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Closing Meditation: Gratitude and Body Well-being

Closing meditation focused on gratitude and physical well-being.

PhaseCool-down
Duration10 min
Ages16–18
SpaceGym or classroom
Equipmentyoga mats, music
IntensityLow

How to play

  1. Sit or lie down.
  2. Breathe slowly.
  3. Think of one thing to thank your body for today.
  4. Close in silence.

Rules

Variations

Easier

3 minutes.

Standard

6 minutes.

Harder

10 minutes.

Adaptations

Learning goals

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