Mindful Body Awareness Breathing
Guided relaxation activity focusing on breath awareness through hand placement and mindful observation
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About This Activity
Guided relaxation activity focusing on breath awareness through hand placement and mindful observation
Quick Info
low
20
Large enough for all students to lie down with arms extended
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or soft surface
1 per student
Soft background music
Audio system
Dim lighting option
Light controls
Yoga Mat
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Seating Options
As needed
Suitable For
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
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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