Mindfulness in and out of the Classroom
Meena Srinivasan, MA, NBCT,is a seasoned educational leader,
celebrated speaker, accomplished author, and visionary edupreneur.
With over two decades of dedicated service, she's always been an
educator-activist at heart, consistently championing the fusion of
Mindfulness and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). In 2022, she
was featured as one of Mindful Magazine's "Ten Powerful Women of
the Mindfulness Movement," while also gaining recognition in
Educational Leadership Magazine for her insights into Mindful
Leadership and Wellbeing.
As a prominent voice in the field, Meena focuses her speaking and
writing on Emotional Intelligence and Belonging. She spoke on
Unlocking the Secret Powers of Tenderness in a TEDx event and she
is the creative force behind the SEL Every Day online courses,
author of Teach, Breathe, Learn- Mindfulness In and Out of the
Classroom, SEL Every Day- Integrating SEL with Instruction in
Secondary Classrooms which was chosen as one of 2019's Favorite
Books for Educators by the Greater Good Science Center at UC
Berkeley and Integrating SEL into Every Classroom Quick Reference
Guide. She lives in Southern California on the traditional
territory of the Luiseno/Pay mkawichum people.
Completely inspiring. Meena Srinivasan addresses what mindfulness
training is, why it matters, and how to bring it to the classroom.
What a smart, compelling read! I want to run out and buy "Teach,
Breathe, Learn" for every teacher I know. Kathryn Lee, Project
Director of RULER for Families, Yale Center for Emotional
Intelligence
"Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides valuable insights and practical
tips for educators. It is a wonderful toolbox, ideal for both
professional and personal development. Lilian Cheung, D.Sc., R.D.,
Lecturer, Dept. of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health;
Co-author, "Savor"
A must-have for mindful teachers. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is chock
full of useful resources. It shows why and how mental fitness
enhances teaching and increases learning. Srinivasan is a teachers
teacher, and her authentic and authoritative voice communicates
practical wisdom with gentleness and grace. Deborah Schoeberlein
David, M.Ed., "Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness"
"Now is the time to transform our Educational system for the sake
of our children. We need to think outside the box and embrace new
approaches that can draw out our deep inner resources. Mindfulness
offers a way for us to tap into the inner resilience, focus and
wellbeing that are already inside us. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a
key that unlocks this inner potential. This book makes mindfulness
accessible for teachers everywhere and is a great resource for
sharing mindfulness with young people. It is a helpful tool for
parents and educators of all backgrounds. As an accomplished
international educator and dedicated mindfulness practitioner,
Meena Srinivasan brings these two worlds together in this
compelling book, showing how to embed mindfulness into teaching and
life. Meena s current work implementing Social Emotional Learning
in the Oakland public school district embodies her commitment to
transforming our nation s education system from the inside
out."Congressman Tim Ryan, "A Mindful Nation"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a very readable, insightful book,
filled with wisdom, that makes crystal clear the power of
mindfulness in the classroom and how it can transform students
lives. Theo Koffler, Founder, Mindfulness Without Borders
Meena Srinivasan's authentic teacher's voice narrates her journey
into mindfulness both in and out of the classroom. "Teach, Breathe,
Learn" is a delicious masala of recipes for any educator interested
in mapping their own journey into mindfulness. Lauren Alderfer,
Ph.D., "Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda"
Meena Srinivasan's experienced and kind voice, her respect for her
colleagues, and her inclusion of the voices of her students
demonstrates a lived understanding of the interconnection that
mindfulness reveals. This is a careful and comprehensive guide to
mindful teaching and learning."Mirabai Bush, "Contemplative
Practices in Higher Education"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides an intimate look into the life
and teaching of an experienced mindfulness practitioner. Meena
Srinivasan beautifully describes developing and sharing mindfulness
lessons with students and teachers and using these same mindfulness
practices in her own life. Richard Brady, President, Mindfulness in
Education Network
This truly is authentic social and emotional learning in action!
Srinivasan combines personal mindfulness practice with her skills
as a gifted classroom teacher to produce a model for all who seek
to explore and develop mindfulness in education. Kevin Hawkins,
Middle School Principal, International School of Prague
Meena Srinivasan offers an inspiring vision of what a truly mindful
education can look like. Her eloquent personal anecdotes and lesson
plans are a guide into a new and transformative educational
paradigm. Daniel Rechtschaffen, MFT, "The Way of Mindful
Education"
Clear, honest, and heartfelt. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a book by
a truly exceptional teacher. It addresses the day-to-day realities
of classroom teaching and offers teachers very practical ways to
share specific skills to help students cultivate inner and outer
peace throughout their school day, and in their lives beyond the
classroom. Amy Saltzman M.D., "A Still Quiet Place"
This book offers a model of teaching that can be embraced by any
teacher ready to commit to a journey of self-awareness,
mindfulness, and authenticity. Meena s students demonstrate, in
their own words, what it means to be human and to live with
gratitude and compassion. Prajna Hallstrom, Founder of the Karuna
School: A High School for Peace
"
"Completely inspiring. Meena Srinivasan addresses what mindfulness
training is, why it matters, and how to bring it to the classroom.
What a smart, compelling read! I want to run out and buy "Teach,
Breathe, Learn" for every teacher I know."--Kathryn Lee, Project
Director of RULER for Families, Yale Center for Emotional
Intelligence
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides valuable insights and practical
tips for educators. It is a wonderful toolbox, ideal for both
professional and personal development."--Lilian Cheung, D.Sc.,
R.D., Lecturer, Dept. of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public
Health; Co-author, "Savor"
"A must-have for mindful teachers. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is chock
full of useful resources. It shows why and how mental fitness
enhances teaching and increases learning. Srinivasan is a teachers'
teacher, and her authentic and authoritative voice communicates
practical wisdom with gentleness and grace."--Deborah Schoeberlein
David, M.Ed., "Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness"
"Now is the time to transform our Educational system for the sake
of our children. We need to think outside the box and embrace new
approaches that can draw out our deep inner resources. Mindfulness
offers a way for us to tap into the inner resilience, focus and
wellbeing that are already inside us. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a
key that unlocks this inner potential. This book makes mindfulness
accessible for teachers everywhere and is a great resource for
sharing mindfulness with young people. It is a helpful tool for
parents and educators of all backgrounds. As an accomplished
international educator and dedicated mindfulness practitioner,
Meena Srinivasan brings these two worlds together in this
compelling book, showing how to embed mindfulness into teaching and
life. Meena's current work implementing Social Emotional Learning
in the Oakland public school district embodies her commitment to
transforming our nation's education system from the inside
out."--Congressman Tim Ryan, "A Mindful Nation"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a very readable, insightful book,
filled with wisdom, that makes crystal clear the power of
mindfulness in the classroom and how it can transform students'
lives."--Theo Koffler, Founder, Mindfulness Without Borders
"Meena Srinivasan's authentic teacher's voice narrates her journey
into mindfulness both in and out of the classroom. "Teach, Breathe,
Learn" is a delicious masala of recipes for any educator interested
in mapping their own journey into mindfulness."--Lauren Alderfer,
Ph.D., "Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda"
"Meena Srinivasan's experienced and kind voice, her respect for her
colleagues, and her inclusion of the voices of her students
demonstrates a lived understanding of the interconnection that
mindfulness reveals. This is a careful and comprehensive guide to
mindful teaching and learning."--Mirabai Bush, "Contemplative
Practices in Higher Education"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides an intimate look into the life
and teaching of an experienced mindfulness practitioner. Meena
Srinivasan beautifully describes developing and sharing mindfulness
lessons with students and teachers and using these same mindfulness
practices in her own life. --Richard Brady, President, Mindfulness
in Education Network
"This truly is authentic social and emotional learning in action!
Srinivasan combines personal mindfulness practice with her skills
as a gifted classroom teacher to produce a model for all who seek
to explore and develop mindfulness in education."--Kevin Hawkins,
Middle School Principal, International School of Prague
"Meena Srinivasan offers an inspiring vision of what a truly
mindful education can look like. Her eloquent personal anecdotes
and lesson plans are a guide into a new and transformative
educational paradigm."--Daniel Rechtschaffen, MFT, "The Way of
Mindful Education"
"Clear, honest, and heartfelt. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a book by
a truly exceptional teacher. It addresses the day-to-day realities
of classroom teaching and offers teachers very practical ways to
share specific skills to help students cultivate inner and outer
peace throughout their school day, and in their lives beyond the
classroom."--Amy Saltzman M.D., "A Still Quiet Place"
"This book offers a model of teaching that can be embraced by any
teacher ready to commit to a journey of self-awareness,
mindfulness, and authenticity. Meena's students demonstrate, in
their own words, what it means to be human and to live with
gratitude and compassion." -Prajna Hallstrom, Founder of the Karuna
School: A High School for Peace
"Completely inspiring. Meena Srinivasan addresses what mindfulness
training is, why it matters, and how to bring it to the classroom.
What a smart, compelling read! I want to run out and buy "Teach,
Breathe, Learn" for every teacher I know."--Kathryn Lee, Project
Director of RULER for Families, Yale Center for Emotional
Intelligence
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides valuable insights and practical
tips for educators. It is a wonderful toolbox, ideal for both
professional and personal development."--Lilian Cheung, D.Sc.,
R.D., Lecturer, Dept. of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public
Health; Co-author, "Savor"
"A must-have for mindful teachers. "Teach, Breathe, Learn" is chock
full of useful resources. It shows why and how mental fitness
enhances teaching and increases learning. Srinivasan is a teachers'
teacher, and her authentic and authoritative voice communicates
practical wisdom with gentleness and grace."--Deborah Schoeberlein
David, M.Ed., "Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" is a very readable, insightful book,
filled with wisdom, that makes crystal clear the power of
mindfulness in the classroom and how it can transform students'
lives."--Theo Koffler, Founder, Mindfulness Without Borders
"Meena Srinivasan's authentic teacher's voice narrates her journey
into mindfulness both in and out of the classroom. "Teach, Breathe,
Learn" is a delicious masala of recipes for any educator interested
in mapping their own journey into mindfulness."--Lauren Alderfer,
Ph.D., "Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda"
"Meena Srinivasan's experienced and kind voice, her respect for her
colleagues, and her inclusion of the voices of her students
demonstrates a lived understanding of the interconnection that
mindfulness reveals. This is a careful and comprehensive guide to
mindful teaching and learning."--Mirabai Bush, "Contemplative
Practices in Higher Education"
""Teach, Breathe, Learn" provides an intimate look in
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