From 30 August to 6 September, JUMP Association had the pleasure of welcoming a German teacher from Germany who teaches English and Physical Education at school.
She came to JUMP Association to take part in a Mindfulness course, a programme that was particularly meaningful to her, both personally and professionally. Her goal was to develop tools to find greater inner balance and self-awareness, while also discovering how mindfulness practices could be applied in the school environment and incorporated into her lessons to support her students.
The course combined indoor lessons with outdoor activities, giving her the opportunity to experience different mindfulness practices directly. The programme included activities such as conscious breathing, meditation, body awareness, concentration and attention exercises, mindful walking, and moments of observation and connection with the surrounding environment.
The practical aspect of the course played a key role. Through these activities, the teacher was able to experience the benefits of mindfulness firsthand and reflect on how these practices could be adapted to the school context. Mindfulness can help students develop greater attention and self-awareness, improve their ability to manage stress and emotions, and create a calmer and more positive learning environment.
For her, the course was an opportunity for both personal and professional growth. It helped her work on her own sense of inner balance, learning to slow down, listen to herself and be more present in the moment. At the same time, she gained practical ideas and tools that she can bring back to her school and integrate into her daily teaching practice.
At the end of the course, she was very satisfied with the experience, feeling that she had achieved her personal goal. She left JUMP Association with greater self-awareness and a valuable set of tools that can support her not only in her personal life, but also in her role as a teacher and in her relationship with her students.
Author: Enza Procopio – JUMP Trainer
