Mindful professional development: is it essential?

Mindful Professional Development is Essential for Teachers

In recent years, mindfulness has become increasingly popular as a tool for promoting well-being. But is it really a resource to help teachers manage stress? Research has suggested that incorporating a more mindful approach to professional development could offer a wealth of benefits. So how do you work it into an already busy and chaotic […]

The Benefits of Bringing Kindness into the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers

As teachers, we recognize the impact that showing kindness can have on our students. A compassionate and understanding approach can lead to a wealth of positive outcomes in the classroom. By incorporating mindful loving-kindness techniques, we can maintain this positive atmosphere even in challenging situations.

Richland County mindfulness educator named to SEL for Ohio leadership team

Mansfield, Ohio, February 9, 2023 – Growing mindfulness education company, Mind Body Align, LLC, today announced that Julie Braumberger, its Director of Education, was named to the leadership team of the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Ohio (SEL4OH).   “The SEL4OH founding leadership team is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of SEL champions from […]

Breathe In The New Year

Breathe in the New Year! For the month of January, we will be exploring mindful breathwork practices that can easily fit into your everyday routines. We’ll learn practical techniques to cultivate a deeper awareness of the breath and how it affects our physical, mental, and emotional states. Join us for Connect In- a FREE, 15-minute […]

Finding a Foundation of Happiness

Recently, my sister asked me to join her for a celebration, which is what she calls her afternoon coffee break. Coffee in hand, we stopped into River & Road, a little gift shop, where we noticed a book on finding happiness – it had a shocking, not family-friendly title, which I cannot remember.  Then, we […]

Altrusa International and Mind Body Align Combine to Support Community

SIIA award finalist, Mind Body Align speaks on the impact of mindfulness practice on individuals. Charitable funds make this education accessible. I take immense pleasure in sharing mindfulness with individuals like those in Altrusa International. They practice community mindfulness which aligns with our own mission.” — Jennifer Blue MANSFIELD, OHIO, UNITED STATES, June 22, 2022 […]

Funding for After School and Summer

When the US government made 89 million dollars of funding available for after school and summer programs for children to 161 community-based partners, they finally made it possible for educators to take action on a fact educators already knew but were without the means to support: children and families thrive when they have the continuous […]

How to Practice Mindfulness with Pets

Who are your teachers? One of mine is Mavis, my one year old Australian Shepherd/Collie canine mix. At 35 pounds, and mostly hair, this wiley young pup teaches me the most about being in the moment, letting things go, and finding time to rest.    Mavis did not have an easy start in life. Found […]