Cohort 4

Cohort 4

Congratulations Cohort 4!

YMTP² celebrates the graduation of the newest cohort on May 19, 2025. We are so proud of this huge accomplishment and welcome them into our growing group of alumni.

Cohort 4 Graduates

Sharon Adams, Central

Clement Forteau Jr, 16K308

Jeffery Frank, 16K308

Kevin Guzman, District 17

Kirsten Kinsella , Central

Deanna Lashley, 16K005

Jamie LePow, Central

Michele Luard, 17K484Mwaka

Makungo-Yavana, 17K289

Christina Poverelli, 16K021

Melony Rhoden, 16K243

Merva Rhymer, 17K191

Lais Santos, District 16

Catherine Sylvester, 17K770

Altegracia Yadira Velazquez, 16K335

Carmen Villavicencio-Hein, Central

Sandra Williams, 17K002

YMTP² 2024-2025 Yoga and Mindfulness Wellness Guide

The Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²) is grateful to introduce the 2024-2025 Yoga and Mindfulness Wellness Guide, aimed at supporting the integration of authentic yoga and mindfulness instruction in New York City Public Schools.

The Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²)is pleased to announce the Mindful Breathing series of Professional Development for NCYDOE educators. This training is a 5 part (10 hour total) series that presents 10 distinct mindful Breathing practices with time for practice, giving and receiving feedback, and implementation support across the school community.

The Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²) is a national model that serves as a commitment to a larger movement that re-envisions what it means to provide a holistic education.

- Graduate

Students from Vista Academy practicing yoga at the Day of Mindfulness in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall

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YMTP² is rooted in the advancement of equity and is committed to continually providing resources to our communities.  In these very trying times, we offer these supports to engage educators, families, and children in deepening their commitment to anti-racist education & advocacy. 
--Beverly and Steven

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Bent on Learning

Bent on Learning

 

Bent On Learning is a nonprofit organization committed to teaching yoga to New York City public school children. Several of YMTP² teachers are additionally trained and certified Bent on Learning 95 hour children’s yoga teachers.





Check out a sample of our yoga & mindfulness sessions.





 

June 17, 2020 Livestream - Mat-Based Mindfulness & Yoga with YMTP² teacher Jessica McJunkin-Flatts