Take a Breath
Take up the challenge. Pick a technique that feels right for you and practice each day ... for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or however long works for you. As you practice and find your inner calm, so will those around you.
Very importantly:
Very importantly:
- Learn and practice these when completely calm before trying to encourage a young person to use them when upset in any way;
- Always encourage a young person to find a space in which they feel comfortable; and,
- Never make a young person close their eyes if they don't want to.
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Te Hā, the Breath of LifeFor Māori, mindfulness practices for healing and wellbeing enhance the connection to Te Ao Wairua (the spiritual world) and Te Ao Turoa (the natural world). - Mindfulness Education Group Read the legend of Hineahuone, the first woman; the first to breathe, to touch, to feel, to hold, to know, to experience everything of the newly created world.
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Take a Breathe Song“Take A Breath” (The Self-Reg Song) is both tuneful and calming, and provides simple ways, such as breathing slowly in and out, to feel better when feelings are beginning to overwhelm. Teachers and parents alike will find it helpful when children feel stress. An upbeat song for young children, promoting the use of breath, humming and movement to help bring a sense of calm.
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Belly Breathe with ElmoSing along with Elmo, then have a go at belly breathing yourself. Lie on your back on the floor in a nice quiet space with your favourite toy on your belly. Feel it rise and sink with each slow, gentle breathe.
Rainbow BreathingFind a comfy place to sit and get ready to make some rainbows. Follow along to feel calmer, more relaxed and more energised. If you enjoy this, teach a friend, your family, or your teacher.
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Mindful Breathing with MojoWatch Mojo teach us how to deep-breath, follow along, and then share with someone about how your body feels. Practice each day to get better at it, and notice the difference you feel.
4 -7- 8 BreathingWhether you want to feel more chilled out or are trying to get to sleep, this breathing pattern will help. Count slowly and breathe gently to tell your body it is safe to relax.
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Hikitia te Hā – YogaIncrease awareness of te hā by practicing hikitia te hā daily. Developed by Rawiri Hindle and supported by the 'All Right?' campaign.
Controlled breathingJoin Caren and her dog Willow as they show you three different breathing techniques to help promote calm. She uses the term Pranayama which simply means controlled breathing.
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Deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness. Breathing techniques help you feel connected to your body - it brings your awareness away from the worries in your head and quiets your mind. - The American Stress Institute To explore more about the history of deep breathing practices across cultures, as well as some of the more recent neuroscientific perspectives, read the article Proper Breathing Brings Better Health.
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