Yoga faculty meetings at Merrimac

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What a way to kick off the year!  Merrimac is taking a yoga initiative and the teachers had the opportunity to participate in a full yoga class at a recent faculty meeting.

screen-shot-2016-11-06-at-7-47-04-pmThe practice, led by Danielle Gagnon, third grade teacher and yoga enthusiast/instructor, was structured to energize the mind and body through a beginner vinyasa flow.  It concluded with a mindful meditation as the faculty rested in savasana.

Yoga will improve strength, flexibility, balance and calmness in teachers.  By practicing to consciously breathe, teachers can find a simple solution to facing many challenges throughout the day.  A few deep breaths will help to improve the learning environment.  Taking a moment to breathe encourages mindful action; it helps to resolve conflicts more productively.

Moving forward , each Merrimac faculty meeting will now conclude with a mindful meditation sending the teachers home relaxed and rejuvenated.