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Program Name: Calm Classroom –Square BreathingObjective: Mindfulness Techniques to help develop self-awareness, mental focus, and inner calm. Materials: None4027484321500Step by Step Description of Activity:IntroductionThis technique has four parts. You will breath in, hold, exhale, and hold again.Sit up straight and comfortably in your chair. Rest your hands on your desk or in your lap. Close your eyes. Feel feet flat on the floor. Relax your shoulders back and down. Let your whole body be still.Feel the air moving in and out of your noise (wait 10 seconds).Begin by exhaling the air gently out of your lungs.Now, Inhale 1….2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4 Exhale 1..2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4Inhale 1….2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4 Exhale 1..2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4Inhale 1….2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4 Exhale 1..2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4Inhale 1….2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4 Exhale 1..2….3….4 Hold, 1….2….3….4Now repeat this hand in the shape of an exercise while holding your arm out, pointing your finger out. At each breathing interval, move your finger in the shape of a square.Repeat this 5 times.Now breathe normally and relax.Feel the air moving in and out of your nose. (Wait 20-30 seconds)Now, take a deep breath in, hold and exhale slowly.Notice how you feel (Wait 10 seconds)Slowly open your eyes.5 Key Elements:Fun: Youth will participate in activity to promote inner calmSafe & Positive Environment: Focus on mindfulness and self awareness will promote a safe space.Supportive Relationships: Staff and other positive role models will complete the activities with youth.Opportunities & Expectations: Youth will be provided the opportunituy to meet expectations through focus and participating in the activity.Recognition: Youth will be recognized for completed the activity. ................
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