THEME: “I CaN be a happy hippo!”

This month we focus on being “Happy Hippos!” The activities in this theme will help us develop our inner confidence as we enter the colder months, while focusing on our third energy center to help build inner fire and strength. Stretching out the core, and practicing our powerful breathing technique this month also serves to aid feelings of confidence, mental balance and energy.

Enjoy bringing this theme into your classrooms and as always, take what you need and leave what doesn’t serve you!

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“HAPPY HIPPO MEDITATION”

Time: 11 minutes

When to practice: TO RELAX, AND BUILD INNER CONFIDENCE

Let's settle in, close the eyes and relax whole body. Imagine you're a happy hippo laying in the sunshine, feeling the warmth on your belly and face! Let yourself be really floppy like a relaxed hippo ~ You are in the perfect place! Sink into stillness and peace here.

Grab a blanket and get cosy. You can do this anytime yourself, with your students, or with your family members too. Simply click on the audio link and settle in.

RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES to BUILD CONFIDENCE

These poses and movements serve to support a sense of inner strength and silliness! Have fun with it and find confidence and balance.

(FOLLOW ALONG WITH JEN IN THE VIDEOs BELOW.)

Breathing exercise: “HIPPO BREATH”

Don’t forget to bring some fun and connect the voice and breath with this breathing technique, all while you can get rid of some of the stale air at the base of your lungs!

This breathing techniques is to be avoided if you are pregnant or have a heart, spinal, or respiratory condition.