This 4-week initiative is now available digitally for PARENTS and CHILDREN to practice at home via the Online Wellness Experience.
THE HERO PROJECT
A school-based mindful breathing, mobility and movement initiative.
Uplift. Inspire. Empower.
A 4-week in classroom (or digital) physical activity program designed to strengthen children’s physical, social and emotional health and well-being, in addition to awakening their awareness and understanding of CHOICE - our most powerful change-making tool.
TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC: Elementary and middle school aged children in Winnipeg, Canada, the United States and beyond.
METHOD: This unique physical activity program incorporates breathwork, mobility and Yoga, along with educational infographics designed to encourage mindfulness and awaken participants’ awareness of the unconscious messaging that they’re constantly sending to their brain via their autonomic nervous system and how bringing attention to their breath, posture, emotional vibration and being present can significantly influence one’s self-regulation in the present moment.
RESULTS: As a result of this intervention, a notable improvement in student well-being, classroom behavior, academic achievement, perseverance/resilience, gratitude, social intelligence, increased self-regulation, and improved mental heath are all to be expected and observed.
TRAIN A “CHAMPION” APPROACH: Following the 4-week program, teachers will now be fully prepared and equipped with all the comprehensive tools needed to continue delivering this empowerment initiative with their students.
“I had the opportunity to have Derek come do “The HERO Project” for 4 weeks with my classroom. He did a combination of yoga and lessons with my students on their different superpowers. My students really loved learning about how powerful they were and how they could control their own focus. Derek kept my students engaged and interested with his explanations and activities. After our 4-week session, my students felt as though they were in control of themselves and were able to calm themselves down when they needed to. I had parents contact me to tell me that their child was applying what they learned with Derek in their everyday home-lives too!”
“Derek is a master of pulling students out of their shells and having them participate, all while demanding respect from all. He works so seamlessly and thoroughly, that I get the feeling he could engage my students all day. When Derek is around, it benefits me as a teacher because I get a chance to work with students on a level playing field - as a fellow participant. I learn new ways to bring out the best in students, and I get a chance to reap the benefits of physical activity, myself.”
If you are interested in learning more about this school-based classroom program, please do not hesitate to connect with me via my CONTACT page. I'd love to connect and collaborate to create positive change in you and your students’ lives!
