Animal Breath: A Mindfulness Fun Sampler
Introduce your child to the calming world of mindfulness with a certified yoga teacher. Kids will learn to meditate using simple techniques like making different animal noises to manage stress, enhance focus, and build emotional resilience.
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner Level
✨New to Outschool? Use code ALEXRODRIGUEZYOOUTRE20 to save $20 on this class!✨ 🌻🌻🌻 Welcome to my class!! 🌻🌻🌻 Ready to embark on a journey to discover the power of mindfulness and meditation through FUN and engaging activities? This class aims to create a peaceful and supportive environment where children can learn and practice mindfulness techniques that they can carry with them into their daily lives. I look forward to guiding your child on this wonderful journey of self-discovery and inner peace! 🧘🏽♀️ Students will learn basic meditation and breathing techniques to promote calm, as well as mindfulness practices to help manage emotions and stress. They will also understand mindfulness and its benefits to begin applying techniques for staying present and focused. 📚 In class, students are expected to pay attention, use quiet inside voices, and participate by interacting on video and asking questions, if they choose to! 🪶 How is the class structured? Introduction: Brief overview of mindfulness and meditation. Warm-up: Simple stretching and breathing exercises. Main Activity: Guided meditation session using animal noises to show the breathing and focus awareness. Discussion: Open discussion to share experiences and ask questions. Wrap-up: Closing thoughts and a brief relaxation exercise. 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 🚨🚨🚨 Prerequisites/Class Requirements: ✅ No prior meditation experience required. A comfortable space is recommended to encourage students to engage with mindfull practices for short periods. ✅ Students are expected to participate through activities and during discussion time. ✅ Students must be between 6-11 years old to participate. 👏🏽 Ms. Alex's Teaching Style My teaching style is a blend of supportive and nurturing guidance, combined with patience and understanding to create a safe space for all students. While maintaining a playful yet structured environment, I encourage creativity and self-expression, allowing each child to explore yoga and meditation in their own unique way. 🌻🌻🌻 Please message me if you have any questions. I sincerely look forward to working with your student!
Learning Goals
Develop Basic Meditation Skills: Students will learn meditation techniques, including how to sit comfortably, focus on their breath, and use simple visualization exercises to promote relaxation and concentration.Understand and Apply Mindfulness: Students will gain an understanding of mindfulness concepts and practices, such as being present in the moment and observing their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Other Details
Learning Needs
As someone who has learned to manage her anxiety and ADHD, I strive to provide a safe space for children of all abilities. These needs are supported by incorporating movement into the class, and altering the class structure if needed.
Parental Guidance
This class is designed to be a calm, mindful experience, and we encourage a peaceful environment to support your child's relaxation and focus. Please ensure that your child has an open space free from any obstacles that could cause tripping or slipping during the session. I recommend comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement and slip-proof socks or bare feet to prevent slipping. While this class focuses on gentle meditative practices using breathwork, including simple activities like stretching, it's important to remember that any physical activity carries some risk of injury. Adult supervision is strongly recommended to ensure your child’s safety. Make sure your child is well-hydrated and has a water bottle nearby.
Pre-Requisites
To ensure a serene and focused environment, it’s important that learners come ready to embrace a calming class atmosphere. While we’ll enjoy each other’s company and have fun exploring mindfulness, this time is dedicated to peace.
Joined April, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from California State University, San Bernardino
👩🏽🎓 I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Cal State San Bernardino, and two yoga teaching certificates from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and LYT Method Yoga. I'm also a Wellness and Behavioral Health Specialist certified by Mental Health America. As a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) I've taught over 1,000 hours in my 8 years as a teacher, including hundreds of hours in elementary and middle schools. I also hold a trauma-informed certification, equipping me with the skills to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. I was in marketing and graphic design for a decade before I decided to become a yoga teacher. Wellness has become my passion and I'm so grateful/blessed to be on Outschool! I get to reach so many great kids and share what I love. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$5
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-8 learners per class
