Take a Breath: Calming Breathing Exercises For Children and Teens
Five breathing exercises for children and teens to help calm busy, overwhelmed brains and bring peace into the moment
Sometimes all you need is a moment to pause and a moment to breathe. A moment in stillness to help refocus the mind, and induce a sense of calm in the body. These breathing exercises for children and teens invite us to do just that… To take a moment to pause, and invite comfort, safety and belonging into our hearts and minds. You can use any of these options before, during and/or at the end a counselling session, at the beginning of class for a Mindful Moment, at the beginning of a test, and for parents and caregivers at home, for when your child is upset and/or before bedtime. It is ok to feel overwhelmed, and it is ok to pause when you do. Feel safe in knowing everyone feels this sometimes, and comfort in knowing how to give yourself and the little ones you support time to nurture yourselves in moments of need.
Breathing Exercises For Children and Teens: Box Breathing
Breathing Exercises For Children: Bunny Breath
Breathing Exercises For Children and Teens: Five Finger Breath
Breathing Exercises For Children and Teens: Gentle Breeze Breathing
Breathing Exercises For Children: Teddy Bear Belly Breath
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“Lotus Through Mud” Meditation For Children and Teens
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….
