Balloon Breathing Visualisation

Children lie down and imagine a balloon in their tummy that inflates and deflates with their breathing

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About This Activity

Children lie down and imagine a balloon in their tummy that inflates and deflates with their breathing

Quick Info

low

6m x 8m minimum for lying down

Equipment Required

Yoga mats or soft surface

1 per child (optional)

Calm background music

Audio system (optional)

Suitable For

Year 1

Year 2

Suitable Sports

Yoga

Activity Tags

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery

Cognitive Challenge

Space

Indoor

Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive

Engaging

Calming

Activity Type

Cool Down

Warm Up

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control

Cooperation

Respect

Skills

Catching

Body Control

Coordination

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity