Our Philosophy
PLAY blends the practices of mindfulness, art, and yoga into innovative learning experiences for schools and families.
Using evidence-based teaching and age-appropriate techniques, our curriculum fosters mind-body connection, compassionate communication, and joyful exploration - fundamental life skills that pave the way for success in the classroom and at home.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Art
Hands-on creative projects help students be deliberate and present. Art promotes self-discovery, self-expression, and develops healthy social-emotional skills.
Yoga
Yoga improves behavior, focus, strength, flexibility, balance, and self-regulation.
Benefits
Increases body satisfaction
Reduces anxiety
Improves cognition
Helps the brain reduce distractions
Reduces implicit age and rage bias
May prevent and treat depression
PLAY’s programs focus on improving outcomes in three key areas:
Self Awareness
Greater self-awareness empowers youth to make changes and build on strengths, as well as identifying areas where they would like to make improvements.
Strength
The PLAY program increases strength and flexibility, calms the nervous system, and enhances focus and present-moment awareness.
Mind-Body Connection
Improving the mind-body connection results in better emotional health. Young people feel good about themselves and have stronger relationships.