Here's Why a Little "Om" in the Classroom Could Go a Long Way

There's no such thing as being too well-behaved when it comes to little kids and school. For those who tend to act out while they're parked in front of the blackboard, practicing mindfulness in some capacity each day can have a positive effect.

One study found that after eight weeks of mindfulness training, children were more aware of themselves mentally and tended to show more empathy to others — which resulted in less fighting and arguments between students. Since yoga and meditation encourage kids to be more in touch with themselves, they were much less likely to lash out at their classmates during a disagreement.