Foreword by Ruschelle ReubenPreface Resiliency and Healing in the Moment: Mindfulness How to Use Cultivating Happiness, Resiliency, and Well-Being Glossary Cultivating Happiness, Resiliency, and Well-Being – The Book Key principles AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsList of Online Resources Part I: Introduction Chapter 1: Research Support for Mindful Breath Work, Meditation, and Yoga Movements Reaching for Stars Research Base Supporting Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation with Children Alleviating Stress Anatomy and Body Alignment Start with Breath Impact of Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation on the Endocrine System Yoga Postures and Alignment Heart Centered Meditation Principles for Success Mindful ReflectionChapter 2: A Few Basics Strengthening Our Own Metacognition Through Mindfulness Practice Heart Centered Connections Mindfulness Games Restorative Practices – Building Resiliency, Building Community Who Can Teach Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation in Schools? Teaching Mindfulness and Meditation Mindful ReflectionChapter 3: Teacher Stress and Teacher Practice Teacher Stress and Burnout Were Alarmingly High Before COVID Your Own Daily Practice Where Are You? Observing Your Progress Creating a Yoga-Meditation-Mindfulness Practice Using Your Practice to Plan for Teaching Students Mindful ReflectionChapter 4: Organizing Space, Materials, and Instruction I. Preparing to Teach: Yoga Space and Materials Places to Access Yoga Supplies and Materials for Schools Resources to Guide Yoga Instruction II. Components of Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation Instruction Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation Instruction Your Presence and Your Voice When You Teach Teaching Meditation Students as Co-Leaders III. Integrating Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness with Academic Instruction A Mindfulness Intervention Room Developmental Stages and Appropriateness Adaptations for Younger Students Yoga Before or After School Progress and Impact Mindful ReflectionPart II: Heart Centered Learning – the Five Cs Mindful ReflectionChapter 5: Overview of the 5 Cs Practices for Life The 5 Cs Chapters Curricular Context Student Motivation and Accommodations A Few More Yoga-Mindfulness-Meditation Basics As You Teach - Timing and Pacing Infusing Practices throughout Classrooms and Schools Are You Ready? Mindful ReflectionChapter 6: Consciousness Teacher Notes Consciousness and Self-Awareness Curricular Context Consciousness Warm-Up Breath Work Yoga Set: Posture and Movement Meditations Consciousness Curriculum Integration Planner Consciousness Opens Us to Compassion Mindful ReflectionChapter 7: Compassion Teacher Notes Curricular Context Compassion Warm-Ups Breath Work Yoga Set: Posture and Movement Meditations Compassion Curriculum Integration Planner Mindful ReflectionChapter 8: Confidence Teacher Notes Confidence Fosters Mental Health, Well-Being, and Happiness Curricular Context Confidence Warm-Ups Breath Work Yoga Set: Posture and Movement Meditations Confidence Curriculum Integration Planner Mindful ReflectionChapter 9: Courage Teacher Notes Finding Our Voice, Living in the Present, and Co-Creating Curricular Context Confidence Warm-Ups Breath Work Yoga Set: Posture and Movement Meditations Courage Curriculum Integration Planner Mindful ReflectionChapter 10: Community Teacher Notes Warm, Supportive Environments for Learning Expanding our Community Consciousness, Creating Transformative Change Curricular Context Community Includes Families Community Warm-Ups Breath Work Yoga Set: Posture and Movement Meditations Community Curriculum Integration Planner Mindful ReflectionPart III: Leadership Mindful ReflectionChapter 11: Mindful Educational Leadership: Practices to Transform You and Your Leadership The Inner Life of Leaders Linked to Outer Life of Leadership Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Mindfulness Practices for Educational Leaders Mindful ReflectionChapter 12: Being a Mindfulness Coordinator Mindful Leadership Montgomery County Public Schools Mindfulness Program Accomplishments The Coalition for the Future of Education Mindful ReflectionSources for Yoga Breathe Work, Kriyas and MeditationsReferences