Inner Peace for Educators: Aikido, Tai Chi, and Reflective Practices

Description

Concept by Petar Drumev

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

LocationDatesStatusEnrol
Valencia28 Apr - 3 May 2025
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Valencia24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
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Valencia24-29 Mar 2025
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Valencia26-31 May 2025
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Valencia23-28 Jun 2025
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Valencia28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
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Valencia25-30 Aug 2025
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Valencia22-27 Sep 2025
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Valencia27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
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Valencia24-29 Nov 2025
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Valencia26-31 Jan 2026
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Valencia23-28 Feb 2026
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What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

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.

Dates and locations

You can register for any date, even if it's not yet confirmed, especially if you're interested in courses several weeks away. Once we have a few more enrollments, we will confirm the date. If we are unable to confirm it, we will offer you alternative options.

Valencia

Price: 480€*
OID: E10247545
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Mar 2025
  • Confirmed
    Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    26-31 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    23-28 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    25-30 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    22-27 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    24-29 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
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    26-31 Jan 2026

Valencia (480€*)9.28/10

  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24 Feb - 1 Mar 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Mar 2025
  • Confirmed
    Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Apr - 3 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    26-31 May 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    23-28 Jun 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    28 Jul - 2 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    25-30 Aug 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    22-27 Sep 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    27 Oct - 1 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Nov 2025
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    26-31 Jan 2026

Cultural Activities

  • A walking tour in Lonja de la Seda
  • Valencia Tourist card 24-hours

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
All prices are VAT included or not due.

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