If every eight year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation
~ Dalai Lama
Our Mission
To assist and inspire students’ mental health and wellbeing through meditations and Mindful Minutes.
To serve teachers with effective researched-based meditations and grab-and-go resources to deliver them with ease into their classrooms.
To help our listeners worldwide discover a little more wellbeing one meditation at a time.
Rationale
Mindful Minutes are becoming a daily practice for many schools, especially with mental health at the forefront for so many of us during these unbelievable times. Meditation is an all-encompassing proactive and reactive mental health strategy that has proven to be as effective as antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications after eight weeks. Regular meditation improves positive emotions, memory, learning, retention of information, and concentration. Moreover, meditation improves interpersonal relationships by enhancing empathy and compassion for others.
Meditation is inarguably the perfect support to education and we endeavour to support teachers to making the inclusion of this practice as effortless and impactful as possible.
Our Story
A message from Dreamwalkers Meditations Creative Director Tyler Boyle:
“Being a meditator myself, I wanted to share the benefits of the practice with my elementary school students so I began Dreamwalkers Meditation Club with a colleague of mine. There was a lack of free high-quality child-centred guided meditations available on YouTube so I began creating my own.
The club grew quickly, with parents and teachers beginning to attend alongside the students. After observing an improvement in the children’s mood, cognitive flexibility and focus, parents began asking how they could support this practice at home and teachers began asking how they could use these meditations in their classroom. To address these requests, Dreamwalkers Meditations as an educational and mental wellness support was born.”
Dreamwalkers Meditations are being used in more than seven school boards in Ontario - and counting. Several schools play Dreamwalkers Mindful Minutes over the announcements every day for the whole school to take part simultaneously.
Meditation is an evidence-based proactive mental health strategy with teachers reporting immediate results after just one session, and longer sustained results when used daily. Short-term effects are calmer students with increased focus, decreased chatter and increased resilience in both academics and social interactions. The longterm impact is greater self-regulation, healthier interactions, positive sense of Self and increased body awareness.
It’s not a wonder that the Dreamwalkers Community is growing so quickly. This is mindfulness made easy!*
About Tyler
Tyler Boyle stands at the forefront of educational innovation as an international edutainer, acclaimed TEDx presenter, and host, known for his transformative impact in improving behavioural health in schools through meditation. His expertise as a Meditation Mentor is distinguished by his groundbreaking program, Dreamwalkers Meditations, which has been instrumental in alleviating classroom chaos, enhancing emotional intelligence, and elevating student engagement in classrooms.
Tyler’s own teaching journey, spanning over twenty years, is marked by prestigious accolades including the Prime Ministers Award of Teaching Excellence, the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario Award for his humanitarian contributions and top-ranking recognition from the OTIP Award of Teaching Excellence. His work with Moving EDGEucation as a consultant and ‘EDGEucator’ underscores his commitment to holistic child wellness, encompassing the body, brain, and being.
Tyler’s insights are sought after at influential conferences such as Learning and Teaching for Tomorrow, Provoking Curriculum Encounters, and the Ontario Healthy Schools Conference. His innovative methods have not only gained recognition in Professionally Speaking Magazine but they have also shaped Ontario Ministry of Education initiatives.
Collaborating with numerous School Boards, including Simcoe County, Trillium Lakelands, Renfrew and Bluewater, Boyle’s strategies have proven effective across a variety of diverse communities. His resources are a daily touchstone for youth professionals across North America and beyond, providing practical, no-prep solutions to foster tranquility and connection in thousands of classrooms globally.
In addition to his impactful work in schools, Tyler Boyle’s thought leadership expands beyond, supporting organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Ontario Educational Leadership Center and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Through Dreamwalkers Meditations, Tyler Boyle emerges as the quintessential mentor for teachers navigating the challenges of bustling classrooms. His science-backed Mindful Minutes and Behavioural Health strategies are vital tools for managing overwhelm and cultivating a peaceful learning environment. Tyler Boyle is not just an educator; he is a visionary reshaping the educational landscape with mindfulness and wellbeing at its core.
Find out more about Tyler’s other Projects at tylercboyle.com
*Created alongside Janet Gracey, co-creator and co-visionary of the beginnings of Dreamwalkers.