Other Programs
5M Program
One of the primary programs of our organization will be to introduce mindfulness and holistic wellness to economically disadvantaged school-aged children. This Program can be incorporated into the school day or can also be delivered as an Afterschool Program.
This program views health and wellness for kids through a holistic lens. This program includes introduction to Mindfulness-based practices and healthful nutrition. Nutrition or what we eat, is often overlooked when it comes to practicing mindfulness. As extensive research has validated, being mindful of what we put in our mouth is extremely important to our physical and emotional health. The research on mindfulness for school aged children is clear With this in mind, we created the 5M Program.
The 5M Program consists of the following 5 practices.
- Mindful Breathing
- Mindful Movement
- Mindful Stillness
- Mindful Eating
- Mindful Reflection
After School Program
Utilizing the tenets of the 5M Program we created the After School Program. We are thankful to Hope Wills, M Ed, RYT 200, for creating the after school yoga curriculum, framework which allows delivery of the After School Program. Our goal is to make this program, which fosters holistic wellness, available to economically disadvantaged school-aged children who would otherwise not encounter or have limited access to this type of program.
If you are an educator or otherwise involved with Houston area schools, please, contact us and we can help bring this program to your school.
Mindfulness in the Classroom, a Video Series
Debuted in Fall of 2019 and utilized by Kipp Connect Elementary School and High School in 2020 during the pandemic. This series consists videos on the topics of Mindful Breathing, Mindful Movement, Mindful Stillness, and Mindful Eating. These videos are specifically designed to be used in a classroom setting, and as such, no specific space or equipment is needed. This is a freely available source for your school. Please, contact us for additional details.
Wellness Events in Underserved Areas
Collaborate with and financially support projects and nonprofits that are providing nutrition education and Lifestyle Medicine in underserved areas in and around San Diego. We hold educational events with live cooking demos through FFL instructors to show individuals how they can healthy and delicious meals.