Dana Mhari

Creative Yoga and Mindfulness Educator

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Bookings

Under the Sea Discoveries

Thursdays

3:45pm - 4:45pm

9 Classes

10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

Grades 2-3

Enrollment pending

The Harker School - Lower

4300 Bucknall Rd, San Jose, CA 95130
Dreaming on Paper: A Journalism & Imagination Series

Fridays

2:30pm - 3:30pm

12 Classes

9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

Grades 3-5

4 students

Millbrook Elementary School

3200 Millbrook Dr San Jose CA 95148
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Experiences

Experience an adventure where imagination meets journalism. Young storytellers will blend fact and fantasy, exploring creative writing to craft captivating stories fueled by dreams and ideas. They'll express themselves through imaginative pieces that spark inspiration.
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Explore the wonders of the ocean, discovering playful dolphins and mysterious sea turtles. Through interactive games, creative crafts, and exciting storytelling, develop science and problem-solving skills while fostering a love for the blue depths.
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Imagine a world where young explorers unleash their inner scientist on a delightful journey into nature's wonders. Through engaging, hands-on activities, they'll cultivate a love for wildlife, enhance observational skills, and deepen their understanding of the natural world.
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Embark on a thrilling journey where nature and science merge. Dig, explore, and play outdoors while cultivating curiosity through hands-on, sensory-rich activities. Unlock the wonders of nature, sparking imagination and weaving STEM concepts into the experience.
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Let children dive into a rhythmic world where dance and music unite. This dynamic experience encourages exploration of creativity through movement and sound, fostering a connection with rhythm. They'll explore new styles and create their own sounds as they dance along.
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Children embark on an imaginative journey of crafting dreamboards and collaging vision boards. They engage in activities that help visualize aspirations, translating dreams into tangible creations, fostering a positive outlook and enhancing self-expression skills.
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Step into a vibrant world of adventure through outdoor yoga. Young explorers connect with nature via playful movements and invigorating breaths. Nestled in the great outdoors, they experience grounding harmony, fostering calm and focus while embracing their unique flow.
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Dive into nature's endless creativity by gathering outdoors inspiration and materials. Enjoy thrilling scavenger hunts to collect unique items and transform them into imaginative art pieces. Craft colorful collages or whimsical sculptures, embracing outdoor exploration and creativity.
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Enjoy a joyful adventure where children discover the magic of yoga, dance, and self-expression. Through playful movements and breathwork, kids immerse in a world where mindfulness meets rhythm, blending yoga poses with vibrant dancing for a fun, creative experience.
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Embark on a captivating journey where nature meets imagination. Enjoy enchanting nature walks, discovering the beauty and wonder of the outdoors. Gather for whimsical storytime with tales that spark creativity and curiosity, fostering language skills and storytelling.
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About Dana Mhari

Dana is a dedicated yoga teacher and creative educator with a passion for helping children feel strong, confident, and connected through movement and mindfulness. She holds credentials in both yoga instruction and education, bringing a unique, playful, heart-centered approach to the classroom. Dana excels in engaging young learners through innovative activities like animal yoga, themed dance adventures, and calming meditations. She creates a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, supported, and freed to express their joyful and magical selves. Her enthusiasm for fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere makes her classes both enriching and fun.

Class reflections

Dreaming on Paper: A Journalism & Imagination Series

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September 19, 2025

Millbrook Elementary School

I really enjoyed it. I thought well, I'm glad that I kind, I had my my lesson plan broken up into different activities. A, we even did a play before. We went into the writing activity, I had them stand up and we did a little shake down with our bodies. Like stretching our hands all the way up to the ceiling. Reaching down shaking or legs. And then jumping in plans, Or for about a few seconds and then and then we went into the writing and so I'm really appreciative of the students being engaged and willing to kind of be out of the box. Be silly answer questions. They were excited whenever I called for volunteers to share. So I really appreciate it. I didn't really know what to expect at first given for students. And then it ended up actually being to students. So even with two students, it was a really great class. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

So for our first day, we started off with getting to know each other and really introducing the idea of what journalism is why it matters and how our imagination can transform storytelling and we really emphasized on finding and sharing good news and and sharing what has happened in our lives. You know, this week. And so in our warm-up, I had that the students create name tags To put on their desks and then we took turns sharing our names and I had them even share something that happened to them this week and in that exercise not only did we get to know each other a little bit but I was able to summarize their story using a headline that I wrote down on the Whiteboard. I went into a lesson and Define journalism and also Define what a Is and what a good journalist does, which we then Define together using a lot of Engagement really? I had them to find what imagination is and and we came up with you know creating a visual and using our senses creating a story and using yeah sensory detail to help other spark their imagination as well. We had A dream Circle. So I had each person we took about, you know, ten minutes for them to write on paper a story, something that they had as a goal and I encourage them to use a sent their senses and what we've already, you know, worked on so far and then we shared. And then that was pretty much the whole class and yeah.

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