Professional Development School Programs for Teachers

Yoga To Go Kids Fundamental Movement Program

Students learn and apply positive physical fitness skills through a range of visual and auditory stimuli and movement exercises.

The program develops fundamental movement skills. Outcomes include:

• Increased concentration, coordination and energy levels
• Improved balance, posture and natural flexibility
• The ability to recognise the rights, values and feelings of others.
• Accepting differences and managing conflict
• Relaxation and mindfulness techniques
• Teamwork, tactics and strategic skills built though team games and group work
• Increased knowledge of how physical activity contributes to a healthy and active lifestyle
• Decreased stress and anxiety, enhanced health and wellbeing

Yoga To Go Kids Fundamental Movement Program

Students learn and apply positive physical fitness skills through a range of visual and auditory stimuli and movement exercises.

The program develops fundamental movement skills. Outcomes include:

• Increased concentration, coordination and energy levels
• Improved balance, posture and natural flexibility
• The ability to recognise the rights, values and feelings of others.
• Accepting differences and managing conflict
• Relaxation and mindfulness techniques
• Teamwork, tactics and strategic skills built though team games and group work
• Increased knowledge of how physical activity contributes to a healthy and active lifestyle
• Decreased stress and anxiety, enhanced health and wellbeing

Mindfulness in action Mindfulness focus

In a series of interactive, progressive lessons, students develop their self-awareness and increase impulse control, focus and empathy. Mindfulness in Action utilises scientifically proven mindfulness techniques, effective pedagogical practices, and cross-sectional research in cognitive affective neuroscience to teach students to pay attention to their experiences in a non-reactive way.

This kinesthetic program combines visual and auditory stimuli with physical movement exercises. Outcomes include:

• Increased self-discipline, self-regulation and self-responsibility
• Improved confidence, resilience and respectful behaviour techniques
• Stronger interpersonal communication skills
• Improved emotional response to physical change and peers
• Increased balance, posture and natural flexibility
• Increased empathy and understanding of others

Tools for Transitions

Healthy Skills for Life for Stage 3 to prepare students for high school

Students develop tools to understand and manage their emotions and physical and social changes through various stages of life. The program also encourages students to be aware of their own and others’ safety, health and wellbeing.

The program combines physical activities and reflective practice. Outcomes include:

• Improved concentration, listening and negotiation skills
• Increased understanding of physical and mental health and wellbeing
• Stronger self esteem and the ability to create positive relationships and opportunities
• Relaxation and mindfulness techniques
• Useful problem solving and decision-making skills
• Positive participation in teams by encouraging others and negotiating roles and responsibilities
• Enhanced recognition of how emotion influences behaviour