Artwork by Anni Betts from Breathe Like a Bear
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As I type this, Iām sipping hot broth to soothe my wicked head cold (ātis the season, as they say).Ā
Feeling under the weather, with the shorter days and chillier temperaturesāitās all making me feel a bit low-energy, and that might be the same for the little ones in your lives, too. When we feel like weāre dragging kids out of bed in the morning, struggling to get them to put shoes on and head out the door, or like they just have no motivation to focus on schoolworkā¦it makes it hard for everybody.Ā
Hereās a quick and easy exercise that helps generate positive, focused energy by teaching little ones how to work with their breath. Andā¦itās called Hot Soup! š„£ (Youāll never guess what made me think of it today. š)
Just listen and follow along with me right here. (Itās also in my book, Breathe Like a Bear.)Ā
With its fun and kid-friendly concept, this quick exercise encourages a pattern of breathing sometimes calledĀ ābreath of fireāāa long inhalation with short, repeated exhalations, which helps us focus our attention and wakes up our energy. Itās also said to help reduce stress, boost brain function, and improve respiratory health. Ā Ā
I hope youāll give it a try. Wishing you good health and lots of positive energy! š