As one WkUpS coordinator returns to the classroom, she’s thinking about more than lesson planning and traditional prep work. Plum Village has taught her the importance of taking care of her body and its integral role in morning practice. One way to cultivate this new habit is using these videos of the Mindful Movements and QiGong.

Enjoy this article by Estelle Guihard a volunteer in the children’s program during Plum Village’s Summer Retreat this year. She discusses the wonders of mindful practices with children, the beauty of working in a family of other practitioners and the strength of sharing a common practice.

Let Brother Phap Luu guide you through the wonderful Pebble Meditation

Are you thinking about bringing mindfulness into your classroom? Here’s what a child wonders. Haven’t we all wondered the same thing?

Here is a wonderful practice that kids love and which is great source of nourishment for adults too. Relax and breathe in this wonderful practice.

In May 2014 Thay and the Sangha led a retreat for educators in Barcelona. Enjoy the full talk from Thay here.