Inner Peace for Educators: Aikido, Tai Chi, and Reflective Practices

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Description

Stress levels among teachers are significantly higher compared to other workers, and this affects both their professional and personal well-being.

To improve their lives as well as create positive learning environments for their students, educators need to find balance and inner peace.

Through a combination of individual, paired, and group activities specifically tailored to teachers, this course will give participants practical strategies for achieving inner harmony.

During the course, participants will engage in a variety of activities designed to promote inner harmony and enhance their teaching effectiveness.

These include self-reflection exercises such as journaling and meditation, which help in cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Collaborative exercises will allow teachers to work in pairs or groups, building a sense of community and shared learning through role-playing, peer mentoring, and problem-solving workshops.

Additionally, the course incorporates physical activities like aikido and tai chi, aimed at improving physical health and mental stamina, thereby enhancing overall resilience in their professional and personal lives.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed the skills to manage stress, improve their mental well-being, and foster a positive educational atmosphere that benefits both themselves and their students.

They will have improved their own mental and physical well-being, but also develop a supportive and engaging classroom environment that nurtures the holistic development of their students.

Concept by Petar Drumev

What is included

 Unmatched Support: full day chat assistance

 Fully Fundable: tailored on Erasmus+ budgets

 Flexibility Guaranteed: easy changes with minimal restrictions

 360° experience: from coffee breaks to cultural visits

 Certificate of attendance: 5 hours per day

 Post-Course Training: 100€ voucher on 40+ online courses

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:  

  • Master emotional self-regulation through mindfulness and reflective practices;
  • Manage stress effectively, using specific techniques tailored for educators;
  • Forge and strengthen professional networks, enhancing collaborative problem-solving;
  • Integrate mindfulness into teaching, promoting a focused and calm classroom environment;
  • Improve physical health with activities like aikido and tai chi;
  • Create a supportive and positive classroom atmosphere, improving student engagement and learning outcomes.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Introduction to the course

  • Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
  • Icebreaker activities;
  • Presentations of the participants’ schools;
  • Meditation integration for the classroom.

Day 2 – Aikido principles and Tai Chi

  • Introduction to Aikido principles;
  • Mobility and flexibility workshop;
  • Tai Chi for emotional regulation and inner balance.

Day 3 – ChiGong

  • ChiGong morning start;
  • Aikido for conflict resolution.

Day 4 – Meditation practices

  • Mobility enhancement techniques;
  • Meditation for groups;
  • Zen and professional reflection.

Day 5 – Aikido and Tai Chi synergy

  • Aikido and Tai Chi synergy for focused classroom;
  • ChiGung integration for educators;
  • Managing restless students.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

  • Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
  • Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
  • Excursion and other external cultural activities.
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Valencia

Price: 480€*
OID: E10247545
  • Confirmed
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    25-30 May 2026
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    22-27 Jun 2026
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    27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
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    24-29 Aug 2026
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    28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
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    26-31 Oct 2026
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    23-28 Nov 2026
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    28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
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    25-30 Jan 2027
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    22-27 Feb 2027
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    22-27 Mar 2027
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    26 Apr - 1 May 2027

Valencia (480€*)4.66/5

  • Confirmed
    Confirmed means this session has reached the minimum number of participants and is guaranteed. However, you will still need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    25-30 May 2026
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    22-27 Jun 2026
  • Confirmed
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    27 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    24-29 Aug 2026
  • Open to enrollments
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    28 Sep - 3 Oct 2026
  • Open to enrollments
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    26-31 Oct 2026
  • Open to enrollments
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    23-28 Nov 2026
  • Open to enrollments
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    28 Dec - 2 Jan 2027
  • Open to enrollments
    Open to enrollments means the course is pending confirmation. You can register now to help confirm this session, but you will need to wait for our confirmation before booking flights and accommodation.
    25-30 Jan 2027
  • Open to enrollments
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    22-27 Feb 2027
  • Open to enrollments
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    22-27 Mar 2027
  • Open to enrollments
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    26 Apr - 1 May 2027

Cultural Activities

  • A walking tour in Lonja de la Seda
  • Valencia 24-hours card

*A 60 € late registration fee will be applied if you register less than 8 weeks before the course start date.
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