THEME: “LIGHTER DAYS AHEAD”

The past year has presented its challenges for all of us, including for the little ones around us! Alongside the normal challenges of trying to figure out the world around them, they had to manage lots of sudden shifts and changes in our behaviour and way of life too. Now, as we settle into a new chapter at school, let's remember to bring in some joy and lightness into the classroom, which we hope this months mindful toolkit can help with. As always, embrace what works for you and leave what doesn’t serve you.

MEDITATION: “LOTUS THROUGH WATER”

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Time: 9 minutes

When to practice: to bring love and light into the classroom

We have been through a lot, but remember there are lighter days ahead. Just like the lotus flower, we can move through even the toughest of challenges and mirky water, emerging stronger and more beautiful on the other side.

Feel your roots grounding you into the ground. Feel your gentle heartbeat and begin to slow down the breath. Feel connected to yourself, and to nature. It is within us to rise through challenge, just as we find in nature.

Grab a blanket and get cosy. Simply click on the video, put your listening ears on, and settle in.

We are here for you, for them.

YOGA MOVEMENT WITH INFANTS

Gentle, engaging movements you can do in the classroom with the little ones.

(FOLLOW ALONG WITH JEN IN THE VIDEOs BELOW.)

Breathing exercise: SUNSHINE BREATH

Begin seated in Easy Pose, cross-legged on the floor or sat on a chair with your feet hip width apart. Inhale into your nose as you reach your arms over your head, palms touch together at the top as you look up to the thumbs, then gently exhale out of your nose as you lower your hands to your heart. Breathe slowly and softly with the movement, and repeat this at least 3-5 times.