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Snake Hiss:  Deep Breathing Practice

Snake Hiss: Deep Breathing Practice

by zemirah | Nov 14, 2013 | Deep Breathing, One Minute Relaxers

Snake Hiss   I like to practice breathing like a snake with students at school.  To begin, I ask them what kind of snake they would like to be for the day.  I get all kinds of fun answers like cobras, pythons, boa constrictors, and rattlers.  The other day, one...

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Relaxation and Focus for Test Taking

by zemirah | Mar 14, 2013 | All Relaxation Activities, Deep Breathing, Educator Resources, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxation for Test Taking

In my school this week, we are taking a dip in the sea of standardized testing.  It is our yearly state assessment time.  Students and staff alike are feeling the change in schedules, routines and the effects of hours of testing.  I have been visiting third and fourth...

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Heart Wash

Heart Wash

by zemirah | Nov 1, 2012 | Family Relaxation, Guided Imagery, One Minute Relaxers

The Heart Wash is a guided imagery activity designed to activate the imagination to “wash away” any tension in your heart area. When the heart area feels open and expansive, we experience deep relaxation.  The Heart Wash helps you let go of tense feelings.  We will...

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Sea Turtle: A One-Minute Relaxation Tool

by zemirah | Jul 19, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, One Minute Relaxers

Photo credit:  © Tigatelu | Dreamstime.com It's very simple:  "Pull your energy into your shell and go with the flow".  That's it for the one-minute sea turtle relaxation.  Ever need a quick relaxation tool in your pocket?  Ever been in the car, in line at the grocery...

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Expanding Your Ability to Feel Good As a Parent

Expanding Your Ability to Feel Good As a Parent

by zemirah | Jun 11, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, One Minute Relaxers

Feel good in your parenting life and expand your ability to enjoy your relationship with yourself and your child.  I recently re-read The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and became inspired to practice expanding my capacity to feel good in life.  I love this book and...

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Release Pent Up Energy: The 30 Second Cycling Trip

by zemirah | May 24, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, Family Relaxation, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxation Practice, Relaxing/Balancing the Body

Ever need a quick tool to help your child release energy to re-focus in the moment?   This one-minute relaxer is fun, engaging and does the job to get that excess energy OUT while activating the imagination at the same time.  I use it with my girls at home and in my...

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I’m a Little Steam Engine

by zemirah | Apr 27, 2012 | Deep Breathing, One Minute Relaxers, Uncategorized

Want a quick way to practice deep breathing with your child or in your class?  Here's another one-minute relaxer that is easy to practice.  The goal of this activity is to make the exhale twice as long as the inhale.  Also, to allow the inhale to naturally expand. ...

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Calm and Focus: The Potential Effects of Deep Pressure Touch

by zemirah | Apr 10, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxing/Balancing the Body, Uncategorized

Deep pressure touch has been found to be very calming to the nervous system.  I work with many students who struggle with sensory integration and moderation and sometimes deep pressure touch works to help them focus and/or calm down.  Please use this technique with...

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7 Apps To Help Kids Relax

by zemirah | Apr 2, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, Bedtime Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, One Minute Relaxers, Relaxing on Airplanes, Uncategorized

My iPhone and iPad have become instant hits with my kids.  They love to play games on them.  They are great for when I'm out at a restaurant or waiting at the airport and they need something quick to stay occupied.  In spite of the battery run down and the fact that I...

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Ocean Breathing–One Minute Relaxer

by zemirah | Feb 21, 2012 | All Relaxation Activities, Deep Breathing, One Minute Relaxers

Have some fun with deep breathing today and teach your child ocean breathing, otherwise known as ujjai pranayama in the yogic traditions.  It is known as the ocean breath because of the ocean-like sound made in the back of the throat while breathing in and out.  It...

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