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A quick surf around the internet will yield many definitions of mindfulness, because different groups of people emphasize different parts of the practice. Mindfulness has its roots in ancient eastern meditation practices, but has been taken out of this religious context and become a completely secular and approachable set of life skills used by millions of people across the world. Doctors, actors, pro athletes, teachers, and Fortune 500 CEO’s are now practicing mindfulness for the health and performance benefits which have been backed by current research.
The definition I use when talking to kids or adults is noticing what is happening now inside and outside your body and mind with kindness and curiosity. A simple definition might be paying attention, on purpose, or even more simply, noticing.
Roots & Wings, LLC was founded in 2013 to fill what Jenny Mills saw as a huge need in education. Jenny taught in K-12 schools across New Jersey and Pennsylvania - charter and public, suburban and inner-city, teaching students young and old. Across all of these very different settings one thing was certain - it was getting more and more stressful to succeed in school, and no one was teaching our students (or their teachers!) how to manage the demands and ever-increasing pressures of the teaching and learning environment.
Roots & Wings offers programming at colleges, universities, and in the workplace to raise awareness about the benefits of mindfulness.
In addition to our on-site classes, Roots & Wings offers trainings and workshops which are open to teachers, counselors, school personnel across schools. The best way to stay up to date about upcoming trainings is to join our newsletter or check our events page. Customized...
Mindfulness practices can help address the many issues kids and teens face, such as:
managing stress and anxietycoping with...Not just about managing stress, new research has shown links between practicing mindfulness and increased brain and immune function as well as decreases in autoimmune and heart diseases. Treat yourself to the gift of learning mindfulness! To read more about the research behind...
With extraordinary energy and passion, Jenny is teaching Radnor Middle School teachers and students to incorporate mindfulness-based practices into the everyday life of our school community so that students can reach their academic, social and wellness goals in a compassionate, supportive learning environment. Students, staff and families are becoming more aware and attentive to the positive strategies that can reduce and respond to stress to be more physiologically prepared for learning. Noticing what is happening inside and outside your body and mind with kindness and curiosity is Jenny's mantra. We are thrilled to be working on a year-long Mindfulness collaboration with Jenny.
