MAY KIDS TRANSFORM IS A NONPROFIT 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION
WELCOME TO MAY!
THE NEXT GENERATION OF WELLNESS IN EDUCATION
WE EMPOWER YOUTH AND EDUCATORS THROUGH MINDFULNESS, ART AND YOGA.
THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES APPLICABLE TOOLS FOR
SELF AWARENESS, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVE PROCESS.
MINDFULNESS
is the nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. Mindfulness develops the understanding and management of one's mind through awareness of the breath, body, environment, thoughts, and emotions. The practice has been shown in clinical studies to improve attention, emotional intelligence, compassion, and empathy, enhancing overall a better quality of life. We teach self awareness. We are void of doctrine and believe it's a basic right for all of us to know our own self. Its empowering and produces a purposeful experience.
ART
cultivates self-exploration and self-expression. It's empowering to individuals to be creators. In essence our lives are the ultimate masterpieces through our thoughts, emotions, actions. Collective gratitude projects foster community, communication, connection, empathy, compassion and companionship, exploring in a visceral manner we are creators.
YOGA
postures and breath practice strengthen and balance the body and mind, enhancing an overall wellbeing. The results are enormously beneficial in self regulation, stress and anxiety management, increasing a sense of control and health. Although it's an ancient practice there are countless reputable studies providing benefits.
OUR PROGRAMS
YOUTH CURRICULUM
combines mindfulness, art and yoga as tools for youth to self-reflect, manage emotions, develop emotional intelligence, self awareness, de-stress, and expand community.
EDUCATOR'S CURRICULUM
offers professional development to educators, cultivating applicable tools of mindfulness, art, and yoga for well-being and self care to not burn out and to effectively engage their students in heart-centered environment.
YOUTH AND EDUCATORS EXPERIENCE:
SELF-AWARENESS
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
STATE OF RELAXATION
SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT
GENERAL WELL-BEING
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
ANXIETY
ANGER
STRESS
DEPRESSION
ISOLATION
SELF-JUDGEMENT
TESTIMONIALS
Brooke Jackson
Principal, NYC Lab School
"This makes keen sense to our adolescents who want very much to be guided as they illuminate what’s going on inside and express in ways that are beneficial in the short and long term.
They paint, breathe, stretch, journal, meditate, practice active listening, design murals. We very much see this piece of Mindfulness as an essential link in our approach to 21st Century education."
Debra Lee
Educator, Coxsackie High School
“Through individual and personalized yoga and meditation sessions with Agni, I gained life-changing skills that improved both my physical and mental well-being. I was able to increase my physical strength, flexibility, energy, patience, decision making and the ability to tap into a sense of calm whenever I am experiencing a feeling of unease.
Heidi Slatkin
Teacher, NYC Lab School
"Young people are always looking for philosophical and spiritual answers to their deep questions, but rarely know how to look inside, and struggle with self-knowledge. MAY's method of meditation practice is well received by my students, and truly helps all of us be more loving and patient with one another, and with ourselves.
Ben Newman
Teacher, NYC LAB High School
"I loved our time. Agni was a great added resource to my Wellness classes. With her guidance my students learned about mindfulness skills and meditation practices which they were able to bring into all areas of their life."
"Kids nowadays are too fast paced and I think that every school in the country deserves this."
Jack
High School
"This class gives me a sense of peace and awareness and gave me a new outlook on the world how even the smallest thing like a flower can hold the greatest importance.”
Parker
Middle School
“I didn’t know that just sitting there, taking a minute to check in with myself, would be so helpful. Instead of just pushing away emotions, I learned to acknowledge them.”
Melanie
Middle School
“What I got out of this class was a new insight on relaxation. I have learned that peace can be achieved in even the most stressful of situations. Now, I can use what I learned to be calm in my everyday life.”
Michael
High School
“This class is helping me be able to calm myself when I have decisions to make. Also meditation helps me fall asleep at night because sometimes I can't, some meditation gets me calm.”
Tallulah
Middle School
“Every class together was so relaxing, refreshing and engaging. It helped me destress and also reflect on myself. I feel I have a better understanding of who I am and why I feel the way I do.”
Zoe
High School
