The New York City Department of Education (DOE) announced the introduction of breathwork to all public schools in the city on June 27, 2023. The initiative is part of the DOE's larger effort to improve student well-being.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) has announced that it will be introducing breathwork to all public schools in the city. The initiative, which is part of the DOE's larger effort to improve student well-being, will require all schools to offer two to five minutes of mindful breathing exercises each day.
Breathwork is a form of meditation that focuses on the breath. It has been shown to have a number of benefits for both physical and mental health, including reducing stress, improving focus, and increasing relaxation.
The DOE's decision to introduce breathwork to schools is based on the growing body of research on the benefits of this practice. A study published in the journal Nature found that mindful breathing can help to reduce stress and anxiety in children. Another study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that breathwork can improve focus and attention in children with ADHD.
The DOE's breathwork initiative will be implemented in phases. In the first phase, all teachers will receive training on how to teach mindful breathing exercises. In the second phase, schools will begin offering two to five minutes of mindful breathing exercises each day.
The DOE hopes that the breathwork initiative will help to improve student well-being and academic performance. The agency believes that by teaching students how to breathe mindfully, they will be better able to manage stress, focus on their work, and achieve their full potential.
Sources:
Giving NYC Kids Time to Breathe: https://www.nyc.gov/content/getstuffdone/pages/mindful-breathing
https://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-mandates-mindful-breathing-exercises-in-public-schools
Breathwork Basics, Uses, and Types: https://www.healthline.com/health/breathwork
What Is Breathwork And The Best Teachers To Follow: https://whateveryourdose.com/what-is-breathwork-and-the-best-teachers-to-follow/
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