Nourished Teachers was created to empower school teachers towards improved mental health and wellbeing. To lead teachers away from overwhelm, excess stress and burnout towards inner connection, clarity and joy.
It’s Alison’s vision to see classrooms full of joy and inspiration with nourished teachers leading the way.
“Teacher wellbeing is the key ingredient towards enhanced outcomes and achievements for teachers, staff and students.”
— Alison, Founder of Nourished Teachers
Nourished Teachers has also created content that supports a general audience which includes an app (Inner Calm: Wisdom & Wellness) designed to support individuals achieve a state of inner peace, cultivate wisdom, and enhance overall wellbeing. With a variety of features and resources, this app serves as a comprehensive tool for personal growth and self-care. to nurture your mind, body, and soul on a journey towards inner connection, harmony and wellbeing. The app contains content for a general audience (e.g., the meditation library and some of the courses) and content that is specifically designed to support school teachers (e.g., a teacher wellbeing community, live Q&A and targeted courses).
A variety of face-to-face and online wellbeing services are also available. These include meditation classes and Yoga Breathing Coaching for individuals, groups & corporations.
About the Course Creator
Alison Crofton is a primary school teacher with training in psychology and meditation. She feels passionate about education and ensuring the class and school environment are nurturing and nourishing for both teachers and students.
Throughout her teaching career, Alison has empowered teachers to reignite their love and joy for teaching by providing tips to reduce stress, regardless of circumstances, and find peace within. She believes this is something we can all work on for our own benefit and for the benefit of the children we teach.
Alison has over 20 years of teaching experience (K-6) in a variety of roles and settings, over 300 hours of meditation and mindfulness teacher training and many, many more hours of practical experience and independent learning.
Qualifications:
Certified Breath Coach - 2024
Advanced Certificate in Guiding and Teaching Meditation and Mindfulness - 2022
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) - 2013
Bachelor of Education - 1997
