THEME: STILLNESS AND PEACE

“LET’S FIND A MOMENT OF STILLNESS”

Sometimes we simply need to find a moment in our day to be still, to find a sense of inner peace and let go of all of the demands, responsibilities and worries that cloud our minds and our ability to be present. This month serves to do exactly this!

Enjoy the next 30 days exploring the breath, meditation, and yoga poses, all here to draw in a sense of peace when everything is feeling a little too much.

There is so much pressure on you and your little ones, and on top of that, the fear and anxiety you are likely feeling as a result of the state of the world only makes things heavier. When stress is heightened like this, it’s not sustainable to try and brush it aside and wish for it to go away as it will only build up. Rather, it’s very important to pause and rein things in, be still, to find a sense of inner peace and let go of the stressors that cloud our minds and affect our ability to be present. This is vital not just for you, but for your little ones too.

Let’s use this program to find moments of stillness in the classroom, to draw in a sense of peace when everything feels like it’s a little too much, either for the little ones or for you as teachers. This program includes some calming group yoga poses and breathing, peaceful mantras and some lovely relaxing music too!

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GUIDED MEDITATION

Watch the short explainer video by Jen, that describes how to settle in with a meditation.

“it’s peaceful by the ocean” meditation

This month is centred upon finding those moments of stillness and peace within the day. When everything is getting a little too much, find a moment to pause, to replenish, to give back to yourself, even if just for a few moments.

Time: 9 minutes

When to practice: WHEN YOU NEED A MOMENT OF STILLNESS

For the next few minutes you will be led through a guided meditation. All you have to do is to listen to the words. Try to stay still and relaxed in the body and mind if you can, but don’t worry if you wiggle or your mind gets a little busy at times. Know you can come back to the words, to the body, and to the breath.

Find a nice comfortable laying down position. Take any pillows or blankets that might make you feel more comfortable (Maybe turn down the lights too!) Make sure you are warm and cosy, and once you’ve made final wriggles and shuffles, then begin to close the eyes. If it helps maybe place a jumper or scarf over your eyes so less light comes through.

So are you ready? Is your body floppy? Let’s begin!

Simply click on the video and settle in. We are here for you, for them.

BREATHING EXERCISE: FIVE FINGER BREATH

Hold up your right hand, place your left index finger on the outer edge of your right little finger. When you breathe in, go up your right little finger tracing it to the top, and as you breathe out, go down the finger. Repeat this for all the fingers and thumb, and take a pause every time you are at the top of a finger, and then the bottom too. Take your time, and enjoy the stillness and peace to help you calm the nervous system when feeling overwhelmed.Repeat as many times as needed.

Watch the video below for guidance from Jen!

PEACEFUL MANTRA

“I am here. I am calm like the ocean. I am at peace.” Follow along with Jen for this mantra that will help soothe any anxious feelings. This is a lovely mantra you can do with your classroom before an activity, or before nap time to help with a calming atmosphere.

Olivia The Otter Finds A Moment Of Peace

yoga poses and movement

These poses are here this month to help bring peace and stillness into your day. Remember to take your time with the poses, practice slowly and with care, and don’t forget to slow down your breath!

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF STILLNESS

Everyone comes into a circle and goes into Child’s Pose with their arms extended into the middle of the circle. Put on some relaxing music and enjoy a moment of stillness together. Babies can be in the middle or next to the adults and toddlers here.

a circle of peaceful waves

Everyone sits in a circle with legs stretched out, babies laying down in front of them or toddlers sitting up in the circle. Take a big breath in and stretch up tall! Fold forward, tickle babies on their bellies and stretch over to the other side. Find a moment of stillness in each side stretch.

hello sun! hello earth!

Toddlers can follow along and babies can lay down and watch! A moving meditation to help reconnect to the breath and find inner peace.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

CALMING music

We have offered these music selections, to use during any of your activities and/or quiet time. It’s even lovely music to have in the background while you’re doing schoolwork with the little ones, reading, before nap time, and any time you want to bring a sense of calm of comfort into the classroom.