Description
Teachers face increasing stress and challenges that can disrupt their personal well-being and professional effectiveness.
There is a growing need for educators to find balance and inner peace to not only enhance their own lives but also to create more supportive and productive learning environments for their students.
This course will introduce participants to effective strategies for achieving inner harmony, utilizing a mix of individual, paired, and group exercises tailored to educators.
During the course, participants will engage in a variety of activities designed to promote inner harmony and enhance their teaching effectiveness.
These include self-reflection exercises such as journaling and meditation, which help in cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Collaborative exercises will allow teachers to work in pairs or groups, building a sense of community and shared learning through role-playing, peer mentoring, and problem-solving workshops.
Additionally, the course incorporates physical activities like aikido and tai chi, aimed at improving physical health and mental stamina, thereby enhancing overall resilience in their professional and personal lives.
By the end of the program, participants will have developed the skills to manage stress, improve their mental well-being, and foster a positive educational atmosphere that benefits both themselves and their students.
Furthermore, participants will have mastered a toolkit of practices and strategies to maintain inner harmony amidst the demands of their teaching roles.
They will be equipped with skills in emotional regulation, stress management, and community building within their professional circles.
These competencies enable educators to not only improve their own mental and physical well-being but also to develop a supportive and engaging classroom environment that nurtures the holistic development of their students.
Upcoming sessions
Location | Dates | Status | Enrol |
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Valencia | 28 Apr - 3 May 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 24-29 Mar 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 26-31 May 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 23-28 Jun 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 25-30 Aug 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 22-27 Sep 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 24-29 Nov 2025 | Book » | |
Valencia | 26-31 Jan 2026 | Book » | |
Valencia | 23-28 Feb 2026 | Book » |
What is included
Learning outcomes
The course will help the participants to:
- Master emotional self-regulation through mindfulness and reflective practices;
- Manage stress effectively, using specific techniques tailored for educators;
- Forge and strengthen professional networks, enhancing collaborative problem-solving;
- Integrate mindfulness into teaching, promoting a focused and calm classroom environment;
- Improve physical health with activities like aikido and tai chi;
- Create a supportive and positive classroom atmosphere, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course
- Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Presentations of the participants’ schools;
- Meditation integration for the classroom.
Day 2 – Aikido principles and Tai Chi
- Introduction to Aikido principles;
- Mobility and flexibility workshop;
- Tai Chi for emotional regulation and inner balance.
Day 3 – ChiGong
- ChiGong morning start;
- Aikido for conflict resolution.
Day 4 – Meditation practices
- Mobility enhancement techniques;
- Meditation for groups;
- Zen and professional reflection.
Day 5 – Aikido and Tai Chi synergy
- Aikido and Tai Chi synergy for focused classroom;
- ChiGung integration for educators;
- Managing restless students.
Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.