Sustaining Wellness by emphasizing CommUNITY
Multitasking Yogi is a platform that brings the tools of mindfulness and self-care to vastly diverse spaces and populations: direct service teaching to school students; leading educator professional development workshops; servicing community events; self-publishing a picture book; and sharing knowledge and best practices at conferences.
In the Fall in 2023, Multitasking Yogi was announced as the yoga partner for a federally funded $1 million program that aims to reach ALL students and educators in Harlem’s District 5. We’ll be leading educator PDs, family and community workshops as well as Wellness Days for students as part of the Culturally Responsive and Affirming Social-Emotional Learning (CRASEL) expansion project. Learn more about our work in schools.
Colin is a motivator who works with people to leverage their community, reconnect with their best selves and build the lives they want.
“Colin is amazing on all levels. He is kind, compassionate and encouraging to our students. At the same time, he is excellent at imparting the concepts of discipline and mindfulness. He is a well-rounded instructor and mentor and one of the best teachers I’ve had the pleasure to work with.”
What better way to reach people from all walks off life than from the heart of NYC? This is my opening sequence for the Summer Solstice in Times Square to get participants to embrace their inner child and approach the class with kindness and curiosity. More event photos here.
51%
of children with four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have learning or behavioral problems compared to 3% of those who have zero ACEs.
450,000
student suspensions were given out in New York City between 1999 and 2009 - doubling from the beginning to the end of that time period.
29%
of New York City children live in households below the federal poverty guidelines.
The research
Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child has found that toxic stress can be a result of poverty, abuse and neglect. Toxic stress is the strong, unrelieved activation of the body’s stress management system in the absence of protective adult support and directly impacts the architecture of a child's brain - affecting their learning, behavior, physical and mental health.
One effective intervention for those stuck in "fight or flight" mode is yoga and mindfulness.
“My expectations for Children’s Yoga Teacher Training with Colin was to learn creative strategies and ideas to incorporate into the classroom. What I have learned throughout this program has both met and surpassed any expectation I had! Not only do I have a plethora of ideas to implement, but I have also improved my personal practice, reflected on ways to increase mind/body balance, and have been introduced to some amazing podcasts, articles and readings about yoga and meditation. Additionally, I have formed a bond with the other students in the program that will last a lifetime! ”
Reach out
If you're a business looking to work with communities to spread mindfulness, a curious parent or an educator interested in building and implementing a mindfulness curriculum - let me know!
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