Nourishing Breaths

Practice

Reflection

• Where did you feel your breath best? (this can be done by raising hands)

• What do you notice about how you feel when you pay attention to your breathing?

• Who can share an example where it would be helpful for you to pay attention to your breathing this past week?

• When would be a good time to pause and pay attention to your breathing this week?

• The Hoberman sphere can be introduced here. Video and fact sheet: https://www.healthykidslearnmore.com/Healthy-Kids-Learn-More/Educator-Resources/Take-5ive/Focus-and-Attention-K4-8

• Take 5 can be introduced as well. Take 5 is another way to introduce the breath. https://www.healthykidslearnmore.com/Healthy-Kids-Learn-More/Educator-Resources/Take-5ive/Focus-and-Attention-K4-8

Concepts

• Focusing on the breath is core practice for attention and emotional regulation. It draws our attention to sensations in the physical body and away from thoughts and emotions. It allows the brain to focus on what we are doing right now.

• Focusing on the breath is also known to be one of the most effective practices to calm the body and mind.

Closing

• Try focusing on where you feel your breath best once a day for the following week.