Mindfulness
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1. Watch the trailer for the Netflix Series: "Headspace Guide to Meditation E1: How to Get Started."
Decide on one more episode as a class. We will then choose one more of the 8 episodes and see if we want to continue with that program. Options: 1. How to get started 2. How to Let Go 3. How to Fall in Love with Life 4. How to Deal with Stress 5. How to Be Kind 6. How to Deal with Pain 7. How to Deal with Anger 8. How to Achieve your Limitless Potential |
The Mind Explained
We will watch the episode - the Teenage Brain
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Activity - Field Trip to the Forest or the Local Japanese Gardens
Taken from: Bring Nature Into Your Mindfulness Practice with Forest Bathing | The Whole U (uw.edu)
Ready to give it a try? Here’s how you can get started.Forest bathing can be done anywhere you have time and green space to walk through. To get started, begin by doing the following:
To practice, follow these 3 steps:
1. Be slow, be still. Walk slowly or sit somewhere comfortable. This will help you notice as much as possible.
2. Wake up the senses. What do you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel? Can you become aware of one sense at a time? Notice how it feels.
3. Breathe and savor. Each time you find something that interests or pleases you, hold your attention with it for a few moments. Be curious and have fun. When you are done, check in with how you feel, then, take a deep breath and enjoy the rest of your day.
Ready to give it a try? Here’s how you can get started.Forest bathing can be done anywhere you have time and green space to walk through. To get started, begin by doing the following:
- Find a place near trees or where you feel surrounded by nature
- Commit to giving yourself 15 – 60 minutes to participate fully in this activity
- Avoid distractions such as talking and using your phone or other devices
- When your attention wanders, gently bring it back to yourself and your senses
- Consider practicing regularly, on your own or with others
To practice, follow these 3 steps:
1. Be slow, be still. Walk slowly or sit somewhere comfortable. This will help you notice as much as possible.
2. Wake up the senses. What do you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel? Can you become aware of one sense at a time? Notice how it feels.
3. Breathe and savor. Each time you find something that interests or pleases you, hold your attention with it for a few moments. Be curious and have fun. When you are done, check in with how you feel, then, take a deep breath and enjoy the rest of your day.
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