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HLF’s residency program entails HLF co-founders Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez spending one week facilitating yoga and mindfulness based programs at a school working with all of the students and staff for that week. What Is The HLF Teacher Residency Model? This program was piloted at Lincoln Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin. During […]

Mentors are important for kids of all ages, but they can be especially beneficial for underprivileged youths. Through our model, mentors can provide guidance and support, offer practical advice, and serve as role models. Not only that, they can offer children exposure to different cultures, mindfulness, and practices like yoga and meditation which greatly impact […]

It’s a sad reality that violence in schools is becoming more and more common. Despite this, there are things that we can do to help prevent it. This blog post will discuss some of the most effective ways to keep our children safe from violence in urban schools. We’ll look at both the individual and […]

  If you’re like most people, the words “inner-city school” probably conjure up a lot of images and thoughts. Maybe you think about crime and poverty or the lack of resources these schools often have. Or maybe you think about the dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to educate their students despite all the […]

The relationship between stress and school performance is a complicated one. Stress can lead to lower grades, difficulty concentrating, and an inability to perform as well as you would like. In this blog post, I will explain how the negative effects of stress on your brain can be mitigated by mindfulness exercises such as meditation […]

Life with kids can be chaotic, but it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes all they need is a little help relaxing and staying active so that you can get some peace of mind. This blog post will tell you how in 13 fun ways! 1. Practice Meditation. Taking just 10 minutes out of your hectic […]

Mediation is a word that has been around for centuries, but it still remains one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern society. Many people associate mediation with religion and think of it as a spiritual practice. That’s not quite right, though! The truth is, meditation can be done by anyone at any time and […]

It’s 10 am, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and you’re at your wit’s end. You can’t find any video or mobile games that will keep them occupied for more than 2 minutes. What do you do? Can kids meditate? We’ll tell you what to do- teach them how to meditate! It sounds crazy, […]

How To Focus Your Mind It’s tough to focus sometimes, especially with all the distractions going on around you. So here are 10 easy and holistic ways that will help keep your mind and body in sync! 1. Meditate for 10 minutes in the morning Many of us have a ritual that we go through […]

Meditation is a word that can make people feel intimidated and nervous, but it doesn’t have to be! There are many ways you can meditate and find what works for you. We’ll explore some of the easy steps to meditation and how they work in this blog post. Read on to learn more about meditation […]