Social Emotional Learning & School Success Programs
See the below speaking programs and what other EDUCATORS are saying about Dat Yoga Dude
⭐️ “If you’re looking for Stress-Less SEL…”
“This program delivered powerful strategies and practical skills that students can use right away to stay focused and productive. I highly recommend bringing James to your school!”
— Vivian Chen, Principal, Moreno Valley, CA
MOST REQUESTED LIVE SPEAKING PROGRAMS
SPEAKING PROGRAM #1
"THE CALM CAMPUS"
A simple, powerful wellness program that helps students and staff reduce stress, improve focus, and build a healthier school culture.
The Calm Campus Program teaches practical tools rooted in breathing, movement, and mindfulness (B.A.M.) to help your entire campus manage stress, handle emotions, and stay focused throughout the school day.
What It Helps With:
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Reducing stress, anxiety, and test pressure
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Improving focus, behavior, and emotional regulation
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Strengthening relationships and school culture
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Providing healthy coping skills that prevent harmful behaviors
What Students & Staff Learn:
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Quick breathing and grounding tools
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Simple movement and mindfulness practices
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How to stay calm, focused, and emotionally resilient
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Everyday strategies to support a calmer, safer campus
The Calm Campus Program can be presented as:
✔️ A high-energy Student Assembly (K–12)
✔️ A practical, Restorative Educator Staff Training
Both versions equip your campus with the same core B.A.M. tools — helping your school shift from chaos to calm.
⭐️ “Students gained real coping skills.”
“Our students walked away with tools to manage test anxiety, reduce stress, and even prevent substance-use behaviors. This program truly supports their emotional well-being.”
— Rachel Mozell, Intervention Specialist, Acacia Middle School, Hemet, CA
SPEAKING PROGRAM #2
YELLING 2 YOGA
A high-impact wellness experience that helps educators transform stress into calm, clarity, and sustainable self-care.
Yelling 2 Yoga teaches simple, practical tools rooted in breathing, movement, and mindfulness that help staff manage stress, prevent burnout, and build a healthier school culture. Perfect for conferences, PD days, retreats, and wellness events.
What It Helps With:
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Reducing educator stress and burnout
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Improving focus, energy, and emotional balance
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Strengthening teamwork and workplace culture
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Building leadership rooted in wellness and self-awareness
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Creating daily routines that support long-term well-being
What Educators Learn:
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Quick tools to reset during stressful moments
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Simple self-care routines that actually stick
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Practical movement and breathing strategies
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How to stay centered, focused, and resilient
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Ways to strengthen connection and collaboration with colleagues
The Yelling 2 Yoga Program can be presented as:
✔️ An energizing Educator Wellness Keynote
✔️ A practical, interactive Staff Training (half-day or full-day)
Both formats equip your team with the same core wellness tools—helping educators shift from overwhelmed to empowered.
⭐️ Great for speaking programs!
James Woods, engages the students and is extremely relatable to them. Through James, students are encouraged to complete their education, consider careers in wellness, and practice wellness in their daily lives."
- Linnie Frank Bailey
⭐️ “A dynamic, relatable wellness speaker.”
“James ‘Dat Yoga Dude’ Woods brought energy, clarity, and tools our staff could use immediately. His chair yoga and mindfulness strategies worked for everyone, and our team is already asking for his return.”
— Laurie Adern, Principal, Parkview Elementary, Riverside, CA
⭐️ “Exactly the reset our staff needed.”
“Our work is emotionally demanding, and Dat Yoga Dude gave us practical ways to care for ourselves. The session was refreshing, validating, and deeply needed.”
— Mellissa Miller, Director of Child & Family Protective Services, The Help Group
