Curtis Smith
Meditation Teacher
Motivational speaker and educator Curtis Smith has transformed thousands of lives by using music, movement, art and writing to activate the science-based benefits of mindfulness. Now the founder of Moment of Mindfulness, Smith has expanded his portfolio of clients to communities that benefit from culturally responsive mindfulness tools.
Los Angeles
California
United States
- Mindfulness
- Meditation
- Special Education
Testimonials
I am so grateful and thankful I got to be a part of this workshop. To see someone who looks like you and has knowledge and skills to help you be better, it’s like nirvana. Curtis Smith is phenomenal; he is creating a safe space with techniques to handle emotion, stress, anxiety, trauma, etc., all through meditation techniques that WILL WORK! I recommend all my brothers to give this a chance at least once. And I am sure you will be coming back every month. Informative, fun, real, and ENLIGHTENING.
Mindfulness for Men Workshop, Heal Haus
Your service in public education has been outstanding and deserves to be celebrated on numerous fronts for numerous reasons.
Director of Mindfulness in Education, Office of the First Deputy Chancellor of NYCDOE
Mr. Smith is extremely intelligent, gifted, grounded, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting scholars to achieve at high levels. He is a great mentor and role model that exemplifies strength, integrity, and support for the community.
Superintendent, NYC District 19
Featured Works
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Find Focus
Three practices to sharpen concentration.
Tame Your Triggers
Anger triggers are like a warning system for the body. Through these practices, we'll learn to identify what sets us off and why.
Heal After Loss
Three practices for finding peace in the throes of grief.
A Modern Guide to Mindfulness
Learn seven mindfulness practices that teach you how to live in the now.
3-Day Meditation Challenge
Learn the foundations of starting a meditation practice in just three short sessions.
The Key to Success in Mindfulness
In his mindfulness practice, Curtis Smith uses the same skillset that made him a highly effective basketball player.
Why Paying Attention Is Powerful
When we give something our attention, we give it power. Here's how to spend yours wisely.
Slow Down to Catch More
Are you rushing through life? Here's why slowing down can help you experience more.
How to Rewire Negative Thinking
Our minds have a natural tendency toward negativity. Here’s how to take back control.
Regain Trust After Rejection
Get back on your feet after getting a rejection letter, by remembering that no matter what happens, you are enough.
Clear Your Mind to Write
Feeling stuck with your writing? Try slowing down your thoughts for a bit to bring fresh energy to your mind and your work.
Clarity Before an Interview
It's hard to get centered and have clarity when feeling stressed and nervous, but this short meditation can help.
Study Break Power Breathing
Get a powerful boost of energy and motivation by practicing this simple 2-8-4 breath for just a couple of minutes.
Learn to Navigate Distractions
Come back to a state of concentration by doing something that may seem counterintuitive: focusing on whatever is distracting you.
Breathe Through Your Injury
Help your mind be more at ease with your pain or injury, by using your imagination to breathe into the discomfort.
Relax After a Stressful Game
Stressful game got you off balance? Let's calm your energy so you can relax and enjoy the rest of your day.
Halftime Recharge Meditation
Get energized and motivated for the second half of the game.
Find Confidence for the Game
Get a confidence boost before the big game by using the power of visualization to imagine every detail of your victory.
Chest Breathing Before Practice
Make each practice extra productive with this chest breathing exercise that will improve your focus and performance.
Breathe Before a Presentation
Feel relaxed and confident before your presentation by taking a moment to pause and connect to your breath.
Box Breathing to Zone Out
Get into a fully relaxed state with a simple breathing technique proven to instantly ease stress.
Calm Down During Finals
A simple abdominal breath will help you relax and get in the right mindset for a more productive study session.
Find Relief from Sibling Drama
Sibling stressing you out? Cultivate positive, loving emotions to get back to balance.
Find Focus During a Test
Give your best during that test by bringing back your drifting mind whenever you lose focus.
Relieve Anxiety Before Exams
Release the stress that builds up before a test, by clearing your mind from unwanted thoughts and feeling calm and ready.
Find Your Power in Loss
This guided visualization will help you reconnect with the love associated with your loss, and turn your pain into power.
Feel Loved Without the 'Likes'
Strengthen your self-love muscle so you can stop looking for outside approval.
Relax Before the Big Game
Learn how to use mindfulness as a tool to relax and gain a competitive edge before your next big game.
Bus Running Late? Meditate.
Use this mindfulness practice to calm your impatience, stress, or boredom while waiting for your ride to arrive.
Connect with Your Inner Reserves (Encore Broadcast)
Cultivate the power of mindfulness while building a temple within your physical self. Curtis Smith leads this meditation to ground your body and soothe stress and anxiety. This session was previously recorded on June 24, 2021.
Strengthen Your Focus Muscle
This simple and short meditation will help strengthen your focus muscle so you can do better in school and work.
Window Seat Meditation
This meditation will take your mind off the phone and into the present moment happening right outside your window seat.
Shower Meditation: Wash Away Stress
Next time you take a shower, experience a deeper cleanse by letting the water refresh your thoughts and emotions.
Loving-Kindness on the Go
This is a walking meditation that can be practiced whenever you're around people and you want to send them loving vibes.
Calm In-Flight Anxiety
Use the power of the breath and a simple, grounding mantra to calm your anxiety when turbulence hits.
Connect with Your Inner Reserves
Cultivate the power of mindfulness while building a temple within your physical self. Use this meditation to ground your body and soothe stress and anxiety.
Mindful Breathing for Fathers
It's important to acknowledge the power of fatherhood. This mindfulness practice will explore the immeasurable ways fathers add value through active engagement and selfless giving.
Spread Loving Vibes
Connect with the power of loving energy and learn how to apply it to yourself, to those you love, and to all humanity.
Mindful Listening
Learn how to harness your sense of hearing to help you live more in the present moment.
Body Scan for Deep Healing
Your body is your temple. Spend a few mindful moments bringing energy and healing to your physical form.
Chill Out With Mindful Breath
Cultivate calm and create clarity from within by engaging with your most valuable resource: your breath.
Michael Jordan And Mindfulness
While this is popular among athletes now, it wasn’t as widely known in the 1990s.
Make Stress Your Tool for Good
You'll experience stress as a way to spur you on to an accomplishment.
Mindfulness Belongs in Schools
The students learned to be better citizens and I learned to be a better educator.
Racing Mind? Try Meditation
Get used to being with yourself and fighting off the urge to stop because your mind is going to tell you it's not working.
Featured Works
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Clear Your Mind to Write
Feeling stuck with your writing? Try slowing down your thoughts for a bit to bring fresh energy to your mind and your work.
Study Break Power Breathing
Get a powerful boost of energy and motivation by practicing this simple 2-8-4 breath for just a couple of minutes.
Relax After a Stressful Game
Stressful game got you off balance? Let's calm your energy so you can relax and enjoy the rest of your day.
Chest Breathing Before Practice
Make each practice extra productive with this chest breathing exercise that will improve your focus and performance.
Box Breathing to Zone Out
Get into a fully relaxed state with a simple breathing technique proven to instantly ease stress.
Calm Down During Finals
A simple abdominal breath will help you relax and get in the right mindset for a more productive study session.
Training
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Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
RISE for Educators Jun 2018 - Present (6 years) -
Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science
Meditation Teacher Training in Mindfulness and Loving Kindness Apr 2018 - Present (7 years)
Education
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The College of Saint Rose
Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration 2013 - 2015 -
City University of New York–Brooklyn College
Master's Degree in Special Education and Teaching 2009 - 2011 -
University of Michigan
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government 2001 - 2005
Experience
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Director of New York Geo
The Contentment Foundation Jun 2020 - Present (4 years) -
Chief Executive Officer
Moment of Mindfulness Jan 2018 - Present (7 years) -
Founding Dean of Culture and Educator (Special and General Education)
NYC Department of Education Sep 2013 - Jan 2020 (6 years)