Split – Healthy Habits Start in the Classroom – Learning Through the Mediterranean Lifestyle

Course Description

Boost Your Well-being in a Calm and Inspiring Setting

Do you want to feel more grounded, energized, and connected—in your personal life as well as in your classroom? This course is created for teachers and educators who wish to enhance their mental and physical well-being by drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean lifestyle. Through a blend of mindfulness practices, gentle movement, nutrition insights, and cultural experiences, you’ll discover practical ways to build healthier habits for yourself and your students.

Whether your goal is to reduce stress, improve everyday routines, or bring more positivity into your school environment, this course offers hands-on activities and simple tools to support your well-being and positively influence those around you.

Experience the Mediterranean Lifestyle—and Bring It Into Your Classroom

During the course, participants will immerse themselves in key elements of Mediterranean living, known for promoting balance, community, and a slower rhythm of life. You will take part in daily sessions of yoga and guided meditation to increase focus and relaxation, enjoy tastings of traditional Mediterranean dishes, and learn about the idea of pomalo—a local attitude that encourages taking things slowly and appreciating the present moment.

You will also connect with Dalmatian intangible heritage, from traditional customs and music to storytelling and communal values, all of which contribute to a healthier, more connected way of living.

Through reflective activities, outdoor sessions, and collaborative workshops, you’ll explore how to integrate these habits into your everyday routine as well as into your school culture. You will leave with practical strategies to support your own well-being and help your students and colleagues flourish.

Learn Through Nature, Movement, and Mindfulness

Our expert trainers will guide you through a variety of activities designed to enhance well-being and inspire positive change. From movement-based learning and nature walks to digital wellness sessions and breathing exercises, the course introduces a step-by-step approach to building a healthier lifestyle.

We take our Erasmus sessions outdoors—by the sea, along the river, and in natural surroundings. Together, participants practice mindfulness, support one another, and discuss the emotional and physical reasons behind how we feel. You’ll learn approaches for reducing stress, letting go of tension, and reconnecting with the beauty already present in your life.

You will also discover how these methods can be used in your classroom and how mindful, healthy living can be modeled for students. As an educator, your mindset and habits shape classroom culture, and this course will help you demonstrate the values of balance, presence, and well-being.

Learning Outcomes

1. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
2. Recognize the main principles of the Mediterranean lifestyle and apply them in daily life
3. Use yoga and meditation practices to enhance well-being and introduce them to students
4. Understand the benefits of the Mediterranean diet through tasting sessions and hands-on workshops
5. Embrace the pomalo philosophy and bring calmness into everyday school routines
6. Appreciate the role of outdoor learning and physical movement in supporting emotional and mental health
7. Gain practical ideas for encouraging mindfulness and healthy habits in the classroom
8. Share their knowledge with students, colleagues, and the wider school community through simple everyday practices

THE COURSE FEE INCLUDES

• Free Split walking tour – with the local expert guide (included);
• Full programme of study sessions ( minimum 25 hours per week );
• Course materials;
• Certificate of attendance;
• Europass, on request
• Learning Agreement, on request
• Corporate/discount accommodation prices ;
• Visits to local institutions;
• Personalized support;
• Expertise of Local Provider on location during the mobility;
• Free WIFI internet;
• Coffee and tea breaks;
• Administration costs.

Work on your professional and personal development under Erasmus+ network, build strong relationships with your colleagues from all over Europe and explore amazing culture and nature in Croatia’s beautiful city of Split !