Summary
In this Sanford fit animal breathing exercise, children take a big breath in, then open wide and let it all out like a roaring lion. The strong exhale is a fun, physical way to release built-up energy, frustration, or the jitters.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Try lion breathing together, then talk it over.
- How did it feel to let your breath out big, like a lion's roar?
- What kinds of feelings might a lion breath help you let go of?
- How was your body different before and after the roar?
- When might a big release breath be more helpful than a quiet one?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: lion, roar, breath, release, energy
Try it: Take a deep breath in, then let it out like a gentle lion. Write one feeling you'd like to breathe out when you're upset.