Leah Ferrone // Educator
Leah is a certified mindfulness and yoga practitioner, and a true child at heart!
She founded Brave Lion to offer neuroscience and nature-based mindfulness to educators, children, and families.
Leah's teaching philosophy is all about play, curiosity, and wonder, which allows her to connect with her students and meet right where they are.
She believes that establishing a customized mindfulness practice will nurture mental, emotional and physical wellbeing based in resilience, empowerment and the ability to live a self-aware and self-directed life.
Credentials and Training:
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Bachelors of Arts, University of Massachusetts
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200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
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2024 NAMI-NYS Educator of the Year
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Growing Up Mindful with Dr. Chris Willard; Certified I and II
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Positive Psychology Mindfulness X
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Preschool Educator
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Flow & Grow Children's Yoga and Mindfulness
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MindUp
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Mindful Schools (Level I and Level II)
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
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Red Cross CPR Certified, former American Heart Association course instructor
Services and Offerings:
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School and Organizational Partnerships:
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In-class mindfulness and yoga instruction
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Educator Professional Development
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Mindfulness Program Consultation
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Practitioner Workshop Collaboration
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Keynote Speaking
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1:1 and Group Mindfulness Coaching
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Independent classes
So why the name Brave Lion?
Well first off, who doesn’t love these exquisite big cats?
Lions are commonly associated with:
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Majesty
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Courage
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Confidence
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Grace
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Leadership
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Community
And guess what? We all have that within us, but sometimes (often) it takes bravery to call upon those characteristics.
It’s our goal to cultivate that wisdom, majesty and beauty within each child by giving them tools to be a Brave Lion in this world.
Through neuroscience based mindfulness, movement and play, we help children build resilience and empowerment to make great choices in life.
Did we mention that we make it A LOT of fun? Haven’t you seen how playful lion cubs are?