Balloon Belly Breathing
A calming mindfulness activity using balloon imagery to teach diaphragmatic breathing and body awareness
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About This Activity
A calming mindfulness activity using balloon imagery to teach diaphragmatic breathing and body awareness
Quick Info
low
20
Space for all students to lie down with arms extended
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or soft surface
1 per student
Gentle timer or soft bell
1
Yoga Mat
As needed
Gentle Timer
As needed
Yoga mats or lying spaces
1 per student
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Small Space
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Timing
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Activity Type
Cool Down
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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