According to @drbelisa, creator of #thebreathingclass, "Poor posture can affect your ability to breath by up to 30%." 😳 ⁠ Pay attention to your breath throughout the day and notice how it changes in response to your environment, activity, health, feelings, etc…⁠ STEP 6: Add additional drops of food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired hue. It’s fun to mix colors too! Habits and Training: Our habits and practices, such as singing, playing wind instruments, or certain breathing exercises, can shape our breathing patterns and make them unique to us.⁠ Age: Breathing habits can evolve as we age, influenced by changes in lung capacity and overall health.⁠

STEP 3: Add hot water to the bowl. Use the whisk to mix the water and glue until the mix is no longer clumpy. Enhanced Self-Awareness: Breathwork encourages mindfulness, which in turn promotes self-awareness. When children are more aware of their thoughts and feelings, they can make better choices and understand the impact of their actions. This heightened self-awareness can contribute to improved interpersonal relationships and overall personal growth.⁠Then, fill up the tube until near the top with water and pour in some glitter (leaving a little space is good, because then you get a bubble inside the tube, which can move up and down when you tilt and turn it)

Build Lasting Lifelong Habits: BE Buddy® turns breathwork into a lifelong friend, laying the foundation for healthy habits that will stay with your child through the years.⁠Shake it up and ask, “If the glitter represents our thoughts & feelings, how might we feel on the inside right now?” (excited, scared, worried, nervous, etc) Emotional and Psychological Factors: Our emotions and mental state can directly affect our breathing. Stress, anxiety, and other emotional states can alter how we breathe, leading to unique patterns for each person.⁠ Visually captivating: The vibrant colours and swirling glitter within each tube create a captivating visual display that sparks curiosity and imagination, ensuring hours of endless fascination. Stress Reduction: Just like adults, children experience stress. Stress can take a toll on kids, whether it's academic pressures, social challenges, or simply the fast-paced nature of modern life. Breathwork offers a simple and effective way for children to manage stress, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.⁠

Boost Lung Health: The magic of breathwork isn't just in the mind – it's a workout for those little lungs, promoting healthy respiratory function from an early age.⁠ Dive into a world of captivating play with our Large Sensory Tubes! Designed to engage and soothe, these tubes are more than just sensory toys. They are the perfect tool for promoting focus and attention in children who crave that extra something to keep them engaged. Whether your little one needs a calming influence or has special needs, our Sensory Tubes are here to add a touch of wonder and enchantment to their playtime adventures. Take a moment for yourself with this simple gratitude breathing exercise. Find a cozy spot, close your eyes if you wish, and let the magic begin:⁠ STEP 4: Add glitter to the mixture, using the whisk to make sure that it’s evenly distributed. Start with a small amount and then keep adding more glitter as needed. Shake up the glitter tube and ask, “What happens inside the tube when we shake it up?” (the glitter is swirling around, going crazy, etc)

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Using the 5 Senses ~Many sensory activities include a few of the senses! Touch, sight, sounds, taste, (where appropriate), and smell are the 5 senses. Kids can experience several senses at a time with a sensory bin or sensory play recipe. My mission is to help kids learn healthy breathing habits early in life so that they have the tools to self-regulate, boost lung health, and increase endurance using the power of the breath. ⁠ Ask, “How might your mind and body feel now when the glitter is settled at the bottom?” (calm, peaceful, still, content)

Language Development ~ Sensory play increases language development by experiencing all there is to see and do with their hands, which leads to great conversations and opportunities to model language. Some sensory play materials can settle and soothe, and some can help keep kids’ attention and build their connection with you. Helpful Resources To Get You StartedRepeat and Smile: Do it a few more times, thinking of new things that make you smile. It's like giving yourself little happiness hugs! 🤗💖⁠ Improved Focus: Proper breathing techniques can enhance focus and concentration. By incorporating breathwork into a child's routine, you're helping them develop the ability to stay present and attentive, which can be beneficial in academic settings, extracurricular activities, and even during playtime.⁠