Exhale
Module 1
Meditative Breathing
When students are feeling overwhelmed or have problems with calming themselves down from big emotions, meditative breathing can be the answer.
This module will provide you with four different meditative breathing exercises, videos to go with each one, and learning activities to help you understand and remember the breaths.
While any of the meditative breaths below can be used in a variety of different scenarios, considerations are provided for each one, to help you get started.
Meditative Breathing
Belly Breaths
Scenario: when emotions are frustrated or angry
Time: 3 minutes
Space: anywhere, sitting down
Above, you can view a video for how to do the belly breath.
The child will place one hand on their belly. They will breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth, feeling their belly expand. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Snake Breaths
Scenario: brain break
Time: 4-5 minutes
Space: anywhere, sitting down
Above, you can view a video for how to do the snake breath.
The child will take a deep breath in through their nose. They will then blow it out through their mouth, while hissing like a snake. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Hot Air Balloon Breaths
Scenario: calm down after recess
Time: 3 minutes
Space: anywhere, sitting down
Above, you can view a video for how to do the hot air balloon breath.
The child will take a deep breath through their mouth and fill their cheeks with air like balloons, then they blow it out. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Dragon Fire Breaths
Scenario: getting ready for a test / quiz
Time: 2 minutes
Space: anywhere, sitting down
Above, you can view a video for how to do the dragon fire breath.
The child will breath in through their nose and let out staggered breaths as if they were a dragon blowing out fire. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Learning Activities
Now that you have learned about some different meditative breaths, along with their scenario, time, and space considerations, it is time to put your knowledge to the test with some learning activities!