YMTP²
95-Hour, School-Based Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training
Spring 2022 Application

 Yoga & Mindfulness-Breathing Toward a Healed City

MISSION- By 2030 every New York City Department of Education Public School will have certified yoga and mindfulness teachers.

VISION- Schools are psychologically safe places in which Mindful Behavior(ism) becomes the organizing construct for all members of the school community. The practice of Mindful Behavior(ism) provides individuals the opportunity to develop lifelong emotional management skills in a self- affirming manner. Embodying the strategies of Mindful Behavior(ism) can support the individual as they navigate through both the calm and the chaos of life gracefully.

 
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Dear Educators, 

We are pleased to announce a 95-HR, School-Based Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²) Cohort #3 for NYCDOE Employees. The NYCDOE YMTP² 95-Hour Extension for School Based Practices is offered to Pedagogues and School Based Social Workers. See the list of graduates from Spring 2021 and from Winter 2022. Learn more about their experiences.

The program runs March 15, 2022 - May 24, 2022 Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00 P.M. EST - 7:00 P.M. EST. Priority will be given to schools in Brooklyn North (D13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23 & 32), Brooklyn South (D17, 18, 20, 21, & 22) and Queens South (D27, 28 & 29. See full Spring 2022 Schedule here.

We are accepting applications (due February 2, 2022)and selecting individuals based on the following eligibility requirements: 

·       Principal/Supervisor Permission

·      Commitment from the school Principal

·       Satisfactory rating/evaluations

·       Completion of personal essay

·       Signed commitment

The training will consist of yoga theory, mindfulness, movement techniques and practice.
This is a physical training.

The 95-hour training schedule is available here. 

Participant Expectations: 

***Due to COVID -19 social distancing practices, the YMTP² Cohort #3 is fully remote. 

 You are required to attend and participate in all sessions totaling 95 hours.  

During this virtual training, you are always to be visible as this is an interactive training and process.   

***You will be responsible for purchasing your own equipment and materials. 

***After certification completion, you will participate in YMTP² events.

***To fulfill the YMTP² Mission and Vision of having certified Yoga and Mindfulness teachers in every school by 2030 these are the expectations. 

 

 Submit Spring 2022 Application Here

Applications Due February 2, 2022