Program · Mindful Leadership

Mindful Leadership
for Youth

Learn to take a leadership role in managing your overall health and wellness. Chau will lead participants through discussion and practice of the techniques and exercises described below.

DateOpen
TimeAs described
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The five sessions

Each session runs 1.5 hours.

01

General Mindful Leadership Exercises

Do you have pressure, tension, confusion, or discomfort from life's experiences? Chau Yoder of High Spirits will lead a discussion and lesson in techniques and exercises. You'll feel great and be better equipped to manage stress, and learn to communicate from your heart — taking a leadership role in managing your health, relationships, and overall wellness.

  • Deep breathing; breathing with awareness
  • Tension and release
  • Chi Gung — an ancient Chinese energy-flow exercise
  • Meditation — sitting, walking, and standing
  • Visualization
  • Self massage
02

Follow-up: Chi Gung Health Stick Exercises

A general overview — about 20 minutes of discussion, then the exercises themselves, same as session one but with Health Stick exercises added.

03

Follow-up: Applying the Philosophy / Conflict Resolution

Chau leads participants through mental and physical exercises meant to increase awareness and heighten one's state of mind — learning to be in touch with the present moment and better equipped to solve problems and manage stress.

Note: conflict resolution exercises require paper, pen, and a clipboard to write on.

04

Follow-up: Mental and Physical Consumption

Living mindfully includes being aware of what "enters" your body, both physically and mentally. In this session, you'll practice eating consciously — identifying appropriate reasons for eating and deepening enjoyment of food — and learn to focus your attention to avoid having your emotions exploited by external stimuli like television, movies, negative talk, and advertising.

05

Follow-up: Total Relaxation

Chau leads a 45-minute guided meditation to help you achieve total relaxation. Take advantage of this relaxation opportunity.

Workshop principles