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Table of Contents

About the Authors

Foreword

by Paul Liabenow

Introduction

Education of the Heart Through Mindfulness

Mindfulness Practices: About the Book

Part I: The Urgency of Now

1 The Need to Care

There Is a Mounting Urgency

With Mindfulness, Imagine Compassionate Communities

Mindful Reflection

2 The Journey—Healing Along the Way

Through Mindfulness and Compassion Comes Healing

This Is a Conscious Shift to Reach All Students

Mindful Reflection

3 Our Brain and the Mind-Body Connection

Function Junctions of Our Brain

Emotional Toll of Stress Responses

Brain Health and Classroom Implications

Mindful Reflection

Part II: Mindfulness Practices—Getting Practical

4 A Deep Breath

Breath—A Natural Means to Handle Stress

Practical Exercises

Practical Applications

Mindful Reflection

5 Move and Stretch—Yoga and Meditation Basics

Body Awareness From Sports and Yoga

Yoga in the Classroom

Practical Exercises: Yoga

Meditation—Calming and Quieting Moments of the Mind

Meditation in the Classroom

Practical Exercises: Meditation

Practical Applications

The Impact of Meditation Over Time

Mindful Reflection

6 Mindful Sensation, Presence, and Emotion

Mindfulness: What It Is and What It Does

Considerations as You Begin Mindful Sensation, Presence, and Emotion Exercises in the Classroom

Practical Exercises: Sensation

The Complexity of Emotions for Students Ages Eleven and Older

Considerations Before Practicing Guided Visualizations for Sadness and Disappointment

Practical Exercises

Self-Soothing Behavior and Breath

Repeat, Refocus, Recenter

Reflection After Learning

Natural Integration of Mindfulness in Our Lives Through Practice

Mindful Reflection

Part III: Mindful and Compassionate Classrooms and School Communities

7 Mindful Instruction—Paying Attention to Your Students

Consider Who You Are Teaching

Build Compassion in Classrooms

Practical Exercises

Mindful Reflection

8 Executive Functioning

Mind Full Versus Mindful

Mindful Lens in the Classroom

How Our Brains Help Us Learn

Mindful Reflection

9 Mindful Leadership From Within—A New Mindset

Staying the Course of Change

Transforming Schools and Lives as Transformational Change Agents

Showing Fearless Leadership and a Drive for Change

Using Mindfulness as a Tool of Opportunity

Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Facilitating a Collective Community of Shared Vision and Leadership

Understanding the Need to Lead With Courageous Action

Moving Forward

Inspiring Others to Move the Needle of Change

Mindful Reflection

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index

Mindfulness Practices

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