I consider Cyndi my resident mindfulness expert.
Elementary school counselor, Boise ID
Mindfulness in Schools
My students and I have been so fortunate to have Cyndi Miracle come into our class once a week and do her Mindfulness lessons. She volunteered a few years back and I was so grateful when I ran into her in the community and was able to talk to her about the increased level of stress and anxiety I was seeing in the first grade. State tests are now more frequent and computerized. Kindergarteners and first graders are expected to sit at a screen and take reading tests that can be frustrating and stressful especially since they don’t know how to use the keyboard.
Cyndi graciously and kindly offered to come back and do some more mindfulness to see if she could help ease some of this added stress and anxiety in the first grade classroom. I could see an immediate difference in not only the students’ stress levels but my own on the days she came in to work with us.
The kids are using the strategies she has taught them for breathing and calming down not only during the test but when lining up or when they have to sit quietly and are struggling. One strategy I see them using is the finger breathing. They pause whatever it is they are doing and take time to breathe so they can reset, refocus and approach the matter in a calmer state. One student even shared that at home she was using the finger breathing to help her go back to sleep when she wakes up in the middle of the night.
I have also been so fortunate to have Cyndi volunteer her Mindfulness lessons in my daughter’s third grade class. This has helped me as a parent to have conversations with her at home about how she is handling stressful tests, friend issues, and other things at school that cause her to be sad, frustrated, or disappointed. We talk about the strategies she is learning from Cyndi and how she can use them in the different scenarios at school to help her approach them in a more positive way. These lessons and tools have been a great tool for me as a parent to use and practice at home with my family. I have seen some improvements in my daughter’s outlook and approach to situations or events that were causing negative reactions.
I truly believe that Cyndi’s lessons can make such a difference in our classrooms, homes, and our communities. Schools are overloaded with serious issues that are impossible for one or two counselors to help solve. Giving students the tools and support to be able to deal with their own issues that come up helps us all to have a calmer more peaceful environment where much more learning and growth can take place. I highly recommend Cyndi’s Mindfulness lessons to be used as a way to support any child, individual, family, school, office, or community. Her lessons have helped my students, my daughter, and myself to approach stress in a much healthier manner. We have all been able to grow and learn so much thanks to the tools she has given us. We are all forever grateful she has shared her Mindfulness knowledge and skills with us!
Meredith Bloxham, First Grade Teacher, Riverside Elementary
I just wanted to thank you again for all that you did for our classes. I appreciated your patience and all of the lessons you taught. After your final day, I had many requests to use the jar or bell (as I did before your last day), and quite a few students asking hopefully that you would come back in again. One of my students had been absent for 2 weeks following the death of his little sister. On Thursday he was having a tough time and got mad at another student. I was giving him some space to calm down and he came up and asked to use the jar for a little bit. When he brought it back he was calmed down and ready to join us. I just wanted you to know the impact that your lessons had, whether that was apparent or not. The population in my classes come from a very hard background and the stories of them fleeing for their lives are enough to move me to tears. I am forever grateful that there are people such as yourself who are willing to try and help them to find ways to deal with that and other issues they may be facing. I will continue to use mindfulness in my classroom and would like to thank you for all of your time and resources that you gave me.
math teacher, alternative junior high
I am a huge advocate for the Mindfulness program in our classrooms and the entire Boise community. We are so blessed and lucky to have Cyndi Miracle dedicate her knowledge and time to our classroom on a weekly basis. As a teacher and a parent who has a child in a Second Grade class here at Riverside (receiving mindfulness weekly from Cyndi), I am truly grateful. My son is coming home and venturing out into the community really utilizing many of these important concepts that mindfulness teaches. I think this program should be a part of our school curriculum and is beneficial to all students, parents, families, etc.
I am forever thankful to the opportunity to have this program taught to our First Grade class and to my son’s Second Grade class. I know there are many many students that would benefit from this wonderful opportunity and Cyndi is a perfect fit for children and families of all ages and backgrounds. She has been a blessing to our students and teachers at Riverside and we are forever thankful.
Emily Shepherd First Grade Teacher Riverside Elementary
“I wish this was an elective class.”
high school student / monthly mindfulness class, Timberline High School
“I wish I could do this every day.”
high school student / monthly mindfulness class, Timberline High School
“Your voice is so soothing like when a mother sings a lullaby to her baby or her toddler to soothe or calm them and it instantly relaxes me.”
high school student / monthly mindfulness class; Timberline High School
“Whenever I get angry, I use mindfulness. Mindfulness is really important. I think we should teach it to the World. I like to do mindful walks.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“I teach my brother mindfulness and my family. My family loves mindfulness.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“Mindfulness has taught me about my emotions and how there are different feelings.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“Mindfulness was great. It helps us focus on our work.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“Mindfulness helps me with problems and calm down.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“When I get mad I use a mindful body because it makes me calm down.”
6th grade student in bi-weekly mindfulness class
“Thank you for bringing Mindfulness to our school! We learned a tremendous amount from you. In fact, I am making glitter jars with my class today and I will be using the lesson you showed us in our PLC.”
1st grade teacher; Boise elementary school / Garfield Elementary
I want to thank you for your service this summer! As you know, my classes, especially the 8th graders, really needed it. Thank you for giving them a tool to cope with their often overwhelming lives.
alternative junior high teacher
Thank you so much, Cyndi, for your time and efforts into sharing your program with my 7th graders. I know we were one of your more difficult groups, but you always stayed calm and composed.
alternative junior high teacher
Private Mindfulness Instruction
I recommend Cyndi highly. I have found it difficult to find someone to come into our home and work so diligently with my daughter. My daughter has improved immensely. Cyndi is a miracle!
Mother of private teen mindfulness client
Cyndi has enough life and professional experience that she just “gets it” regardless of what the issue is. Nothing surprises her or shocks her and she brings her numerous and varied skills into every session to help you sort out and process through whatever challenges you might have in your life at that time.”
Adult private mindfulness client
“My daughter had chest pain and cried this morning. I had her take 15 minutes and go through what you’re teaching her and she relaxed and got to feeling fine by second period. I think it is really helping her.”
mother of private teen mindfulness client
You’ve had such an impact on my life the past few years. Always grateful for the wisdom you share.”
private teen mindfulness client
It was pretty hard to get through the meeting with the judge. I was very nervous in the beginning, but I applied mindfulness a lot and it helped.
private teen mindfulness client
Reiki With Singing Bowls
“My experience was beyond words. Thank you for sharing this with me. It is a highlight to be cherished.”
remote Reiki / Sound Healing client
“That was an incredible experience and I feel like I got so much healing out of it.”
Reiki / Sound Healing client
“Thank you so much for that amazing session yesterday and for taking the time to talk afterwards. You have an amazing talent and presence.”
Reiki / Sound Healing client
“My son seems lighter overall … his mood, attitude, and thoughts.”
mother of a teen Reiki / Sound Healing client
“I slept right through the night on Monday following my session – this never happens!”
Reiki / Sound Healing session client
“I definitely felt a sense of some healing going on. I feel like my session brought some real healing energy in. What a cool experience. Thank you!!”
Reiki / Sound Healing client
“I wanted to tell you I feel curiously unburdened and able to focus on the now since our session. I’d like to schedule another session sometime after my biopsy surgery tomorrow.”
remote Reiki / Sound Healing client
“I thoroughly enjoyed Sunday’s class and actually noticed a difference afterward! My fatigue and stress improved.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“Your crystal bowls and your expertise were very healing.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“My energy totally shifted.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“It’s like getting the best massage you’ve ever had … from the inside, out!”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“I’m excited to do the next session. It was super transformative and healing.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“A little slice of heaven.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“I feel so refreshed and at ease after that. Thank you.”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
“That was amazing! You have a real gift for this!”
Singing Bowl Sound Meditation class attendee
Thank you for the remote Reiki / Sound Healing session yesterday. No itching today… all cleared up. Thank you! You really are special on so many levels.
remote Reiki / Sound Healing client
Thank YOU! I have been processing my Reiki / Sound Healing session. It was both a good and an intense experience. It definitely is a space all its own! I am still in awe of your power and connection.
remote Reiki / Sound Healing client