Community Circle Activities
Mindfulness Meditation:
"I Am the Change"
*Keep COVID-19 restrictions in mind, try and use large open spaces, and maintain physical distance
“Let's take a breathing break”
“Take a deep breath through your nose and make sure I can hear you...hold it in...don’t breathe out as yet...okay EXHALE through your mouth with a big sigh, make sure I can hear you”
“This time when you inhale, think of a color that makes you feel light and happy, hold it in, then let go (exhale)”
“Now, I want you to breathe in and focus on how big your stomach gets”
“Next breath, CHALLENGE TIME, inhale 6 times in one go and exhale 9 times in one go to empty out your lungs!”
"YOU ARE LOVE"
Inhale, pause, exhale, listen to the silence.
Facilitator uses hand to guide group.
Push the limits to build capacity because the POWER IS IN THE PAUSE.
Everyone in the space can be encouraged to be in a similar thought-free headspace, to be able to take in the dialogue and contribute from a place of openness and love.
Educator can gauge a time where students are relatively relaxed to facilitate an exercise like this to build capacity for when the energy is relatively higher.
Not everyone will want to sit in a circle and that is okay, everyone is welcome to start however they can and engage however much they can. Modeling acceptance, openness, and love is key!
Remind students that this is a safe space (co-construct what that term means as part of your classroom norms). We respect each other’s POV and create a space for them to share - body language, facial expressions - all of that comes into play.
Please be mindful.