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Yoga Mindfulness Book
Exercise 3 from Yoga Mindfulness Book

 

Tools: No prompts needed

Ages: 2+

Conscious Breathing

When we teach ourselves and our children proper breathing, we’re building lifelong stress management and mind-calming technique that promotes inner peace.

 

Absolutely anyone can make Conscious Breathing part of their daily routine. When we breathe in a conscious manner, we become more relaxed, mindful, creative, and can think in a clearer, kinder way. Gila monster breathing is the perfect way to start a class or activity because it encourages everyone to focus and concentrate.

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  1. Breathe in slowly through your nose.
    IMPORTANT: You and your child should have clear noses before trying to breathe like a Gila monster.
     

  2. Breathe out through the mouth with a long, slow hissing sound. Stretch the jaw, tongue, and facial muscles as you breathe. Stick your tongue out and downward as far as you can. This part is fun to model for your child if they’re having some trouble getting it. Make a conscious effort to slow down your breathing and find a regular rhythm where you and your child can breathe in sync.

Conscious Breathing
Other Poses

  1. Sukhasana

  2. Malasana or Froggy Pose

  3. Alligator or Side Leg Raises

  4. Butterfly Pose or Baddaha Konasana

  5. Bear Pose or Uttanasana

  6. Armadillo or Apanasana

  7. Shavasana

  8. Mantra

  9. Froggy Pose or Ardha Padmasana

  10. Suitcase Game or Paschimottanasana

  11. Airline Pose or Vasisthasana

  12. Air Conditioner Breathing or Sheetali Pranayama

  13. Penguin Pose

  14. Seal Pose or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

  15. Whale Pose or Dhanurasana

  16. Albatross Pose or Virabhadrasana III

  17. Deep Belly Breathing or Yogic Breathing

  18. Mountain Pose or Urhva Mukha Svanasana

  19. Jaguar Pose or Dandayamna Bharmanasana

  20. Manatees Pose or Balasana

  21. Anaconda Pose or Bhujangasana

  22. Sloth Game or Freeze Game

  23. Flower Pose or Vikasitakamalasana

  24. OM Yoga Play

  25. Sukhasana or Ardha Padmasana

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