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Yoga breathing for kids

Warm up
​5 Animal Breath Exercises 

Do you know these animals?  How do you say them in Japanese?  English?  What sounds do they make?

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Yoga breathing for kids. 
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When kids get angry, sometimes they get super angry.  They can't really control their emotions. Yoga breathing is one way to help. It give kids (and adults) a way to control their own mind and emotions. 

Step 1: Read this article: 4 Breathing Exercises for kids
        Take notes.  Use this tasksheet.

Step 2: Work with a partner. Talk about how to do each activity. This can be in Japanese, English or both. 

Step 3: Mini mogi-jugyo.  Work with your partner. Take turns. One of you is the teacher. One of you is the child. Teach the activities.
​Do this in English.  
​ Enjoy.
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Thanks to Kathleen Kampa Vilina for suggesting this article

Want to try more?  Check out:  10 ways to teach mindfulness to kids.   In the middle of the page, check out "breathing buddies."
You might want to turn on the subtitles (CC) and slow down the speed (the gear symbol).  

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