YogiROOTS™
Develops self-awareness of our feelings and behavioural responses, before building on our strategies for better regulation.
YogiROOTS™
Harnesses the power of nature. Bringing the benefits of the outdoors into all of our environments- positively impacting learning and development.
YogiROOTS™
Develops both peer-to-peer and inter-generational relationships, on a conscious and subconscious level.
About the program
*How It Works YogiROOTS™ is built around eight powerful themes that unlock new dimensions of emotional literacy, connection, self-regulation and reflective practise. Each theme is explored through nature-based, movement-rich activities that feel intuitive, joyful, and deeply engaging. Educators access YogiROOTS™ through a user-friendly online platform that includes: • Professional learning and development • Ready-to-use session plans and ‘how-to’ videos • A phased 3-year implementation model tailored to your school’s needs • Parent/caregiver inclusion woven throughout By maximising on-site outdoor spaces, wellbeing becomes part of everyday school life. Activities are short, inclusive, and adaptable- starting with just one 20-minute session per week. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *Flexible Implementation YogiROOTS™ meets schools where they are. Whether you're starting small or going whole-school, every level of engagement is supported and celebrated. Staff wellbeing is woven into the delivery model, recognising each educator’s unique capacity and offering a flexible, phased approach that fits your school’s rhythm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *Whole-Community Impact Not just for learners- it’s a whole-community movement engaging educators, families/caregivers and older adults living in care too! Creating a ripple effect of connection and compassion. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *Outcomes Research shows: • Nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression • Outdoor play boosts motor skills, immune strength, and cooperation • Learning in nature embeds more deeply in memory and values YogiROOTS™ track impact across three core areas: • Connection- to self, others, and nature • Regulation- emotional and behavioural • Thriving- in learning, relationships, and life Outcomes are measured through surveys, reflections, and school metrics like attendance, engagement, and behaviour. YogiROOTS™ equips all learners (not just targeted groups) with lifelong tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing. It’s a prevention-first approach that reduces the need for high-level interventions and builds a thriving school ecosystem. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *What makes YogiROOTS™ different? YogiROOTS™ isn’t just another wellbeing program- it’s a whole-school transformation. Designed to integrate seamlessly into your school culture, it empowers educators, uplifts learners, and engages families and caregivers in a shared journey of connection and growth YogiROOTS™ is the only program that collectively: • Places staff wellbeing on equal footing with learner wellbeing. Through it’s flexible, phased approach, it honours individual capacity and fosters sustainable engagement • Empowers educators with a trauma-responsive, healing-centred approach • Supports and celebrates neurodivergent learners through sensory rich experiences • Boosts creativity, empathy, and academic success • Delivers measurable outcomes in connection, regulation, and thriving • Extends wellbeing practices into homes, strengthening school-home-community relationships • Builds intergenerational bonds and fosters empathy- including dementia awareness • Enriches curriculum delivery through nature-based, hands-on learning • Scalable and sustainable And it’s accessible: just $10 per learner- because wellbeing shouldn’t cost the earth. YogiROOTS™ is more than a program. It’s a movement- towards a connected, compassionate, and flourishing school community.
Jessica Thomson
“Wellbeing is the root to all fulfilment. YogiROOTS™ takes us back to what makes us function most effectively as human beings- so we can all thrive today and into our healthy futures.” Jessica Thomson, Founder & Director With over 20 years of working in education, Jessica’s experience and passion for empowering learners shines through every element of YogiROOTS™. Her creative, nurturing approach makes wellbeing accessible, engaging, and transformative.
Curriculum
-
1
Welcome
-
(Included in full purchase)
Hello 🙂
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
2
Respecting Country
-
(Included in full purchase)
Respecting Country video
-
(Included in full purchase)
Respecting Country- YogiROOTS™ Approach
-
(Included in full purchase)
Respecting Country- Prompts for Educators
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
3
Getting Started
-
(Included in full purchase)
Agreement
-
(Included in full purchase)
What is YogiROOTS™
-
(Included in full purchase)
Phased Approach to Implementation
-
(Included in full purchase)
Empowering Learners
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
4
Measuring Impact
-
(Included in full purchase)
Measuring Impact: What Why & How
-
(Included in full purchase)
PRE Program Survey
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme Reflections: How to do them
-
(Included in full purchase)
POST Program Survey
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
5
Theme 1: Awakening Our Senses
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 1: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 1: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Awakening Our Senses
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 2: Locations & Transitions
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 3: Draw
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 1: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
6
Theme 2: Grounding
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 2: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 2: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Grounding
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 1: Balance in Motion
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 2: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
7
Theme 3: ...and Breathe
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 3: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 3: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Big as a Lion... Small as an ant
-
(Included in full purchase)
Video Guide: Big as a Lion... Small as an Ant...
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 1: The 3 Part Breath
-
(Included in full purchase)
Video Guide: The 3 Part Breath
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 2: Child-Cow-Dog
-
(Included in full purchase)
Video Guide: Child-Cow-Dog
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 3: Be the Wind
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 3: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
8
Theme 4: Just be...
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 4: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 4: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Just be...
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 1: Cross the Swamp
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 4: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
9
Theme 5: Food Meditation
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 5: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 5: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Food Meditation
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 5: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
10
Theme 6: Cloud Stories
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 6: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 6: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Cloud Stories
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 6: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
11
Theme 7: Let's Connect
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 7: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 7: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
MAIN Session Plan: Let's Connect
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 1: Hum that Tune
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 3: Design & Create
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 7: REFLECTION
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
12
Theme 8: Wild Art
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 8: Purpose & Benefits
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 8: Delivery Overview
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan - Wild Art
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 1: Nature Detective
-
(Included in full purchase)
Resource: Nature Detective Map
-
(Included in full purchase)
Session Plan Option 3: Stacking
-
(Included in full purchase)
Theme 8 Reflection
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
13
Trauma Responsive
-
(Included in full purchase)
Connection
-
(Included in full purchase)
Nature
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
14
Academic Benefits of a:
-
(Included in full purchase)
Wellbeing Approach
-
(Included in full purchase)
Nature Approach
-
(Included in full purchase)
Whole-School Approach
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
15
Learner-Led
-
(Included in full purchase)
Learner-Led- What & Why
-
(Included in full purchase)
-
16
Parents & Caregivers
-
(Included in full purchase)
Why Include Parents & Caregivers?
-
(Included in full purchase)
If the sound of this gets you feeling excited- let’s schedule a friendly chat today!
Find out more by emailing [email protected]