The Brain and Intentional Stillness
Students explore the neuroscience behind stillness and mindfulness. This lesson explains how intentional stillness affects the brain — from reducing stress hormone levels to strengthening neural pathways associated with focus, emotional regulation, and wellbeing — giving students a scientific foundation for the practice.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Explain the basic neuroscience of stress and relaxation responses
Outcome 2:
Understand how intentional stillness and mindfulness affect the brain
Outcome 3:
Identify the brain regions involved in stress, focus, and emotional regulation
Outcome 4:
Connect scientific understanding to personal experience of stillness practices
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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