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Sierra Canyon is a private, independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory, day and boarding school where cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity are welcomed and celebrated. The highly cosmopolitan student community is reflective of the Greater Los Angeles area and is represented by 59% diversity and a 7% international population. Sierra Canyon's complete Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 journey fully equips students to rethink the familiar and embrace the unknown.
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Creative Movement: Nurturing Minds, Nourishing Souls

2/18/2024

In a bustling world of academics and extracurricular activities, children find solace in Creative Movement, a haven where mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and imagination converge.

The curriculum blends scientific insights with holistic practices, with studies in epigenetics highlighting the benefits of mindfulness training to enhance social-emotional skills. These skills, from attention to empathy, not only reshape classroom and home environments but also improve academic performance. Each session of Creative Movement follows a harmonious rhythm, starting with pranayama breathing exercises and delving into Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness lessons.

Lower Campus students have learned to create their sanctuary of peace and foster physical and mental well-being by practicing yoga. They also engage in group activities and discussions to foster connections beyond the classroom. This month's focus was guided meditation, a transformative journey exploring meta-loving kindness—practice extending benevolence to oneself, others, and the world. Through repetition of mantras like "May you be happy, may you be safe, may you be well," students cultivate compassion and soften frustration.

Under Mrs. Steinhart's expert guidance, Creative Movement has become a sanctuary where children discover themselves and learn to navigate life's complexities. It serves as a beacon of tranquility, nurturing minds and nourishing souls for a lifetime.

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Lower Campus: 11052 Independence Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Upper Campus: 20801 Rinaldi Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-882-8121

Sierra Canyon School is a private, independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 located in Chatsworth, California. The highly cosmopolitan campus community is reflective of the Greater Los Angeles area and the world at large. Students are empowered to realize their greatest creative, ethical, intellectual and physical promise through small class sizes, a diverse student-teacher culture and a family-like environment.