These Simple Classroom Exercises Can Improve Student Behavior

After Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, the Laurens County School District, just outside Greenville, S.C., partnered with Amy Starkey, a local therapeutic yoga instructor to help their students and teachers recover from the storm.

Starkey worked to train teachers to incorporate mindful movement into their classrooms to support students’ recovery and well-being.

The exercises they’ve employed—including deep breathing and yoga stretches—can be done at students’ desks without the need for a designated space, or special equipment like yoga mats.