Calm and RestED: Educators Need a Break

Learn tools to use in the classroom and in the real world to self regulate, ease anxiety, prevent burnout, and cultivate a sense of calm in your daily lives.  Starting with an overview of how stress affects our overall well being, you will understand the basics of the nervous system and how to implement specific breathing techniques and basic yoga poses to deal with stress. Next, learn specific lessons and activities to help students develop tactics to self-regulate and restore calm in their lives. Finally, establish daily habits and routines to prevent feeling overwhelmed by recognizing stress triggers and patterns when you feel tension. You will walk away feeling more rested and with an action plan to combat future stressors.
Room:  Ballroom B