𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧? Try these simple strategies for a smoother transition.

After a long break, transitioning back to school can feel #overwhelming for many #children. While some are excited, others may experience anxiety, stress, or emotional discomfort.
As #parents and #caregivers, understanding and supporting them during this phase can make a significant difference.

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𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲!
Back-to-school anxiety can manifest in different ways, such as:
💭 Difficulty sleeping or waking up
😕 Reluctance or refusal to attend school
😡 Irritability or mood swings
💑 Physical symptoms like stomach aches or headaches
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𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!
➔ Acknowledging these feelings as normal and providing children with tools to manage them is essential.
➔ Yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises are effective ways to help children regulate their emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience.
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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲

Breathing Activities to Calm Anxiety

1. Balloon Breath

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably with your back straight and hands on your belly.
2. Inhale deeply through your nose, imagining a balloon inflating in your belly.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth, imagining the balloon deflating.
4. Repeat for 5-8 breaths.

Benefits: Balloon Breath helps children focus on their breathing, calming their nervous system and reducing feelings of stress.

Youtube Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSEzJc_jpSY

2. Count Breathing

Steps:

1. Inhale through your nose while silently counting to 4.
2. Hold your breath for a count of 4.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth while counting to 6.
4. Repeat this cycle for 5-7 breaths.

Benefits: This practice slows down the breath, activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and promotes relaxation.

3. Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari)

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably with your eyes closed and your hands resting on your knees.
2. Inhale deeply through your nose.
3. Exhale while making a gentle humming sound, like a bee.
4. Repeat 6-8 times.

Benefits: The humming sound soothes the mind and releases tension, creating a sense of inner calm.

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Youtube Link-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpWdJ4vhv00
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𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠
🏋️ Child’s Pose, Butterfly Pose, Turtle Pose etc.

1. Child’s Pose

Steps:

1. Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels.
2. Stretch your arms forward and rest your forehead on the mat.
3. Breathe deeply, relaxing your body with each exhale.
4. Hold the pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Benefits: Child’s Pose promotes relaxation, grounding, and a sense of safety.

2. Turtle Pose

Steps:

1. Sit with your legs apart and knees slightly bent.
2. Slide your arms under your legs and lower your chest toward the floor.
3. Rest your forehead on the mat if possible and breathe deeply.
4. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Benefits: This pose helps release tension, especially in the lower back and hips, while fostering calm.

3. Butterfly Pose

Steps:

1. Sit with your back straight and the soles of your feet touching.
2. Hold your feet with your hands and gently move your knees up and down like butterfly wings.
3. Take deep breaths as you continue the movement.
4. Practice for 1-2 minutes.

Benefits: Butterfly Pose opens the hips, reduces fatigue, and promotes relaxation.

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Youtube Link-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFn0UPu5fAo

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𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
🎨 5-Senses Mindfulness

1. 5-Sense Mindfulness

Steps:

1. Ask the child to identify:
   • 5 things they can see.
   • 4 things they can touch.
   • 3 things they can hear.
   • 2 things they can smell.
   • 1 thing they can taste.
2. Guide them through this slowly, encouraging deep breaths throughout.

Benefits: This activity anchors children to the present moment, reducing anxious thoughts.
Youtube Link-https://youtu.be/SLmaelvn-9E
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🖌️ 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭-Provide the child with paper and colours.Encourage them to draw or color freely and ask them to notice how they feel during and after the activity.
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𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤
🧐 Breathing Practices: Activate the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body into a relaxed state.
💪 Yoga Poses: Ground children and provide a physical outlet for stress.
🌿 Mindfulness Activities: Cultivate awareness of the present moment, reducing anxiety and fostering emotional regulation.
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Back-to-school anxiety is common, but with the right tools, children can navigate this transition with confidence and calm.✨ Are you ready to integrate these practices into your child’s routine? Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to support children’s well-being!

💛 Hope you find these strategies useful and have a happy, smooth transition back to school

Check quick 2 minute video here-https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEg04eXyxL1/?igsh=MXZmeWtjbW5paGJ6OQ==

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About Me:
✨ Certified Children’s & Family Yoga & Mindfulness Coach
🧘‍♀️ Special Needs Certified
🧘‍♀️ Children Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher’s Trainer
📚 Promoting Wellness in Schools
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I talk about holistic well-being, creativity and inclusivity in children’s wellness, and advocate for children’s wellness as a career choice.