Shanthi Project

04/28/2026

We’re moving to a new home! 🏡

Shanthi Project is pleased to announce a new partnership with Connexions Gallery to establish a hub for community workshops and gatherings. Beginning May 1st, we will move our primary operations to the beautiful gallery space located at 213 Northampton Street in downtown Easton.

This partnership marks a significant expansion for Shanthi Project, providing dedicated access to both an indoor gallery space and a serene, sizable outdoor courtyard. The collaboration will also allow Shanthi Project to explore new, integrated programming that connects the practice of mindfulness with the transformative power of visual art.

Please note that while we are excited to be part of the Connexions community, our workshops and gatherings will primarily be hosted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. We invite you to visit our website (ShanthiProject.org/events) to view our full schedule and join us for an upcoming session, and we look forward to seeing you at Connexions Gallery soon!

04/27/2026

One final reminder about our Qigong workshop this Wednesday evening! This is one of our favorite programs to host, so we hope you'll join us. All funds raised will support our mission of bringing mindfulness education to students across the Lehigh Valley!

Read more below, then get your tickets at ShanthiProject.org/events.

04/24/2026

Another feel-good post! ☀️ As the school year winds down, our instructors are beginning to wrap up their in-class mindfulness programming. For weeks, we've been teaching children how to cultivate self-awareness, exercise compassion for themselves and others, manage anxiety, and lots more.

Now, Shanthi instructor Jessie has taken sweet pics with some of her students. Their mindfulness sessions may have ended, but the social and emotional skills they've learned will stay with them!

04/21/2026

Since 2024, Shanthi Project has brought "Bridge to Middle School" programming to fifth grade classrooms around the Lehigh Valley. An adaptation of our Calm+Kind+Focused curriculum, this program helps students prepare for transitioning out of elementary school—teaching them skills to cope with change and stress, process strong emotions, and nurture healthy peer relationships.

The pictures below are from a recent lesson about gratitude with our Bridge to Middle School fifth graders! They were instructed to spend one minute drawing or writing what they're grateful for. As Shanthi instructor Annie shared, "the students were very mindful in this practice of writing or drawing their gratitudes." So sweet!

04/15/2026

Listen to Kim Hopkins, Shanthi Project's Executive Director, on Magellan Health's newest podcast episode! Kim talks about our mindfulness programming in Lehigh Valley schools, shares how Shanthi Project collects important impact data, and discusses mental health stigma with John Lees.

If you want to learn more about our work and explore the evidence-based, science-backed impact of mindfulness, give it a listen. Just head to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HremKTFx7S4

A new episode of Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania's Behavioral Health Matters podcast is now available to listen!

This episode features host John Lees, Magellan's member and family advocate for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, joined by guest Kim Hopkins, executive director, Shanthi Project.

On this episode, the two will discuss teaching social-emotional resiliency through the practice of mindfulness. Listen to the full episode now: https://mgln.info/41fstXw

04/14/2026

Wow — that's all we can say! Last week's Shanthi After Hours was a big success, bringing together our amazing community members and raising $2,000 in support of our mission. Many, many thanks are due to all those who played a role in the event's success.

First, thanks to Shanthi Project's fund development committee for all their help and support. Next, to Henna Chakra for providing onsite henna designs to guests + donating to Shanthi Project.

We're also sending gratitude to the basket raffle donors who provided some incredible prizes: Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Bodacious Hair & Body, The Journey Home, Crayola Experience, Book & Puppet Co., Bar Torino, Skinterest Skincare Boutique, Salon Authentic, and Shammy Shine.

Finally, we're sending a HUGE thanks to our friends at Bar Torino who opened up their truly gorgeous space for the event. We're so grateful for the time, support, and generosity you've shown to us! With your help, Shanthi After Hours went off without a hitch! 🎉

04/10/2026

Filed under: pictures that make our heart melt. 💙
Big thanks to Shanthi instructor Jessie for capturing these sweet photos of her mindfulness students.

In some classrooms, our sessions are already coming to an end... but evidence shows that social and emotional skills have real staying power! Even after our instructors say goodbye, these students (and their teachers) will continue to build on their new foundation of mindfulness. We already can't wait to see them again!

04/08/2026

We're counting the days until Gratitude and Grace! Have you visited ShanthiProject.org/events to reserve your spot?

Next Wednesday, April 15th, join Shanthi instructor Annie for a mindfulness workshop that will allow you to ground yourself with gratitude. Through mindful breathing, movement, conversation, and a creative practice, you'll be able to slow down and connect with yourself and your community.

The session will also be accompanied by live music from the talented Meg Green!

04/07/2026

Our upcoming Shanthi After Hours will be held at Bar Torino! Get a peek of this beautiful venue in the clip below.

Join us tomorrow in downtown Easton for happy hour drinks, great vibes, and a basket raffle in support of Shanthi Project's mission. Prizes include passes to the Crayola Experience and tickets to the Phantoms' last home game — plus lots more!

RSVP on our website: ShanthiProject.org/events.

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.