"I Breathe For Change because I believe everyone should have access to Yoga. Yoga is a practice that encourages breath, healing and presence and all people, young and old need to cultivate self love and care. Yoga is often not accessible to low income or communities of color in East Oakland. I am joining Breathe for Change at changing that reality. Yoga is for Every-body!"

"I Breathe For Change because our students are our future, and it's never too early to grow in love."

"I Breathe For Change because my mission is to stimulate a contagious best self through developing strong bodies, clear minds, and open hearts."

"I Breathe For Change because being mindful doesn't come easily for everyone, but once you thoughtfully try it, it's so much easier to be kind and patient with one another. I want to bring this kind of energy and practice into my community."

"I Breathe For Change because we have to be well to do well together!"

"I Breathe For Change" for that exact reason... After taking the class when I am stressed, I take a deep breath or two and it relaxes me. Just taking a breath during challenging times can truly make a positive change and has lowered the number of migraines I've had!"

"I Breathe For Change because nothing else seems more important. If I can live purposefully through my breath, the rest of the good follows."

"I Breathe For Change for myself, so I can continue to give to my students to be the best educator I can be."

"I Breathe For Change because I need to take care of myself so I can better teach, support, and inspire others.  Breathe For Change has changed my life!"

"I Breathe For Change for compassion and clarity."

"I Breathe For Change for educational equity and empowerment."

"I Breathe For Change for Acceptance - Acceptance of situations, students, families, teachers etc. Accepting what we are given and learning to adapt to the specific group of students that are placed in our classroom."

"I Breathe For Change because it has made me a more peaceful and happier teacher and person."

"I Breathe For Change for kids to have a space to feel calm, focused, cared for and to strengthen their connection to themselves." 

"I Breathe For Change for PROGRESS."

"I Breathe For Change for my world community, and so I can contribute my best self to it."

"I Breathe For Change because mindfulness is a social justice tool."

"I Breathe For Change because through practicing and teaching self-care and and sustainable wellness habits, we have the power to inspire change in our local, global and interconnected communities."

"I Breathe For Change because mindfulness, health, and social-emotional wellbeing are human rights necessary to achieve social justice for all communities." 

"I Breathe For Change for growth, love, and laughter!"

"I Breathe For Change for social and economic justice for our youth and families."

"I Breathe For Change because in order for vulnerable liberation to take place in our classrooms, we as teachers need to embody and value mindfulness in our own lives, both personally and professionally."

"I Breathe For Change because I believe there is a better life for me, my students, and my community."

"I Breathe For Change because every student deserves extraordinary teachers who model how to live a life of wellness."

"I Breathe For Change for patience and balance."

"I Breathe For Change for a little space, peace, and restoration at the end of a long day so that I can share love and kindness the next day."

"I Breathe For Change because creating inner peace is taking a step towards creating world peace."

"I Breathe For Change because I believe we can all improve our health through mindful practices for ourselves, in our families, & with our communities."

"I Breathe For Change because yoga keeps me sane and it can help my students too!"

"I breathe for change so that I can give my students all the love and support they need, and at the end of the day still have the energy, joy and love to give my own family!"