1/6 - All you need to about these interesting yoga breathing exercises to do with your kids
Today everyone, especially the children, are experiencing worry, stress, and sadness as a result of the current pandemic situation. There are many reasons why kids are undergoing such mental conditions including the inability to experience normal situations which include meeting people or group work in schools, co curricular activities, etc. However, to help your kids to stay calm and stress free and get rid of any negative thoughts, as well as equip them to deal with emotions in a better manner, here are some interesting deep breathing exercises relaxing you should do with them regularly.
2/6 - 5 counts slow and deep breaths
Make a star-shaped gesture with your hand.Prepare to draw your fingers up and down with your other hand\'s pointer finger.Slowly move up each finger, then down the opposite side.Inhale via your nose and exhale through your mouth.As you put everything together, take a deep breath in and out as you move up and down.Continue tracing your hand until you\'ve completed.
3/6 - Breathe like whale
Make a fist with your hands and place them on your brow.Inhale deeply through your nose while raising your hands.After that, exhale and return your hand to your head.This is useful when you\'re upset and need to de-escalate.
4/6 - Breathe like penguin
Fingers should be interlaced beneath the chin. Inhale and raise your elbows to frame your face.Exhale and raise your head to the sky.Lower the elbows at the same time so that they meet at the bottom by the end of the ‘hah\' exhale.This energising breath method increases strength and heat.
5/6 - Woodchopper Breath
Take a few deep breaths while standing tall in Mountain Pose.Then spread your feet out to mat-width, a bit broader than hip-width. Make a fist in front of your body and clasp your hands together. Inhale deeply while lifting your hands above your head.Then, with your lips open, forcibly take your hands down between your legs on a strong exhale. Hang your head and let go of all your stress in your body.If it seems more comfortable, close your eyes and repeat the process. Allow the kids to experience the benefits of this energising breathing method.
6/6 - Breath into the ocean
Begin by sitting in a simple stance.Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Take a couple of deep breaths. Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth.Cup your hands and place them over your ears, blocking out all other noise.Focus on the sound of your breath every time you exhale through your mouth.You can either visualise or play ocean wave sounds in the background.Repeat three times and then relax.
