BODY-MIND CLASSROOM: SOMATIC TECHNIQUES FOR CALMER AND MORE FOCUSED STUDENTS

Abstract

Rising student anxiety due to the heavy load of academia prioritizes the need for a change in education system. This chapter is all about using embodiments to facilitate learning and how an approach like the techniques of respiration, movement breaks, and postural adjustments can make students learn better and feel more comfortable. The study indicates that stress adversely influences memory and attention, while being conscious of oneself and moving can improve emotional control and focus. Both the trauma-informed methods used at Lincoln High School and the outdoor breaks in Finland are effective in preventing interruptions in the classroom and having a positive effect on students' overall well-being. These affordable methods use the principles of neuroscience to develop not only calm but also resilience and the academic success of children in low-income educational institutions.