Three-Part Breathing
A calming breathing technique that teaches students to breathe into belly, chest, and head sequentially
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About This Activity
A calming breathing technique that teaches students to breathe into belly, chest, and head sequentially
Quick Info
low
20
Standard classroom size
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or carpet squares
1 per student
Yoga Mat
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Timing
Catching
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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