Breathing & Mindfulness

Belly Breathing

Belly Breathing is simply taking deep breaths. Taking deep belly breaths reduces are heart rate and helps us calm down.

1. Sit comfortably with your back straight in a chair or on the ground.

2. Place your hand on your belly (Hint: You should feel your belly go up and down as you breath)

3. Inhale slowly through your nose filling your lungs and belly.

4. Exhale slowly through your mouth.

(Practice 3 times)

Mind Yeti Series

What is Mindfulness

This series may seem like it is meant only for younger students, but give it a try. Focusing on the concepts and practice can help people of all ages.

The Yeti Series Uses the following words/phrases

Hubbub- the way the inside of a person feels when the world feels overwhelming or just hard

Yeti body: a comfortable position that allows a person to focus on the ideas in the video