Calm Breathwork for Children

In just 2 minutes this breathwork practice will help kids decrease anxiety and regulate their emotions. A simple tool to help reset and calm the class after lunch, before a test, prior to school camp or through school transitions. An easy win for teachers bringing more mindfulness into the classroom!

Transcript

So start with a nice straight posture. Ears above shoulders, Shoulders above hips. Pop your hands on your belly. To help you feel your breathing. Can you close your mouth? And breathe in and out your nose. Notice the air moving in and out of your nostrils. Breathe so softly that you can't hear your breathing. Some of you may like to close down your eyes and some of you may like to keep your eyes open. Can you feel your breathing in your hands on your belly? See if you can bring your breath into your belly and feel it in your hands. As you inhale, You make your belly grow bigger. And as you exhale, Can you make your belly smaller? Inhale. Your belly moves out. And exhale, Your belly moves in. Breathe in and feel your belly push into your hands. Breathe out, Feel your belly move away from your hands. And focus on really feeling your breath in your belly. Bringing the breath into the belly. Can help us quickly calm down. And settle our mind. Release all control of your breathing. And let your breath settle. In a moment, A bell will signal the end of this practice. Try and keep your eyes closed if they're closed until the sound stops. And when you're ready, You might like to gently blink your eyes open and bring your attention back to the room.