Counting the length of your breaths can help to build focus and clear your mind of distracting or stressful thoughts. In this exercise, we bring focus to gently lengthening the exhales by breathing out for twice as long as the inhales. Please note, you may choose to breathe at your own speed if that’s more comfortable. […]
Balloons in the Air and Zen Catch are playful mindful movement games for groups of young people ages 6 to 10 and 8 to 12. These mindfulness-based games are a great way to build teamwork, awareness, coordination, and more. Each game takes approximately 15-30 minutes. These handouts include instructions for both games—Balloons in the Air and
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In the Riding the Wave activity, we take time to reflect on the stresses in our day and the tools we have available to support our bodies and minds during stressful times. Download the Activity Sheet (PDF) If you’re a New Leaf Foundation supporter and have the means, please consider giving back by making a donation
In the Rose, Thorn, Bud activity, we take time to reflect on the ups and downs we experience each day. While it can sometimes be easy for our attention to focus mostly on the toughest moments of our week, this activity helps us find a balance of noticing parts of our day that are positive and
Join Rochelle for 15-minutes of yoga-based movement that focuses on building strength. Rochelle is a Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator at New Leaf Foundation. Yoga and mindful movement practices require physical exertion that may be strenuous and, as with any physical exercise, may cause physical injury. New Leaf Foundation is not responsible for any risks,
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Who is the Leader and Moving Statues are playful mindful movement games for groups of young people ages 6 to 10 and 8 to 12. These mindfulness-based games are a great way to build leadership, creativity, body awareness, balance, coordination, and more. Each game takes approximately 15-30 minutes. All you need is some open floor space.
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Join Amanda for a short meditation followed by a mindfulness activity called Watering the Seeds. This activity helps us to bring more attention to what’s on your mind, how you’re feeling, and what you’re focused on. You’ll need something to write with (pencil, pen, or markers) and paper, plus a comfortable place to sit. Amanda is
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Yogi Says and Mindful Freeze are playful movement and yoga games for children aged 6 to 10. These mindfulness-based games are a great way to develop listening skills, body awareness, balance, coordination, and creativity. Each game takes approximately 15-30 minutes. All you need is some open floor space and a music player. Or, instead of using
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The Gingerbread Activity combines mindfulness with colouring to help us notice where in our bodies we feel our feelings. This activity is suitable for all ages. All you need is the colouring sheet and pencil crayons, markers, or crayons. Download the Activity Sheet (.pdf) ➞ If you’re a New Leaf Foundation supporter and have the means,
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Join Rochelle for a 10-minute guided meditation that explores getting to know your state of mind and developing focus. Learn the noting or labeling technique of noticing your breath. Rochelle is a Senior Program Facilitator and Teaching Coordinator at New Leaf Foundation. Your generosity and support helps us carry out the important work we do and
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