Mindful Teacher/Educator Lunch & Learn Series
Jennifer Baradi: The Mindful Teacher
OISE Building, Room 12-199
252 Bloor Street West
Toronto ON M5S 1V6
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During this session, participants will have opportunities to practice mindfulness, meditation, and movement, and have some time for discussion and sharing. Jen will share her experiences and knowledge as a Yoga and iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation practitioner as well as a teacher and educator working with the TDSB and TCDSB. (*Participants are asked to dress comfortably for this session.)
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Jennifer Baradi
Jen first developed an interest in combining education and Yoga while completing a research project on the effects of Yoga on academic achievement. Decades later, after being introduced to the healing benefits of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation and completing an additional qualification in physical education, she is inspired to integrate learning, teaching, and well-being. Through ongoing training as well as being a Professional Assistant and Production Specialist with the iRest® Institute, she continues to deepen her practice, especially around trauma and culturally sensitive Yoga and meditation.
Jen Baradi, is a 400 RYT Yoga Teacher, Certified iRest® Teacher, and »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ Certified Teacher with Masters’ degrees in Educational Technology and Curriculum Instruction. She can be found teaching Yoga and meditation in schools, for non-profit organizations (such as Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation), private clients, and public settings (including Jabumind teachers’ app, Vivaya online wellness, and Puppysphere puppy yoga). Jen aspires to promote greater well-being and be of service in schools and communities.
