J.W. Dodd Middle School embraces serenity

Middle school students at J.W. Dodd Middle School marked International Yoga Day in June through a series of enlightening activities, including learning sessions, meditation, and invigorating yoga exercises.

The school’s gymnasium became a hub of mindfulness as seventh and eighth-grade students, along with staff members, convened on their yoga mats to explore the practice of yoga and its positive impact on mental and physical health.

“Yoga is more than just exercise,” Principal Johanne Ligonde said. “By practicing the art of yoga, you can improve your focus, memory, classroom performance and reduce anxiety and stress.”

The event, thoughtfully coordinated by physical education teachers Gaetoano Antonacci, Kathryn Horan, and Linda Salzar, featured a guided yoga sequence led by the experienced yoga instructor Maddie Fontaine.