Wellness Guide
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
Download the YMTP² App
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
NYCDOE
Yoga & Mindfulness
Teacher Preparation Program
YMTP²
Partner Practices
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.
New York City Department of Education
Check out a sample of our yoga & mindfulness sessions.
June 17, 2020 Livestream - Mat-Based Mindfulness & Yoga with YMTP² teacher Jessica McJunkin-Flatts
