We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to teaching social-emotional resiliency through mindfulness.
Founded in 2010, Shanthi Project teaches brain-based mindfulness techniques such as controlled movement, breathing, and meditation. Students learn valuable coping and life skills that cultivate self-awareness, enhance self-esteem and promote positive emotions, helping them establish healthy and productive relationships with themselves, their families, and their communities. Shanthi Project also supports and participates in scientific research on how mindfulness and yoga benefits trauma survivors, and its approach has been proven to reverse the effects that emotional and physical trauma has on the brain.
04/06/2026
This is your reminder that our next Qigong workshop is just TWO days away... so if you haven't signed up yet, now's the time!
Qigong is a traditional Chinese practice that can help calm your nervous system, support physical health, and encourage connection within your body. Shanthi instructor Jocelyn has experienced the benefits herself — now, she's looking forward to sharing them with you!
To learn more about this upcoming workshop, visit ShanthiProject.org/events. There, you can see our full calendar of programming and RSVP for Wednesday's Qigong class.
04/03/2026
Many, many thanks to the wonderful folks over at Community Bank, N.A.! They're generously sponsoring our next Shanthi After Hours on April 8th. We're so grateful for their support of our mission!
P.S. Don't forget to RSVP to this upcoming Shanthi After Hours — it's now only 5 days away! 🖐️ To learn more, just head over to ShanthiProject.org/events or ShanthiProject.org/SAH.
04/01/2026
Last week, our instructors had the pleasure of leading a couple of Family Mindfulness Nights in the Bethlehem Area School District. Many thanks to Clearview and Spring Garden for having us!
Among other activities, these sessions included:
🎵 Using a chime to practice mindful listening
💨 Learning different mindful breaths
😝 Playing "emoji charades" to talk about feelings
What a blast! We're grateful for everyone who came by to learn about the importance of mindfulness + how to incorporate it into their families' everyday lives.
03/30/2026
Time flies — our next Shanthi After Hours is already coming up *next week!* Have you RSVP'ed yet? Now's the time!
Here's what you can look forward to at this installment of our ongoing happy hour series:
→ scoring a special prize though our basket raffle
→ enjoying Bar Torino's featured drink special (including a discounted mocktail option)
→ meeting new people and connecting with your local mindfulness community
TGIF! We're bringing you a bit of Friday joy with some sweet photos of our mindfulness students. In these snaps, Cheston elementary schoolers demonstrate some of the mindful breaths and practices taught to them through our Calm+Kind+Focused programming.
In case you're new here, CKF is Shanthi Project's foundational program: an evidence-based, in-class curriculum that supports students' mental health and wellbeing. Instruction is tailored by grade level and teaches practical tools that help students cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, mindful listening, and more. Plus, it's fun — look at those smiles!
03/24/2026
If you missed your chance with our limited-edition Valentine's merch, have no fear—we just dropped another design on our online store!
Our new Shanthi Project-branded Pathway to Peace collection advocates for the values we hold near and dear. As a mindfulness organization, compassion, tolerance, kindness, empathy, and peace are central to our work. 💙
This messaging is available on comfy cotton tees and hoodies. Take a look at our shop (ShanthiProject.org/store) to browse the full collection! A portion of each sale supports our mission of mindfulness education.
03/20/2026
After a long winter, spring has sprung at Shanthi Project HQ! ☀️ Over the next month, we're bringing back your favorite programs, including Mindful Mondays, Qigong, and Gratitude and Grace. Our next Shanthi After Hours is on the horizon, too. Mark your calendar—because we'd love to see you in downtown Easton this spring!
To RSVP and register for these upcoming events and programs, head over to ShanthiProject.org/events. There, you'll find our full calendar, featuring more details about each of these offerings.
03/18/2026
The digital landscape is constantly changing, but mindfulness is a powerful tool to help us navigate it with balance and intention. Last week, our Senior Director of Programs Sarah led a presentation at Donegan Elementary exploring this theme.
In partnership with JOSHWAY, Shanthi Project kicked off a 4-part series tackling various aspects of Digital Wellness. Over the course of her presentation, Sarah talked with families about mental health, practicing mindful behaviors, and cultivating control in a technology-filled world.
The intersection of mindfulness and tech is increasingly relevant — so leading this workshop was a privilege. Thanks for having us, JOSHWAY!
03/16/2026
Do you have four minutes to spare? Stop scrolling, find a comfortable position, and follow along to our newest guided mindfulness practice.
This video features a variation on the classic 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. In this practice, Shanthi instructor Annie helps you slow down, breathe, and notice each of your five senses.
One month until our first Shanthi After Hours of the year! Mark your calendars and RSVP now — it's going to be a good one.
We'll be holding this Shanthi After Hours in the beautiful space at Bar Torino. Throughout the evening, our lovely hosts will offer a featured drink special, including a discounted mocktail option. They'll kindly be donating 15% of all food and wine sales back to Shanthi Project!
In support of our mission, we'll also be holding a big basket raffle with lots of great prizes.
Come along for good vibes, great company, and the chance to contribute to building mental health and well-being throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. More info at ShanthiProject.org/SAH.
03/05/2026
Spring is in the air, and our Mindful Mondays are BACK. We can't wait to see you bright and early next week!
As a reminder, this is a weekly series designed for adults, held at our studio in Easton. Each Mindful Monday session is split into two parts: an original guided meditation for part one, and a group discussion or activity for part two. We'll reflect on our practice and chat about the challenges and gifts of being human.
Each Mindful Monday has a suggested donation of $10/session, collected either on-site or by reserving your spot on our website. However, walk-ins are welcome, and no pre-registration is required.
Learn more at ShanthiProject.org/events. See you on Monday! 👋
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TEACHING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESILIENCY THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS.
Shanthi Project is a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit providing evidence-based mindfulness services to more than 4,000 children and adults annually across the Greater Lehigh Valley and New Jersey. Committed for more than a decade to education and advocacy, we are an established agency in the Trauma-Informed Education Movement, and the local authority on building resilience in an increasingly complex 21st-century world.
We offer the benefits of mindfulness, which increase mind-body self-awareness, reduce stress and improve focus. Our work promotes positive emotions that help others learn important skills to establish, or re-establish, healthier and more productive relationships at home, school, work, and within their communities.
We are led by passionate individuals and a team of certified teachers who are trusted by a variety of community partners in Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, as well as Warren County, New Jersey. During the 2019-2020 school year, Shanthi Project worked with 44 schools in 10 districts, teaching 4,000 students in 168 classrooms, and supporting more than 250 teachers and support staff throughout the area.
