Breathe (Instrumental)

MALLIKA:

Did you know that you have one of the most powerful tools in the world with you all the time?

Your breath!

Breathing is nourishing to your body. Your breath can help you calm down, focus, or even be used to savor a very special moment.

Your breath can help you control your body and mind when you are frustrated, overwhelmed or mad. You can also use your breath for times when you feel good!

Let’s use this time to explore different ways we can use our breath.

STILLWATER VO

2m 33s

“Stillwater says if you have an angry feeling inside you, sit still, close your eyes, and take deep, slow breaths… It can make you feel better.”

Next time you are frustrated or angry, take two deep breaths. Let’s try it together.

Breathe in. And out.

In. And… out.

You can also use your breath for times when you feel good!

I want you to imagine a time when you were really, really happy. It could be when you had a special day with a family member, a celebration for your birthday, or a time when you felt you did something special that you were proud of.

In your mind, I want you to replay this special moment.

Think of it like watching yourself in a movie.

Remember details like what you were wearing, who you were with, what the surrounding were.

If you can’t remember, you can make up the details! You can create whatever scene you want, but just remember the good feeling that you had.

Take a deep breath and as the air comes into your body, think

“I want to remember this good feeling.”

Pause for a second.

And breathe out.

Let’s do it again.

Breathe in.

Think “I want to remember this good feeling.”

And breathe out.

When you are ready, open your eyes.

There are so many ways your breath can help you. Enjoy!