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October/November 2020

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First Lady Amy Eshleman. According to a 2019 report published by researchers at Harvard's Center for Education Policy Research, mindfulness- based practices have been promoted as a promising way to reduce stress and anxiety in students and improve their academic and behavioral outcomes. Given the tremendous momentum of mindful breathing from one coast to the other, the work of Andrade and ABCBreathe right here in Macon is truly progressive and timely. Cheryl Crawford, with On e Same Breath, is transitioning her practice more toward at-home and lifestyle work, and with that, On e Same Breath and ABCBreathe have merged into one program under Andrade's guidance. After 33 years spearheading On e Same Breath, Crawford said she felt Andrade was the right person to take the lead because of the significant role Andrade has played in moving the initiative forward, and because Macon is "in the heart of Georgia." Andrade's confidence in her practice LEARN MORE ABCBreathe offers yoga classes for youth ranging from ages 3 to 16 at Sparks Yoga. Groups, private lessons and family options are all socially distanced and available outdoors. For more information, visit ABCBreathe.org. SUBSCRIBE ONLINE MACONMAGAZINE.COM macon macon Celebrating the good life & great stories magazine hasn't faltered despite the uncertainty and upheaval of routine that is being felt globally. "e ultimate goal would be to create a society that has better emotional intelligence and awareness, and connection to themselves and each other — to create this generation of children who turn into adults who make decisions based on their emotional awareness and their connection to each other," Andrade said. "We're all going through this together. is is hard, and the more we move through challenging times, the more we come out better in the end." 54 maconmagazine.com

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