In this on going class we will learn and practice breathing exercises while coloring and relaxing. Learning breathing exercises gives the children tools to help cope with different life events. It is a wonderful way to calm ourselves, helps us fall asleep and other challenges a child may be having. I will be sharing through the classroom a coloring sheet each week for them to participate in the class. Children sometimes need a break from academics. The children can be creative while coloring and will be able to teach the family the new breathing technics they learn each week. Week 1 we will learn the basic Belly Breathe, learners can bring a stuffed animal to this class to help practice this. We will be coloring in between our breathing for all of these techniques. Week 2 we will learn the Dragon Fire Breathe. This breathe is great when you feel angry or upset. Week 3 we will practice Calm Down Coco. This is a relaxing breathe that will help the children when they feel overwhelmed. Week 4 Blowing a Feather is the breath we will work on today. You can bring a feather to this class and have some fun.
Each exercise has been used for calming and helping children cope with different emotions. The children love coloring this fun characters. Once the children have learned the basic Belly Breathe, the rest are used for different emotions and what the child feels most comfortable using.