Whole class activity MINDFULLNESS:

Finding peace in class, in an open place. Have students lie on their back with their hands on their stomach. We play relaxing music quietly in the background. Have students focus on their breathing: breathing in to the count of six and out to the count of six, for at least six repetitions. They should be breathing in through their nose, and feel their stomach rise and fall with each breath in and out. Select a colour, and have students visualise the colour all around them, then suggest animals or objects to visualise that are also that colour. For example, ‘Imagine the colour blue all around you, like the sky or the ocean, peaceful and still. Two blue birds glide through the blue, blue flowers bloom all around and a graceful blue whale floats by gracefully.’ Use a quiet, relaxed voice to maintain calm and peace. Once finished, have them refocus on their breathing for a further 6 rounds, before sitting up slowly and re-joining the class, ready for  it.