The Art of Wellness

Evidence-Based Social Emotional Learning Tools for Teens

Fostering healthier minds & bodies

Immersive experience to learn Bharatanatyam based movement & mindfulness meditation practices that children can use anywhere, anytime

Building Inclusive Environments

Easy-to-access intercultural education and caring communities fostering important cultural conversations with peers

Creating a network of support & resilience

A community of like-minded peers, educators, and psychologists committed to empowering students to be happier, healthier, and more resilient

The Problem

  • About 1 in 5 youth will develop a mental health disorder & 1 in 10 of these kids will be impacted enough to need additional support from schools.

  • Nearly 80% of US youth are unable to access mental health services due to inadequate support systems.

  • Lack of cultural empathy within classrooms often builds environments where children are excluded and contributes to the prevalence of systematic racism.

Want to create happier, healthier, and more culturally resilient youth? Look no further.

Mindful Kala strives to build cultural empathy, inclusion, and emotional skills within our youth through classical Indian dance.

Bring Mindful Kala to You

Web App Coming in Winter 2022.

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In the meantime, Explore Our Current Programs.

Some of our collaborators & sponsors include:

  • Yale University

    Supported by the Global Health Studies Program & Global Health Fellowship at the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs

  • Yale School of Medicine

    Researchers at the Department of Psychology & Psychiatry have greatly supported in the development & research of our programming. Read about our ongoing clinical trial below.

    Clinical Trial

  • Yale TSAI Center for Innovative Thinking

    Supported by.. 2022 Summer Fellowship Accelerator, StartUp Yale - Rita Wilson Prize, 2021 Spring Accelerator, Student Milestone Grant

  • Northwestern University

    Supported by highly acclaimed researchers at Northwestern University in conducting research & development on our programming.

  • Princeton University

    Supported by the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality + Cultural Understanding & students

  • Yale School of Public Health

    Funded by The Rita Wilson Prize Fund in support of Innovation and Entrepreneurship & supported by renowned professors at the School of Public Health

  • Middleton High School

    Implemented Mindful Kala into School Health Curriculum. 500+ Students participated in Mindful Kala programming.

  • Yale School of Management

    Students have supported Mindful Kala through involvement with our marketing, pricing, and branding strategies

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  • Good Life Center

    Collaborated to bring innovative Mindful Kala programming to Yale Undergraduate & Graduate students through…

    • weekly sessions

    • randomized trial in spring 2021 - click the link below to read more

    Clinical Trial

  • Yale Student Mental Health Association

    Students have been supported in bringing Mindful Kala to Yale Campus.

  • Heart to Soul in Action

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  • Prudential Spirit of Community

    Supported us in bringing Mindful Kala programming as a COVID-19 mental health relief effort

Hear from the students…

“Dance is more than just entertainment - it is a culture and a story. I learned a lot more about the Indian culture.” - 6th Grade Student

“Not only did I learn about an innovative way to destress, I also learned about the cultural aspect of my Indian peers and I felt like it really brought us together as a community.” - 10th Grade Student

3 out of 4 Mindful Kala Participants experience less stress after completing their program

As Featured In:

  • Yale University Student Wellness News

  • National Academy of Medicine

  • PBS Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin Public Radio

  • Isthmus Newspaper

  • The Best of Sno

Interested in bringing Mindful Kala to your students?