Most Asked FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are you a DOE vendor?

  Yes. We are an approved NYC DOE vendor. Our vendor ID is LIT 79-7777. 

• Is your organization MWBE certified?

  Yes, we are currently NYC and NY State MWBE certified.  

• Are your Teachers Certified?

  Yes. All of our teachers are certified yoga instructors and have additionally completed our 95-hour Little Flower Yoga teacher training, giving them the skills to make all yoga practices safe and engaging for children and teens. Some are certified classroom teachers or adult yoga teachers as well. 

• How can I connect with someone to discuss a program plan and receive a quote for our site?

  We would love to connect with you. Please email SYP@littlefloweryoga.com and someone from our team will get back in touch to schedule a FREE 15-30 minute phone consultation to learn more about your needs and prepare a quote for your review. 

• What locations can this program serve?

  Currently, we provide on-site programming in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Westchester, and parts of New Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut, Rockland, Putnam, and Dutchess counties based on our instructor availability. 

  Additionally, our training team travels out of this area for professional development programs and training. We also provide a number of our trainings as online courses that can be scheduled privately with our team or schools can opt to purchase group licenses for our online courses for teachers to move through at their own pace. 

  How can this program support schools outside of the NYC area? How does this work? 

  There are several ways we support schools outside of the NY area. 

  • Our training team travels out of the NY area for professional development programs and trainings. (supplemental travel fees apply). 
  • Our full 8-workshop professional development training package is available as an online course that can be scheduled privately with our team as a virtual classroom, or schools can opt to purchase group licenses for teachers to move through at their own pace. 
  • We offer two online courses for CE credit and graduate credit. Discounted group licenses are available for schools purchasing the course for 10 or more teachers. 
  • Schools can purchase licenses for our Mindful Mondays web app which offers 25+ weeks of content including articles, video and audio practices, downloadable worksheets for students and a systematic way to implement mindfulness in your school culture. 
• How long are classes?

  Options are available for 30-60 minutes for mat-based classes and as little as 15 minutes for desk-based classes. We require a minimum booking of two hours, and you can use that time for 2-6 groups. For longer days, we can work with up to 14 groups per day. Five minutes of transition time is needed between classes and a minimum 30-minute lunch break for site bookings of 4 or more hours. 

• What kind of space and equipment do we need for this program?

  For mat-based classes, we need one set of mats for the largest class that we will be serving. Mats can be shared between classes, and we recommend purchasing 5-10 extra mats in the event of damage. Our office can assist you in ordering high-quality, affordable mats for your schools at an additional price which can be built into your program fee. We also need a space that is large enough to spread our the mats for each student. Common choices for space include a gymnasium or dance studio, multipurpose room, and auditorium stage.  For desk-based classes, we don’t need any additional equipment. 

• Does your program provide professional development for schools?

  We offer a comprehensive professional development program taught over eight 60-120 minute workshops. Though this program, teachers will learn over 35 mindfulness, movement, and breath-based tools that can easily be integrated into the classroom in a simple, effective way. Each workshop includes: 

  • A short mindfulness practice to support teacher well-being
  • Exploration of a specific aspect of yoga+mindfulness, with reference to current research and connections made to social-emotional learning goals. 
  • 5-6 new activities to integrate into the classroom, including a resource guide with scripts for each practice. 
  • A discussion of practical applications of the new activity set, and adaptations for different student ageists learning environments and needs. 

  Workshops can be taught live in-person or virtually, over our interactive web-based learning platform. 

  Recording packages (including workshop video, copies of handouts, and bonus audio recordings of practices) are available for schools that wish to make the series available to future hires or folks who can’t attend the live offering.

• Does your program have any free resources for schools or teachers?

  All schools, teachers, and clinicians are eligible to receive our free program, Mindful Mondays. It’s a six-week program used by over 3000 participants around the world who are working to create a mindfulness culture in their schools and classrooms.

  You receive an email each week on Sunday night for six weeks with simple and practical mindfulness practices to use with your students each week, resource articles, suggested reading, downloadable worksheets to use in your classroom and video practices to support self-care. You can sign up here. 

  Additionally, after the 6- weeks, schools can opt to purchase licenses for their teachers to continue the program with Mindful Mondays + for a low cost of $35-$65 per year (based on the number of teachers enrolled) or individuals can register for the program for $65 to receive access to the full portal including over 27 weeks of dynamic content.

• When can we start?

  Student programs run in nine-week cycles, with start times in Sept/Oct, Jan and April. Assemblies and special events may be booked at any time subject to availability. 

• Can this program be integrated into the school day?

  Yes. Our teachers are available for school day or after-school classes. We also offer a staff development program that will train your faculty to implement this program in an infusion style that incorporates yoga and mindfulness activities throughout the school day. 

• What ages is this program appropriate for?

  Our teachers are trained to work with students from preschool through HS, and modify the activities and language of the curriculum according to students’ needs. 

• Can the curriculum be modified for specific needs?

  Yes. We are happy to work with you to make sure we are meeting your students’ needs in the most effective way possible. Many of our teachers have experience working with students with a variety of physical, developmental and emotional challenges. 

• How many students can be in each class?

  We recommend a max of 15 students in mat based classes; however, we will gladly accommodate larger groups with an assistant (either provided by you or by us). Desk-based classes can be larger, and we’ll make decisions together on a case by case basis.

• How can my school train our teachers in yoga and mindfulness?

  There are a few ways that schools opt to provide training to their teachers and clinical staff. 

  • PD Program Package: We offer a comprehensive professional development program taught over eight 60-120 minute workshops. Though this program, teachers will learn over 35 mindfulness, movement, and breath-based tools that can easily be integrated into the classroom in a simple, effective way. 
  • Online Courses: We offer seven dynamic courses for schools. Schools can register teachers individually for these courses or receive discounted licenses for 10 or more teachers. These courses include: 
    • A Mindful Pedagogy: Strategies for Creating Compassionate and Purposeful Learning Spaces (45-hour online course, 3 graduate credits and CE credit available) 
    • Developing Students’ Mindfulness Practice to Support Engagement, Self-Regulation, and Achievement (45-hour online course, 3 graduate credits and CE credit available)
    • Chair Yoga for Educators and Clinicians: Get Kids Moving and Ready to Learn (6-hour online course) 
    • Navigating Anxiety in Children: Meeting Stress with Inner Strength (6-hour online course) 
    • Supporting the Special Needs Child: Guidelines and Practices for Yoga + Mindfulness (6-hour online course) 
    • Trauma-Informed Teaching: Resilience, Recovery, and Growth: (6-hour online course)
    • Curriculum Development: Creating Effective Yoga and Mindfulness Programs for Youth (6-hour online course)
• How do schools pay for your program?

  We are a NYC vendor, and many schools opt to pay for the program through their schools budget for professional development, materials, family engagement, mental health, social-emotional learning, or student services. Additionally, we work with many PTA’s and school who have received grants for the program or can use funding through our minority-women-owned business status. (MWBE) 

• How can your program support our families and parents?

  We provide ongoing yoga and mindfulness programs for parents, parents educational workshops and family yoga events. Please email SYP@littlefloweryoga.com for a topic list and price list for family engagement events in the NYC metro area. 

• Can our school or community-based organization order products in bulk for our classrooms?

  Yes, we accept purchase orders and credit card payments for schools purchasing products in bulk (20+.) Please email SYP@littlefloweryoga.com for a bulk pricing sheet and to place an order.