3-Minute Mindfulness Practice - "Feeling the Breath"

"Feeling the Breath" is a core mindfulness practice centered around bringing awareness to our breathing. In this practice, we focus on the feeling of our natural inhalations and exhalations, rather than trying to change their pace or intensity. Feeling the Breath can help reduce stress levels by allowing us to slow down our busy minds, concentrate on the sensations in our bodies, and be fully present in the current moment.

Read this article from the National Institute of Health to learn more about feeling the breath and associated research. 

Seeing more anxiety in the classroom? 

When children experience a stressful event, it is difficult for them to self-regulate and reset. Mindfulness exercises provide children with the skills to stop and reset when facing a difficult situation.