THEME: “INNER STRENGTH”
As we prepare for the new school year, let’s check back in with finding our inner strength. Day to day, we can help ourselves by finding moments to breathe, move and meditate, which can aid our ability to refocus and find strength. We hope you enjoy these mindful activities you can do either on your own, or with your little ones!
MEDITATION/VISUALISATION: “BRAVE EAGLE SOARS”
Time: 8 minutes
When to practice: FOR CALMING TIME AND TO INVITE BRAVERY INTO THE DAY
Get comfortable and lay down on your backs. Imagine you are an eagle flying high up in the sky! You are a beautiful and strong eagle with huge wings, flying higher and higher. What do you see below you as you fly? Enjoy the journey and feel relaxed here.
Your body is still and light as you float slowly and gracefully through the sky. I wonder what can you see around you? You are free to fly wherever you wish! Where would you like to go...
Follow along with with Jen in the audio link for this relaxing meditation.
MINDFUL MOMENTS
Breathing exercise: “eagle breath”
Let’s find our strong, brave Eagle Breath! Start by standing tall with your legs apart and arms by your sides. You can even close your eyes here! Take a big, deep breath in as you slowly bring your arms up by your sides like your beautiful strong wings, then slowly breathe out of your mouth as you gently lower them back down. You can also do this for your little ones by sitting on the floor with them, and gently raising and lowering their arms too. Practice a few times to feel strong and brave!
(watch the video below FOR GUIDANCE WITH JEN)
“BRAVE EAGLE” MANTRA FOR CHILDREN
INNER STRENGTH MANTRA FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
RELAXING BACKGROUND MUSIC
Our recommendations this month for when you need to invite calm into the classroom, or as background music for your breathing exercises and/or yoga.
WITH GRATITUDE
