SPRING MINDFULNESS THEME: “GENTLE BREEZES AND BLUEBIRDS”
The calm breeze of spring is all around us, and we can tune in to this to help feel relaxed and peaceful. As cold winter air comes to an end, let's awaken our senses to all the positive that springtime can bring us with these practices below! 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."
We hope you enjoy this activity pack with ideas to bring peace and calm into your day.
May you be safe. May you be healthy. May you be loved. We are here for you, for them.
spring mindfulness activities for children
Click here for the “Lotus Through Mud” Meditation
nature walk
Identify birds you see and hear with the Merlin Bird App by The Cornell Lab
SPRING MEDITATION WITH JEN ARMSTRONG: “LOTUS THROUGH MUD”
Get cosy, close your eyes, and settle in with this calming, healing meditation for Spring by Jen Armstrong, MSc (12 minutes).
We have created another spring theme: “Breaking Through Like a Lotus” which you can access below.
“Breaking Through Like A Lotus”
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.
more mindfulness activities for parents, teachers, and those who work with children
“You Are Not Alone”
Remember that we are all the same. We are all made of the same materials, we experience the same feelings, go through pain, struggles and anger, but we all too easily think we are alone in this. We are not alone. We are here together. Remind yourself of this when you struggle.
“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