators... read more
All About the amaZEN U Mood Tracker – What is it and how to use it! Students go through several... read more
It’s the beginning of the school year. You have a new class full of students who you don’t yet know... read more
This Superhero sequence is perfect for a class that that may have just a little too much energy to focus,... read more
We’re here because of your students. We’re here because of amazing educators like you. We’re here because we fundamentally believe... read more
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past month (which would be fine…you’re out of school!), you’ve likely... read more
We all have an idea in our head of what a perfect day would look like – find the time... read more
Just like other workouts or exercises, there are many different styles of yoga. And similar to those activities, there may... read more
School is out for the next three months (ok…more like two!) which means it’s time to focus on YOU for... read more
School is out and summer has begun (for most of you) – which means there is more time for YOU!... read more
Summer vacation is finally here (or really super close)! Use your extra time to jump start your healthy habits or... read more
What it is: Seated Twist pose is a great pose that students can do right at their desk. It provides... read more
Summer is just a few short weeks away (as if you weren’t already counting the days!). Many schools and teachers... read more
Hopefully your school and/or students have planned some fun activities to appreciate its teachers this month for Teacher Appreciation Week... read more
One of the major goals of most classrooms is to have a cooperative and team-style relationship with your students’ parents.... read more
We often talk about the different activities you can do with your students to keep them focused and attentive. But... read more
Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22! You can use this day as motivation to plan activities for your classroom... read more
You may love yoga and practice it often. Perhaps you even regularly use yoga poses in your classroom and subscribe... read more
What it is: Although these yoga poses are usually done together, they are actually two separate movements. Cat and cow... read more
Spring break is fast approaching or already here – as you and your students are probably well aware! Even though... read more
During the course of your teaching career, you will be exposed to many different students with different personalities and learning... read more
There has been a fair amount of research done in recent years about mindfulness in the classroom – we at... read more
What it is: Calming pigeon pose is often done in yoga classes as the last pose before final rest pose.... read more
Children go through several periods per day of high energy, then low energy. If you don’t have a way to... read more
As the teacher, you know it is your job to lead your students in learning and making good decisions. But... read more
In honor of Valentine’s Day today, we’re focusing on the benefits of heart opening poses, like the Open Heart and... read more
It’s cold and slushy outside and the groundhog has just predicted 6 more weeks of winter (doesn’t he/she always?) Your... read more
Our world is becoming more digital, but there are some things that computers shouldn’t completely replace. People now have access... read more
Your weekend days are precious. They are the few hours you have to focus on yourself and your family’s needs... read more
Unless you live somewhere warm and wonderful, like Florida or Arizona, your class will inevitably be having recess indoors several... read more
What it is: This is a great pose for a crowded classroom, because you won’t need a lot of space.... read more
Now that you are back in school, it may seem like winter is endless. Summer is far away and the... read more
Winter break is just short enough and packed in with holidays that there can be a lot of hustle and... read more
Whether or not you make New Year’s resolutions in your personal life, try making them for your classroom this 2017.... read more
The end of the year is a time filled with end-of-year parties and family gatherings. Combine yummy appetizers with frothy... read more
What it is: One of the most basic postures in yoga, this pose can be easily done anywhere, including seated... read more
The following three week stretch can be one of the hardest for keeping kids on task during the school day.... read more
It’s hard for everyone – not just students – to recover their energy after a long weekend or break. Since... read more
We often post advice about yoga and mindful activities for your entire class. But one size does NOT fit all.... read more
What is it: This modified pose is a great way to counteract sitting or slouching over a desk or cell... read more
This is the time of year when being thankful and generous are near the forefront of people’s minds. Many want... read more
Cool fall weather just makes people feel sleepier. It starts with the morning, when the air is chilly and we’d... read more
Halloween is a fun holiday – and one which kids of all ages and socio economic backgrounds can be involved!... read more
What it is: Anybody who has ever taken a yoga class knows the warrior poses. These poses are a staple... read more
Halloween is arguably one of the more fun holidays of the year. Costumes! Treats! It doesn’t require gift giving or... read more
The weather is getting cooler and staying indoors is becoming the defacto background for activities. Rather than let your kids... read more
What it is – If you are looking for a quick activity that challenges your students both physically and mentally, Eagle... read more
It’s often much easier to live healthier during the summer versus the school year. The weather is nice and you... read more
Besides for being the first full month of school for most kids, September is National Yoga Month (recognized as such... read more
Summer of Self Care #6 is all about you and loving yourself! Imagine you’re your best friend. If you were,... read more
Summer Self-Care Tip #5: Try something new Trying something new and getting out of your comfort zone can be scary and... read more
Summer of Self-Care Tip #4: For 1 hour today: unplug! Get outside, find a book, relax with your favorite snack (or all... read more
Self-Care Tip #3: Do a mini-declutter. Recycle three things from your wardrobe that you don’t love or regularly wear, or... read more
AmaZEN U’s Summer of Self-Care Tip #2: Punctuate your day with a 3-minute mini-meditation. Start with one minute of awareness of your... read more
As you know, amaZEN U is a go-to resource to easily stream yoga, breathing and mindfulness videos for children and... read more
There have been many studies examining the concept of “learning loss” in students during breaks from school. Summer learning loss... read more
The end of the school year is fast approaching. It’s time to plan activities and food for an end of... read more
We caught up with Yoga & Mindfulness Researcher, Writer and Teacher Rina Deshpande from the Harvard Graduate School of Education... read more
My favorite definition of Mindfulness is from, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.... read more
Teacher Appreciation Week is this week – Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6. In the United States, there are... read more
Meet this week’s guest blogger: Teacher and ZENmaker Ms. Felicia Dogan. Ms. Dogan teaches 3rd grade in Blytheville Public Schools... read more
As parents of young children, the words “children + sleep” are often entered into search engines in hopes of the... read more
Want to know the secret to having a room full of calm, engaged students? Design a classroom with a... read more
Standardized testing produces stress and anxiety for students and teachers. Many suggestions for how to prepare your students are flooding... read more
Whether your child is spending his/her day in school, or is home on break this week, it is unlikely that... read more
Spring officially began this week! We usually think warm weather and sunshine. In our hometown, Cleveland, Ohio, Spring also includes... read more
The newest trend in stress relief is something you’ve definitely tried before. It’s not expensive and you don’t have to... read more
“Rest and self-care are so important…You cannot serve from an empty vessel” – Eleanor Brown There’s been a lot of... read more
Wondering where to get started? Not sure what videos would be best for your students or when to use them?... read more
amaZEN U is a quick and effortless way to integrate yoga and mindfulness into any classroom setting. Co-Founder and CEO... read more
The “Mind in a Jar” activity is a simple way to help your student’s imagine their mind and thoughts. The... read more
In the middle of October 2015, I met with the ZENworks Yoga Directors of Development to discuss ideas for the... read more
The brand new video yoga series, amaZEN U, launches this week as one of the first products of its kind.... read more
