Compassion
Throughout these weeks, we will gain an understanding of the term compassion and what it means to have and express compassion towards ourselves and others.
Week 1
Positive Affirmation: I am a great kid and a great friend.
Breathing Activity: Join your Breath
Guided Meditation: Reflecting on Joy
Yoga Pose: Shoulder stand
Activity: What is compassion? Compassion is..
Week 2
Positive Affirmation: I support others withlove and kindness.
Breathing Activity: Breathing Buddies
Guided Meditation: When I Felt Special
Yoga Pose: Camel
Week 3
Positive Affirmation: I show others I care.
Breathing Activity: Sun Breathing
Guided Meditation: My Favorite Place
Yoga Pose: Snail
Activity: How can we show compassion to strangers and animals?
Week 4
Positive Affirmation: I am perfect just the way I am.
Breathing Activity: Hugging Breath
Guided Meditation: What I Like About Me
Yoga Pose: Butterfly
Activity: I Can Show Compassion book
In depth...
Week 1
Breathing exercise: Join your Breath: Join the rhythm of your in-breath and out-breath with a friend, so that you are breathing in and out together.
Week 2
Breathing Exercise: Breathing Buddies: Lay down on your back and put a stuffed animal on your tummy. As you breathe in and out, watch your stuffed animal go in and out.
Week 3
Week 3: Sun Breathing: As you breathe in through your nose, you will slowly lift both of your arms straight up over your head. As you breathe out through your nose, you will slowly lower your arms.
Week 4
Breathing exercise: Hugging Breath: Close your eyes, give yourself a hug, and gently breath in and out.