Sunshine Meditation and Gratitude
Guided relaxation using sunshine visualisation to calm the nervous system, combined with gratitude practice for nature and environmental mindfulness
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About This Activity
Guided relaxation using sunshine visualisation to calm the nervous system, combined with gratitude practice for nature and environmental mindfulness
Quick Info
very_low
20
2m x 1m per student for lying down
Equipment Required
Yoga Mats
1 per student
Blankets or cushions (optional)
As needed for comfort
Soft music player (optional)
1
Yoga Mat
As needed
Blanket
As needed
Music Player
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 1
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Year 2
Reception
Nursery
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
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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