Welcome to our Lesson on Energizing breath
- In this section, you will learn
- Why energizing breath is important
- How to practice energizing breath
Why is Energizing Breath Important?
energizing breath for kids
For children, it is easier to learn how to energize their body through activities. Here are some ways you can teach and practice energizing breath.
Lion breath
Sit on your hands and knees like a lion. Take a deep breath in through your nose, Open your mouth as wide as you can, stick out your tongue, and say “ha” as you breathe out.
Dragon breath
Pretend you are a dragon, and your arms are your wings. Breathe in and raise your wings up high. Breathe out fire with a loud “ha” sound and bring your wings down quickly.
Bunny breath
Pretend you are a bunny. Sniff in through your nose quickly 3 times, and try to move your nose like a bunny. Then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
elephant breath
Pretend you are an elephant. Clasp your hands and keep your arms long like a trunk. Stand with your feet wide apart. As you breathe in, lift your trunk to the sky. As you breathe out, bring your trunk between your legs.
energizing breath for Caregivers
When you need energy, try these activities:
short, strong breaths
Take 1 short, strong breath in, then 2-3 short, strong breaths out. Try to breathe through your nose. Take 5 breaths, then relax.
Repeat 3-4 times.
Try bringing your arms overhead for the breath in and down by your sides for the breath out.
bellows breath
Pull your stomach in on the breath in.
Push it out on the breath out.
You should breathe about once per second (very fast). Take 10 breaths, then relax.
Repeat 3-4 times.
5-3-3 breath
Take 5 deep, slow breaths.
Then take 3 short, strong breaths.
Then take 3 loud breaths, making noise as you breath out.
sun salutation
Breathe in and reach your arms to the sky.
Breathe out and reach towards the ground.
Breathe in and place your hands on your legs. Try to straighten your back parallel to the floor.
Breathe out and reach towards the ground.
Repeat 3-5 times.
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