MINDFUL FAMILY TOOLBOX
There’s a high chance you are feeling overloaded on a continuous basis these days. There is a lot we can not control which can be scary, but there are few things we can: Taking deep breaths, being present in the moment, flowing with uncertainty, being kind and compassionate to ourselves and others, snuggling your pets, and nurturing your children. When your brain is spinning and your heart is hurting, we would like to present these activities and ideas, that will help bring you back to the present moment, and inject a dose of calm and relief into those trying times.
We are here for you, for them.
Love, Dana and Jen x
MINI FAMILY YOGA SESSION: “HELLO SUN, HELLO EARTH”
BRAVERY mantra for children
ACTIVITY: NATURE MANDALA
Explore and see what you can find in your garden, doorstep or park that you could make into a mandala. The therapeutic nature of making mandalas is wonderful, and is also a chance to teach your little ones that things change, seasons change, and difficult times will come and go.
ACTIVITY: make your own tipi
MORE mindful breathing techniques WITH JEN
breathing ball
Breathing Ball
The breathing ball is an excellent toy to help introduce mindful breathing to your children. They love the shape and colours and how it expands and contracts to help them with their inhales and exhales. You can easily buy breathing balls online at Amazon. Just be careful if you have several children, they will all want to use the breathing ball if you only have one! It’s a great time to practice “patience” if so.
In the video below, Jen leads you through a mini mindful-breathing session using the ball.
TREE POSE FOR FOCUS AND CALM:
A QUICK DEMO BY AXEL AND MINI-SESSION BY JEN
ADDITIONAL CALMING TOOLBOX ACTIVITIES
Calm ~ Mindful Toolbox by Jen Armstrong
Manage stress responses through calming family yoga & mindfulness.
Healing ~ Mindful Toolbox by Jen Armstrong
Let’s help ease the “Chitta vritti” worrying mind.
Bravery and Courage ~ Mindful Toolbox by Jen Armstrong
Daily activities to help you build resilience and strength.
A REMINDER: YOU ARE BRAVE, YOU ARE COURAGEOUS, YOU ARE SAFE.
BUILDING STRONG, PEACEFUL, RESILIENT HEARTS THROUGH THE MAGIC OF BEING HERE.
Love, Dana and Jen x