“RESILIENT DEER IN WINTER”
winter mindfulness activities for children and families
Just as deer feed their bodies for strength and endurance particularly leading up to colder weather, we can also feed our minds! As we enter the winter season, let’s tune in to our breath to help with calm and resilience while we build our brains. All that’s needed are a few moments to reset and refocus, enabling us to continue with a clearer mind and greater sense of inner peace. Let’s be resilient like deer!
(Find the “Resilient Deer Calming Cuties” story + activities at the end of the post!)
May you be safe. May you be healthy. May you be loved.
YOGA STORY AND CALMING MANTRA
MINDFUL MOMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Calming Cuties: “Resilient Deer In Winter”
“the leaves are falling” MEDITATION FOR CHILDREN
“The Leaves Are Falling”
(Time: 11-minutes) As the leaves fall around us, we can learn to let go of what we don't need or want. Float softly in the wind, you feel so light and free. You can go wherever you want to on this journey! (Click on the image to settle in and listen.)
ADDITIONAL MINDFULNESS Toolboxes
“Hedgehogs and Autumn Leaves”
The time has come for the seasons to change… To welcome in new beginnings…And set intentions for the coming months ahead. First, appreciate all that you are and all you have achieved so far. Take a moment to think about what you want the next few months to look like, and welcome in the change you want and need. As we enter the Autumn season, let’s settle and ground ourselves.
“I Need A Break”
We need to ground ourselves and listen to ourselves. We are all hurting at the moment... We’re all in need of healing and to receive kind, loving energy. We hope this theme helps release feelings of being overloaded and allows you to give yourself a break.
“Self Acceptance” Rainbow Theme
Sometimes we have to move through tricky feelings and tricky times. Your feelings during these tricky times are valid and ok. Acknowledge them and breathe so that you come out stronger on the other side. Just like a rainbow after a storm.
“I Am Here. I Am Grounded.”
Everything is connected - We are to one another and also towards the earth, so let’s use this time to reconnect to ourselves, to each other, and to nature.
TEDDY BEAR BELLY BREATHING
We are building strong, peaceful, resilient hearts through the magic of being here. Talk to us about helping your home, classroom or organisation integrate simple, mindfulness activities into your daily routine to help overloaded feelings.
Love, Dana and Jen x