Balloon Belly Breathing
Balloon belly breathing: students imagine a balloon in their belly that fills when they breathe in and empties when they breathe out.
How to play
- Lie or sit with a hand on the belly.
- Breathe in: the belly-balloon inflates.
- Breathe out slowly: the balloon empties.
- Repeat 6 times.
Rules
- Slow breathing.
Variations
Easier
3 breaths.
Standard
6 breaths.
Harder
Stuffed animal on the belly.
Adaptations
- Asthma: comfortable pace.
- Very inclusive.
Learning goals
- Learn belly breathing.
- Calm down.
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