by zemirah | Feb 5, 2011 | Relaxing/Balancing the Body, Uncategorized
When our bodies are feeling tense and we need to take a break, it is fun to build a massage snake. Instruct everyone to sit in a “curvy snake line” and place your hands gently on the shoulders of the person in front of you. Then guide the...
by zemirah | Feb 2, 2011 | Family Relaxation
Designate a space in your home to be the “Relaxation Station.” This can be a consistent, calming spot where kids and adults alike can go to re-connect with inner peace and establish a calm mind and body. Identify a cozy, out-of-the-way place. Place some...
by zemirah | Jan 8, 2011 | All Relaxation Activities, Progressive Relaxation, Uncategorized
Pull your hands into very tight fists. Ahh, let them go with a swish, swish, swish. Squeeze tight, tight, tight with all your might. Now just relax and make them light. Curl your toes into a ball. Now let them go, release them all. Squeeze tight, tight, tight with all...
by zemirah | Jan 6, 2011 | All Relaxation Activities, Bedtime Relaxation Activities, Uncategorized
This is a game that can be played by the family at bedtime in order to foster feelings of peace and relaxation. It is an excellent way to let go of anything during the day that is no longer supportive or needed. Arrange pillows in a circle to form your “cloud...
by zemirah | Dec 22, 2010 | All Relaxation Activities, Relaxing/Balancing the Body
The brain is made up of two hemispheres that are responsible for different functions. When the right and left hemispheres are communicating competently, we experience integrated thought related to higher level thinking, problem-solving and creativity. When we are...
