How Yoga Can Boost Staff Wellbeing in Schools
A calm body. A clear mind. A chance to breathe.
Teaching is a job that asks everything of you: your time, your attention, your heart. It’s incredibly rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, especially when the demands never seem to slow down.
That’s where yoga can make a difference. Not just for children, but for the people who support them every day.
Why Staff Wellbeing Matters
The emotional and physical strain on school staff is very real. According to a 2023 Education Support survey, 78% of education professionals reported symptoms of poor mental health due to work.
With increasing expectations, complex safeguarding needs, and rising behavioural challenges, teachers and support staff are carrying a lot. If we want them to care well for children, we must also care well for them.
Yoga as a Tool for Staff
Yoga offers more than just stretching - it gives staff space to:
Let go of tension built up throughout the day
Reset the nervous system through breath and gentle movement
Rebuild energy without needing to “push through”
Reconnect to themselves after being in constant giving mode
The yoga sessions for staff don’t require any experience, flexibility, or any special kit. They’re inclusive, nurturing, and specifically designed with teachers in mind: short, effective, and calming.
What Teachers Say
“As a teacher, these 45 minutes of gentle movement after school gave me space to unwind - that little moment of calm made a huge difference.”
“I was curious about yoga but always felt self-conscious. These friendly sessions have been a game-changer. I leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and a little more like myself again.”
The Ripple Effect
When staff are supported, the whole school feels it. Calm adults model emotional regulation. Rested teachers have more to give. A culture of wellbeing leads to stronger relationships, better focus, and a more balanced school environment - for everyone.
A Little Time. A Big Impact.
Even one 45-minute session a week can create meaningful change.
Whether it’s a regular after-school class, a short-term wellbeing boost, or part of your INSET day, yoga is a gentle but powerful investment in your staff.
Our staff yoga sessions are:
Gentle and beginner-friendly
Designed to release tension and restore calm
Held after school at a time that suits your team
Rooted in care
No pressure. No experience needed. Just a warm, quiet space to move, breathe, and recharge.
If this resonates, I’d be happy to chat about what a staff session could look like in your school.
Get in touch with us here!