Mindfulness Session 1 Take a look at the
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Mindfulness Session 1 • Take a look at the following activities and decide on which ones to do. • Don’t forget to complete the Positivity Calendar each day.
1 - Square Breath A square breath is a breath that is even on all sides, and it can be useful as a mindfulness exercise. Here’s what to do: 1. 2. 3. 4. Breathe in, to the count of four. Hold the breath for four seconds. Breathe out to the count of four. Wait for four seconds before taking in your next breath. To help keep track, draw a square in the air with your finger, taking four seconds on each side.
2 – Balancing on one foot This is a simple game that can help develop your focus and improve your body awareness as well as giving you a chance to practice mindfulness. Here’s what to do: 1. Focus on your gaze slightly below eye level. 2. Stand on one leg and keep your gaze fixed on that focal point. 3. See how long you can stand on one leg like this. 4. Now try the other leg. Take the challenge to remain balanced, stay focused and sing a song or close your eyes.
Mindfulness Session 2 Find a nice, comfortable space where you sit for a moment without any noise or distractions and try to follow the Magic Book Meditation session. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=fkmm. Qaw. Cgmk
3 – Balancing walk Here’s what to do: 1. 2. 3. 4. Get a spoon and something to balance on it (potato, tennis ball, orange, sock ball). Plan a route through your house (from room to room) or around your room. Balance your object on the spoon and follow your planned route. Take your time, focus and be aware of your surroundings.
4 – Mindful or Unmindful? Read the actions and decide which are mindful and which are not. The actions include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Leaving your jacket on the floor when you come in from outside. Keeping your voice quiet when other people are reading. Helping someone that is hurt or scared. Crossing the street without looking. Letting someone finish talking before answering. Practicing a new skill like sports or music until you feel your body improving. Now create your own list of Mindful actions and select a few to do today.
