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Mindful Movement: Energize and Focus

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Mindful Movement: Energize and Focus

Cultivate tranquility and attentiveness

This lesson introduces students to calming and energizing mindfulness exercises that blend gentle movement with focused breathing. It aims to help students reset and recharge, providing a foundation of tranquility and attentiveness as they enter the new year. This practice is important as it supports students' mental well-being and enhances their focus and readiness to learn.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Cultivate tranquility and attentiveness

Materials

Yoga mats or comfortable seating, Calm background music, and Printable Cards: Mindful Movement Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the session: to help them feel more focused and calm through mindful movement.
  • Briefly discuss the benefits of mindfulness and how it can improve concentration and reduce stress.

Step 2

Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

  • Guide students through a simple breathing exercise: Inhale deeply through the nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale slowly through the mouth.
  • Encourage them to focus on their breath and let go of any distractions.

Step 3

Gentle Movement

10 minutes

  • Lead students in a series of gentle movements, such as stretching or yoga poses, combined with mindful breathing.
  • Use the Printable Cards: Mindful Movement Prompts to guide the exercises.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to how their body feels during each movement.

Step 4

Reflection

5 minutes

  • Ask students to sit comfortably and reflect on how they feel after the exercises.
  • Encourage them to share their experiences and any changes they notice in their mood or focus.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize the session and remind students of the importance of taking time for mindfulness in their daily lives.
  • Encourage them to practice these exercises regularly to maintain a sense of calm and focus.
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Mindful Movement Prompts

These printable cards provide prompts for gentle movements and breathing exercises to guide students during the session.




Inhale deeply, raise your arms overhead, and stretch.







Exhale slowly, lower your arms, and relax your shoulders.







Gently twist your torso to the right, hold, and breathe.







Return to center, then twist to the left, hold, and breathe.







Stand up, reach for the sky, and take a deep breath.







Bend forward, touch your toes, and exhale slowly.




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