Developed in 2020, this DIY resource encapsulated New Leaf Foundation’s expertise in an easy-to-use Mindfulness Toolkit designed to transform classrooms. At a time when students were stressed and teachers overwhelmed, learning and connection were often challenged. New Leaf Foundation’s specialty was offering mindfulness in a way that was simple, inclusive, and relatable. Understanding that educators and […]
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This four-week activity book and meditation series is designed to help you understand how stress affects you physically, mentally, and emotionally, and learn how to work with it in positive ways. We all experience stress and not all types of stress are the same. There are types of stress that can hurt us and types of
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This 4-week activity book and meditation series was designed to introduce you to mindfulness. It includes a series of short 2-5 minute meditation recordings along with reflection activities and writing prompts. Each week focuses on a different theme and offers tools to better connect with ourselves and each other. Use this mindfulness resource for yourself and
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New Leaf Foundation’s 7-day Mindfulness Journal was designed to give youth space to write down their thoughts and feelings. It includes: a daily check-in chart mindfulness activities and writing prompts gratitude practices Combining mindfulness with art can be a great way to begin to shift out of survival mode, process emotions, and have an outlet to
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Welcome to our latest yoga and mindfulness practice with Rochelle Miller from the New Leaf Foundation. In this video, we’ll focus on recovery techniques specifically designed for athletes. Rochelle will guide us through exercises targeting major joints, including the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles, to help enhance and restore mobility. We’ll also incorporate a mindfulness
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In this video, Rochelle Miller from New Leaf Foundation shares a simple yet powerful technique to improve your focus—through balancing! When you’re struggling to stay on task or need a mental reset, this quick 5-minute practice can help re-centre your mind and sharpen your concentration. This practice is led by Rochelle Miller.
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Feeling sluggish or tired? In this video, Rochelle Miller from New Leaf Foundation guides you through a quick, mindful movement practice designed to wake up your body and mind. Using simple, slow movements, you’ll stimulate your cardiovascular system, increase blood flow, and boost energy levels. Try this anytime you need a quick pick-me-up and feel more
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Similar to meditation, mindful colouring invites us to pay attention to the present moment while participating in a creative activity. It encourages us to focus on how we choose and apply colours, drawing our attention to the here and now. As you colour, we invite you to let go of thoughts of yesterday or plans for tomorrow
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In this fast-paced world, our minds can be cluttered with thoughts and distractions, making it hard to focus or relax. The practice of mindful journaling can help clear the chaos in our minds, allowing us to find some clarity and perspective on our thoughts. We invite you to use this journaling activity sheet to write down
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Movement can be a powerful way to regulate our nervous systems, both when we’re over-activated (like feeling really angry or anxious) or when we’re under-activated (like feeling depressed or fatigued), helping us to come more into a state of balance. This is an active mindful movement practice designed to release stress and clear your mind. If
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