Mindfulness

Mindfulness Introduction.mp4

Mindfulness Introduction

Watch this video for an explanation of what Mindfulness is, and why it is important.

Fun Fact: Brayden Holtby (an NHL hockey player) uses Mindfulness to help him perform his best during hockey games!

Mindful Listening.mp4

Mindful Listening

Choosing to pay attention to only what our ears are hearing is one tool that we can use to help us to feel calm.

Relaxing Music.mp4

Relaxing Music for Mindfulness

Listening and paying attention to relaxing music is another way to help us feel calm. Choose music that you enjoy and that you find relaxing. Find a quiet place where you can get comfortable and be still while you listen. While you are listening to the music, remind yourself to focus only on what you are hearing. If you feel your mind start to wander to other thoughts, refocus your attention on what you are hearing.

Mindful Breathing Exercise.mp4

Mindful Breathing

Deep Breathing is one of the quickest ways to calm ourselves down so that we are able to make good decisions and think clearly. It also just feels great!

Mindful Breathing.mp4

"Just Breathe"

This video shows the importance of breathing in mindfulness. Taking deep breaths helps us to cope with strong emotions and to reduce stress.

Five Finger Breathing.mp4

Five Finger Breathing

This is a great tool to use for taking deep breaths. Practice this while you are calm, so that you are able to use it the next time you are experiencing strong emotions.

Mindful Walking.mp4

Mindful Walking

Take a walk outside. When you are walking, challenge yourself to choose one of the 5 senses to focus on. What sounds do you hear? What do you see? What do your feet feel like inside your shoes or as they take steps on the ground? What can you smell?

Practice focusing on your 5 senses in order to keep you brain in the present moment. This helps us to feel calm.

Puppy Mind Book.mp4

Puppy Mind Book (Grades K-3)

This book explains that sometimes our minds have a tendency to wander away, just like a puppy does. Taking deep breaths helps us to bring our mind back into the here and now so that we can focus on whatever is going on around us. The more we practice bringing our mind back when it wanders away, the better our mind will become at staying in the present moment. Mindfulness takes practice!

Parent Mindfulness Manual (1).pdf

For Parents:

The Parent Mindfulness Manual is a great resource for parents that explains what mindfulness is, the benefits of mindfulness, and how they can support their children in practicing mindfulness in their everyday lives.

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