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Sit in a comfortable position (older kids may want to sit criss-cross applesauce).
Rub your hands together. Wait for everyone to copy you.
Then once they have, as you breathe in reach your arms up as high as they can go.
Then, as you audibly breathe out, lower your arms to your sides.
Finally start to bring your hands behind your back, elbows pointing out to the sides, as you say aloud, “Hide your hands behind your back! Now, you’re a bumblebee!”
Forming a stinger is optional. Do so by pointing out a finger or two.
Then, buzz-buzz-buzz as you move your torso in circles!
Repeat several times until children know what to say and do.
Notice how you feel. That humming is a soothing activity because vibrations feel soothing and calming to most people.
Breath of Joy -- when you're feeling sad
How do you feel, any more joyful and alive? Oxygenating blood with breath, and combining that with active movement, can lift our moods.
Power of the Sun Breath -- when you're feeling tired
Notice how you feel -- more awakened and full of life, perhaps? Combining this breath with movement can enliven our senses and oxygenate our blood, making us feel more energized.
Ocean Breath -- when you're feeling scattered or overwhelmed
Notice how you feel -- do you feel more calm and centered? Maybe even more energized? Enjoy the feeling and try to carry it into the rest of your day with you.
Note that all of these breaths connect to nature in some way. As we reach towards wellness and shape our self-care, let's not forget the wisdom of the natural world. Children also have a fascination with and curiosity about animals, plants, and wild spaces. We can learn from them for our own greater well-being, and capitalize on that interest to guide them in reaching closer to theirs.
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