Mindful Balloon Breathing
A calming breathing exercise using balloon imagery to help students develop breath awareness and relaxation skills
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About This Activity
A calming breathing exercise using balloon imagery to help students develop breath awareness and relaxation skills
Quick Info
low
15
1m x 1m per student
Equipment Required
Chairs
Optional for those who need
Yoga Mats
As needed
Calm background music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Flexibility
Catching
Body Control
Activity Type
Cool Down
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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