Education Equity and Excellence
Mindfulness in Schools: Niroga and Dynamic Mindfulness®
Mindfulness In The Classroom: Transforming Lives, Strengthening Communities
Mindfulness in schools is transforming the way students and educators navigate stress, emotions, and relationships. With Dynamic Mindfulness, school communities are seeing improved student well-being, enhanced classroom engagement, and a more supportive learning environment.
Why Trauma-Resilient Social Emotional Learning Is Important
Trauma-Resilient Social Emotional Learning (SEL) equips students with the skills to manage stress, develop emotional intelligence, and foster healthy relationships. Our integrative approach can be implemented in less than 10 minutes a day and includes support of:
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Social Emotional Teaching (SET)
- Social Emotional Parenting (SEP)
Dynamic Mindfulness is approved by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) to support and enable SEL core competencies.
By incorporating mindfulness in the classroom and throughout the educational ecosystem, educators, parents, and caregivers can create a safe and inclusive space where students can thrive academically and personally.
What Are The Benefits of Dynamic Mindfulness For Students?
Niroga’s field-tested, evidence-based approach integrates movement, breath, and centering techniques that enhance student learning and emotional regulation.
Stress Resilience
- Helps students develop coping mechanisms to navigate academic and social pressures
- Reduces anxiety and promotes a sense of calm
Self-Awareness
- Encourages students to recognize their emotions and thought patterns
- Supports improved focus and decision-making skills
Healthy Relationships
- Promotes empathy and active listening in student interactions
- Reduces bullying and fosters a culture of kindness in schools
Emotional Regulation
- Provides students with tools to manage frustration and anger
- Enhances classroom behavior and academic performance
How Many School Communities Has Dynamic Mindfulness Reached?
Niroga’s programs have supported thousands of schools, students, and teachers worldwide:
1,000+
Schools Transformed
25,000+
Teachers Trained
750,000+
Students Served
What Is The Impact of DMind® In the School System?
Dynamic Mindfulness is making a profound difference across educational settings from Pre-K to 12th grade, in traditional and alternative school settings. Don’t just take our word for it, hear what students and educators have to say:
Early Education & Elementary School
With unique practices designed to support this crucial period in a child's development, Niroga’s approach helps foster essential life skills for brain development and learning, connection, and community. Dynamic Mindfulness fosters foundational emotional and social skills in young learners while enhancing classroom focus and reducing behavioral disruptions.
"Schools are stressful. As a leader, I'm very aware of the threshold, that breaking point, and the burnouts. The sustainability of a teacher is very delicate."
- Principal of King-Chavez Elementary
Middle School
Dynamic Mindfulness is especially impactful when implemented across feeder school patterns: elementary through middle to high school. It helps students navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence with resilience and encourages self-regulation and stress management during this pivotal developmental stage.
"Our campus culture is so different than what it was last year or before that. It's really become supportive and mindful."
- Counselor at Park Middle School
High School & Alternative Education
Introducing Dynamic Mindfulness in traditional and alternative high schools equips students with tools for managing personal and interpersonal challenges through mindfulness-based strategies. Niroga’s programs provide adolescents with essential social-emotional support to navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
"The class feels more together. Instead of more stress and hatred in your body, it's more calm and peaceful in your mind so it can get you through the day better."
- Student at Mission High
Special Education (SPED)
Dynamic Mindfulness has been field-tested in hundreds of SPED classrooms and with thousands of SPED students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotion dysregulation, learning differences, and more. Niroga’s approach empowers neurodivergent learners by enhancing sensory regulation and promoting inclusive learning experiences.
"We work with a lot of kids with trauma and emotional issues. In order for the academics to be successful, you have to be in a place where you are able to learn."
- Director of H.S. Asperger's Inclusion Program
What 4,500 Students & 350 Teachers Say About Dynamic Mindfulness
Improved Mental Health
Students report reduced anxiety, better focus, and improved emotional well-being, enhancing learning readiness and academic outcomes.
Positive School Climate
Teachers report stronger student-teacher relationships and more engaged classrooms, leading to fewer learning disruptions.
Better Self-Care
Teachers report better and more sustainable self-care strategies that maintain energy and passion for teaching, helping prevent burnout.
What Does a DMind School Implementation Plan Look Like?
Niroga’s comprehensive school program implementation approach includes:
Training
Live online and self-paced interactive training options.
Facilitates evidence-based professional development for educators and equips them with tools to integrate mindfulness into their classrooms through:
- SEL Strategies
- De-Escalation Tools
- Mitigating Trauma
- Staff Well-Being
Coaching
Ongoing guidance for teachers, counselors, and leadership teams.
Provides a framework to ensure successful implementation and lends personalized guidance for school communities adopting mindfulness practices through:
- Student Buy-In
- SPED Customization
- Increasing Impact
- Schoolwide Adoption
Supports
Multimedia curricular supports for capacity building.
Includes resources and materials to sustain the mindfulness program and fosters a thriving mindfulness culture in the long term through:
- SEL Curriculum
- Classroom Kits
- Video Library
- Mobile App
Niroga Institute’s 3-Year Implementation Plan for Community Schools
Niroga has developed a carefully structured three-year roadmap for the successful introduction and adoption of Dynamic Mindfulness in school systems, ensuring long-term impact and sustainability.
How Can I Implement Dynamic Mindfulness at My School?
Schools can integrate Dynamic Mindfulness through:
DMind School Transformation Package
$600 per staff/year • Minimum 25 participants: Investment of $15,000/year for a School with 25+ staff & 500 students = $30 per student/year
- A full-scale program tailored to individual school needs.
- Comprehensive training, coaching, and curriculum integration.
DMind Self-Paced Online Training: Ideal for schools with less than 25 educators
DMind Self-Paced Online Training: Ideal for schools with less than 25 educators!
- Provides flexible, accessible learning for educators and administrators.
- Equips school staff with mindfulness tools to foster a healthier learning environment.
Dynamic Mindfulness in Schools: How Can Niroga Support You?
By bringing mindfulness into schools, educators, students, and entire communities can cultivate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a positive learning culture.
