Blair Abbass
Blair is a gifted therapist, award winning educator. Blair is author of “Mindfulness in the Classroom” manual, used in schools across Canada. He wrote the mindfulness component of the Public school Program Yoga 11, which he was the first to teach in the classroom. He also developed and implemented the first Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program for the Halifax NSTU.
Introduction to Resilient Youth
This summer, the theme of the Annual Yoga in Schools Conference is Resilient Youth, a movement created by Jenny and Blair's daughter, Sophia Rae, who's now 19 years old.Through this session, we are brought together by the understanding that we all suffer. We will address teens struggles and how they can skillfully navigate rock bottom moments to rise again. Participants will walk away with a personalized toolbox of psycho-educational strategies that they can draw from in the future and share with their students. Key Takeaways: How to self care when life takes an unexpected turn How to rebuild your foundation when all feels lost How to employ mindfulness tools to gain a healthier perspective How to become your greatest ally and eliminate self criticism For more info on their programs, visit https://yogainschools.ca
Strong as a Mountain, Adaptable as Water
A mindfulness and movement approach for skillfully navigating the challenges of life with strength and balance. Five years ago, Jenny and Blair were planning the first Yoga in Schools Trauma and Mindfulness Conference for educators, when Jenny’s sister and educator, Lisa McCully lost her life in the mass casualty. It was the mindfulness teachings that they had curated which enabled them, as a family, to heal and move through this devastating experience. Since then, they’ve taught thousands of educators and administrators to find their strength and yet flow with the tides. Join Jenny and Blair in this one hour workshop that will provide grounding practices, energizing breathwork, movement that unwinds tension and mindfulness practices for these uncertain times. For more info on their programs, visit https://yogainschools.ca