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Ms. Kueneman from Los Angeles, CA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flow and Grow: Empowering Teens Through Yoga and Mindfulness

Help me give my students access to free yoga and mindfulness sessions on campus. Yoga and mindfulness are beneficial for health, mental health, and overall well-being.

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My Project

In today’s fast-paced world, high school students face increasing pressure—from academics to social challenges—and their mental health often takes a backseat. Students at my school have the added challenges of poverty, high rates of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and limited access to resources. Despite these barriers to success, my students are resilient, resourceful, and achieve when they have the tools they need to succeed. Yoga and mindfulness offer powerful tools to help them navigate these challenges with resilience, focus, and emotional balance. With your help, I can offer my student access to these tools at school.

By integrating yoga and mindfulness into the school environment, we can provide students with a space to breathe, reset, reconnect, and regulate so they can be ready to learn.

Research shows that practicing yoga and mindfulness improves concentration, reduces stress and anxiety, and enhances overall physical and emotional well-being. These benefits not only boost academic performance but also foster a sense of inner calm and confidence that will guide them far beyond the classroom.

Your support will help us create a nurturing, supportive space where students can learn these life-changing practices. The yoga mats, straps, blocks, lighting, and storage rack will help us to create a space for calm, grounding, and learning. Yoga and mindfulness should be accessible to all, please support me in bringing these tools to my amazing students.

Ms. Kueneman Los Angeles High School for the Arts Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Kueneman

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

450 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Funtery 16 Pcs Thick Yoga Mat Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 3mm Exercise Workout Mat Non Slip Fitness Yoga Pad for Women Gym Home Yoga Pilates, Easy to Clean, Durable • Amazon Business $123.99 1 $123.99
Arlifo Yoga Mat Storage Rack Basket Workout Equipment Home Gym Storage Rack with Wheels White Yoga Mat Holder Exercise & Fitness Organizer for Dumbbell Kettlebells Resistance Bands Yoga Blocks Foam • Amazon Business $76.00 1 $76.00
20 Pcs Yoga Blocks 9''x6''x3'' High Density EVA Foam Bricks Yoga Foam Exercise Blocks Improve Strength Balance and Flexibility, Light Weight and Non-Slip Surface for Pilates Meditation (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
Ohm Store Tibetan Singing Bowl Set — Meditation Sound Bowl Handcrafted in Nepal for Yoga, Chakra Healing, Mindfulness, and Stress Relief — Unique Spiritual Gifts for Women and Men • Amazon Business $28.97 1 $28.97
Leyndo 24 Pieces Yoga Strap for Stretching Yoga Exercise Adjustable Straps for Yoga Classes 6 Ft Non Elastic Yoga Belt with Adjustable D Ring Buckle for Pilates Gym Workouts Yoga Fitness (Bright) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Enido 12 Pc LED Candles Flickering Flameless Candles with Remote & Timer for Romantic Ambiance, Home Decor Mood Lighting Cozy Fall Decor Battery Operated Candles, Outdoor Waterproof • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29

Materials cost

$352.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.07

Total project goal

$493.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$493.81

2 Donors

-$343.66

Donations toward project cost

-$316.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$121.27

Match offers toward project cost

-$103.08

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.88

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$0.00

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