Whale Breath Calming
Mindful breathing exercise using whale visualisation to calm emotions and centre focus
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About This Activity
Mindful breathing exercise using whale visualisation to calm emotions and centre focus
Quick Info
low
20
Standard classroom or hall space
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or sitting spots
1 per student
Soft background music
Optional
Yoga Mat
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Yoga
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Skills
Timing
Catching
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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