BREATHING EXERCISES IN THE CLASSROOM
This article includes FREE printables and resources for Educators.
Breathing Exercises: Should I breathe through my nose or mouth?
Nose vs. Mouth? When it comes to my breathing practice, should I be breathing through my nose or through my mouth? This is one of those questions I get a lot when facilitat
Breathing Exercises: Should I Open or Close My Eyes
Should you keep your eyes opened or closed during breathing exercises? My answer: It depends. There’s some pros and cons to both, so you have to decide for yourself which
Breathing Exercises: What if Sitting Makes Me Anxious?
You know I love my breathing exercises! But is there anyone out there who struggles with sitting completely still and focusing on nothing but your breath? I’ve found that
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Establishing & Enforcing Boundaries for Helping Professionals
As a caregiver or helping professional, you give a lot of yourself to the people you serve. You give your TIME, your ATTENTION, your EMPATHY, your PATIENCE, and COMPAS
Breathing Exercises: How Should I Sit?
Okay, so you know breathing exercises can help you calm down and get to a place where you can think critically and clearly about how to best respond to the stressful situations aro
Breathing Exercises: How Often Should I Practice?
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Sun Breath
Sun breaths are great for when you want to feel more calm. These are great because they can be done discreetly but still have an incredible impact on your emotional state.
Shoulder Movements
Shoulder movements are great for when we want to feel more calm. Shoulder movements can release tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders while improving posture and f
Neck Movements
Intentional movements with the neck help to lighten the head for those who spend long hours seated at desks or working the kind of job that puts excess strain on the neck and shoul
Benefits of Breathing
When we’re stressed, we can use our breath to stay level headed and to help change our mood. We may not be able to change the situation, but we can use our breath to not be so st
Body Tension & Progressive Relaxation
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4-7-8 Breathing Exercise
When you're stressed, your breathing can become very shallow which is breeding grounds for an excess of carbon dioxide in your tissues, which can ultimately lead to disease.
Belly Breathing
The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle that sits at the base of the lungs. It is the most efficient muscle for breathing.
Equal Breathing Exercise
Equal breathing helps you to relax, focus, and be present. Try this equal breathing exercise when you're feeling anxious.
