Breathing Exercises Promote Mindfulness and Calmness at Seattle School At TOPS K-8, there is a different kind of academics. Heads are down, eyes are closed — but not out of boredom. Every day, teacher Kristy Herrmann reminds her students to just breathe. “It’s part meditation, part mindfulness, taught through a cute character in the program, Mind Yeti.*” The activities focus on feelings and frustrations. The students are also encouraged to pour those emotions out. * Mind Yeti is not accepting new users at this time. Read More Read More at Q13 Fox News