ALBY & FRIENDS
We hope you enjoy our new animated series, Alby & Friends, in collaboration with Family Support, Hammersmith & Fulham! The series, set in Hammersmith & Fulham parks, guides families through simple, mindfulness techniques that help release feelings of being overloaded, bring calm, and increase mental wellbeing. Practice any time you need a breather, or even as bonding activities with your children! Great for classroom breaks and as a part of a Social-Emotional Learning curriculum too.
ANIMATIONS BY Beluga AnimatioN LONDON; a team which has previously created animations for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, Imperial College Hospital and Grayzoo.
“Let’s find our strength” ~ LION’S BREATH WITH ALBY AND SAMMY THE LION
FURNIVAL GARDENS, HAMMERSMITH, LONDON
“self-acceptance” ~ RAINBOW BREATH WITH ALBY & ANKY
RAVENSCOURT PARK, HAMMERSMITH, LONDON
“Standing Tall” ~ TREE POSE WITH ALBY AND MAGICAL TREE
BISHOPS PARK, FULHAM, LONDON
more mindful activities for homes and classrooms
“Breaking Through Like A Lotus Through Mud and Water”
Lighter days are ahead. Just like the lotus flower, we can move through even the toughest of challenges and murky water, emerging stronger and more beautiful on the other side. Feel your roots grounding you into the earth… Feel your gentle heartbeat and slow down the breath…. Feel connected to yourself, and to nature… It is within us to rise through challenge, just as the lotus flower does.
“Gentle Breezes and Bluebirds”
There is a weather proverb that states: “Bluebirds are a sign of spring, warm weather and gentle south breezes.” (The Old Farmer’s Almanac). Along with this, the spiritual meaning of bluebirds includes love, peace, trust, dedication and positive change. We thought this would make for a relevant theme right now, and the idea of being gentle on yourself too. Try the mantra: "I am peaceful. I find softness in my heart. May I be gentle on myself."