Don’t take our word for it.

Read how play based mindfulness training has helped our Parents, Teachers, and Students.

  • "Hadi's behavior can fly off the handle from time to time, but he has shown at least a couple of times that he tries to take a breath before he gets too worked up at home. His teachers have told me they've noticed improvement as well."

    -Parent, San Diego CA.

  • "My students who are in the morning IA class show a considerable difference compared to their peers when it comes to their behavior and ability to stay focused. There's also a noticeable difference between their behaviors during days that they have IA and days that they don't."

    -School Teacher, Washington DC.

  • "She absolutely loves IA. Watching her play with her friends today as well was so terrific to see firsthand. I loved how you had the kids all freeze during the tag game to breathe. Such a unique program that is so needed.”

    Parent, Denver CO.

  • “I think this is a great program and you are on to something special here.  My son enjoyed his first day and did come home with a coping skill that he didn't have before.  He promptly used it in his baseball game the next day and (coincidentally or not), pitched the best game he's ever pitched.”

    Parent, Encinitas CA.

  • 2022 Intellectual Athlete Impact Report

    Increase in number of students from Public Elementary School No. 1 agreeing that when they feel angry at home, they stop to breathe, after taking part in our program.

    2022 Intellectual Athlete Impact Report

Student Testimonials

  • Alex* has used the box breath, 4-5-6 breath, and anchor breath in basketball. He has been able to use these to calm himself down when losing. In general he says he has become a better player due to the techniques he learned at IA—‘used to be 5th best, now 3rd best’.

  • Luke* felt there has definitely been a difference in his attitude when facing a difficult challenge. “I don’t give up as easily”. He has used the techniques he has learnt in sports. In soccer he has used imagery and breathing techniques to feel relaxed. When he does not score the first time, he is able to alter his thoughts to be more positive. He said the breathing makes him feel more relaxed. “This has been really fun—my favorite elective that I have done this year!”

  • Josh*—when asked about using the techniques outside of sport, he mentioned learning a new skill—drumming at church, and he has used the breathing there, right before playing to calm himself down. He uses mental skills to focus on the drums only and not what is going on around him. He also mentioned using these skills to help others.

  • Mya* “Yes I’ve used breathing—when I’ve got annoyed about doing chores, or when I feel stressed”

  • Helen* said she has used the breathing and focus cues at school— she says when she feels stressed, she remembers to just ‘breathe, focus’ and then feels better. She mentioned that there have been some kids at school that have been behaving in an antagonistic manner towards her and she has used these techniques and felt much better