We at Metropolitan Ivy believe that a student’s wellness contributes just as much to their success as their knowledge of academics. We partner with Limitless Health Institute to offer YouthAware, an innovative meditation program that combines concentration techniques with interactive activities.
YouthAware helps young people focus on their goals, maintain emotional balance in difficult situations, and develop healthy meaningful relationships.
Through reflection and collaborative activities, young people become aware of their actions, words, and thoughts in a constructive setting. This awareness benefits them in all areas of life, from academics to relationships with peers, adults and the community. The clear thinking process learned through meditation helps youth navigate life's challenges while successfully pursuing their aspirations!
What the research says…
In a 2023 study, researchers “observed strong positive relationships between math and reading performance and sustained attention ability, corroborating a significant body of previous work… sustained attention was positively related to broad tests of math and reading/ELA abilities.”
- Gallen, C.L., Schaerlaeken, S., Younger, J.W. et al. Contribution of sustained attention abilities to real-world academic skills in children. (2023).
You’re just more in tune…
“You’re just more in tune with everything that’s going on around you, even though you’re concentrating. We’re more aware of everything… people are in this frantic frenzy, and they need to come back down to earth sometimes. And in order to do that, I think you need to meditate. You can enrich your life in a way that you can’t do any other way”
- Eilan, YouthAware student, NYC
