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🛌 Do your kids struggle to settle their minds and bodies at bedtime? ⁠
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💡 Or maybe they need help learning how to focus on a task⁠
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🤯 Children today face increased stress and anxiety levels. ⁠
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When kids discover that they are in control of their bodies through their breath, they feel empowered and build essential self-regulating skills. 🦾⁠
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This is why I developed the BE Buddy®, a multisensory breathing companion. This tangible tool is a fun and engaging way to build keystone habits early in life. With practice, they will intuitively know how to shift from stress to calm anytime and anywhere. ⁠
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How to use the BE Buddy® to feel calm and safe:⁠
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➡️ Lie down on your back & place a BE Buddy® on your belly⁠
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➡️ Inhale through your nose and watch your buddy ride up high to the sky, making a big belly.⁠
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➡️ Exhale slowly as you watch your buddy relax back down toward the ground. ⁠
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➡️ Continue to inhale and exhale rhythmically like waves of the ocean.⁠
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➡️ Repeat for 1-3 minutes⁠
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➡️ Reflect: How did it feel to slow down your breath? ⁠
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Give your kids the gift of calm this holiday season and select from all six characters:⁠
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🐶 Barkley the Dog ⁠
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🐻 Bernie the Bear ⁠
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🦉 Hootie the Owl⁠
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🐷 Hamm the Pig⁠
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🦝 Bandit the Raccoon⁠
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🦊 Felix the Fox⁠
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💸 Get $10 off your BE Buddy® website order⁠
🚚 Plus FREE US 🇺🇸shipping! ⁠
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➡️ Use code "BLKFriday10" at checkout! (expires on 12/1/22)⁠
*limit one per customer⁠
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🛌 Do your kids struggle to settle their minds and bodies at bedtime? ⁠ ⁠ 💡 Or maybe they need help learning how to focus on a task⁠ ⁠ 🤯 Children today face increased stress and anxiety levels. ⁠ ⁠ When kids discover that they are in control of their bodies through their breath, they feel empowered and build essential self-regulating skills. 🦾⁠ ⁠ This is why I developed the BE Buddy®, a multisensory breathing companion. This tangible tool is a fun and engaging way to build keystone habits early in life. With practice, they will intuitively know how to shift from stress to calm anytime and anywhere. ⁠ ⁠ How to use the BE Buddy® to feel calm and safe:⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Lie down on your back & place a BE Buddy® on your belly⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Inhale through your nose and watch your buddy ride up high to the sky, making a big belly.⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Exhale slowly as you watch your buddy relax back down toward the ground. ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Continue to inhale and exhale rhythmically like waves of the ocean.⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Repeat for 1-3 minutes⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Reflect: How did it feel to slow down your breath? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Give your kids the gift of calm this holiday season and select from all six characters:⁠ ⁠ 🐶 Barkley the Dog ⁠ ⁠ 🐻 Bernie the Bear ⁠ ⁠ 🦉 Hootie the Owl⁠ ⁠ 🐷 Hamm the Pig⁠ ⁠ 🦝 Bandit the Raccoon⁠ ⁠ 🦊 Felix the Fox⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⬇️ BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL ⬇️ ⁠ ⁠ 💸 Get $10 off your BE Buddy® website order⁠ 🚚 Plus FREE US 🇺🇸shipping! ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Use code "BLKFriday10" at checkout! (expires on 12/1/22)⁠ *limit one per customer⁠ ⁠ 📸 @katemorriscreative

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃⁠
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The holidays can be stressful (even for kids). Help them learn to feel in control of their body through their breath. When kids discover and practice this powerful tool, they can shift to calm and positivity anytime and anywhere. ⁠
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Try this breathing exercise to feel calm and grounded right now:⁠
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⁠STEP 1️⃣: Inhale slowly through the nose for 3 counts⁠
STEP 2️⃣: pause ⁠
STEP 3️⃣: Exhale through pursed lips for 5 counts ⁠
STEP 4️⃣: pause⁠
STEP 5️⃣: Repeat this 3x⁠
STEP 6️⃣: Reflect on how it feels to pause and breathe⁠
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Do you have a go-to breathing exercise that helps you feel calm and grounded? Let us know in the comments below ⤵️⁠
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#gratitude #grateful #thankful #mindfulness #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠
#parenting #parents

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃⁠ ⁠ The holidays can be stressful (even for kids). Help them learn to feel in control of their body through their breath. When kids discover and practice this powerful tool, they can shift to calm and positivity anytime and anywhere. ⁠ ⁠ Try this breathing exercise to feel calm and grounded right now:⁠ ⁠ ⁠STEP 1️⃣: Inhale slowly through the nose for 3 counts⁠ STEP 2️⃣: pause ⁠ STEP 3️⃣: Exhale through pursed lips for 5 counts ⁠ STEP 4️⃣: pause⁠ STEP 5️⃣: Repeat this 3x⁠ STEP 6️⃣: Reflect on how it feels to pause and breathe⁠ ⁠ Do you have a go-to breathing exercise that helps you feel calm and grounded? Let us know in the comments below ⤵️⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #gratitude #grateful #thankful #mindfulness #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠ #parenting #parents

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“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ❤️⁠
~Eckhart Tolle⁠
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#gratitude #grateful #thankful #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠
#parenting #parents #eckharttolle #quotesofinstagram

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ❤️⁠
~Eckhart Tolle⁠
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#gratitude #grateful #thankful #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠
#parenting #parents #eckharttolle #quotesofinstagram

“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ❤️⁠
~Eckhart Tolle⁠
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#gratitude #grateful #thankful #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠
#parenting #parents #eckharttolle #quotesofinstagram

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“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ❤️⁠ ~Eckhart Tolle⁠ ⁠ #gratitude #grateful #thankful #thanksgiving #blessed #breathingexercises #breathe #pause #breathingexercisesforkids #breathingforkids #mindfulkids #selfcare #healthyhabits #breathwell #stressrelief #selflove #selfawareness #socialemotionallearning #SEL⁠ #parenting #parents #eckharttolle #quotesofinstagram

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Day 4 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”. 🎓

I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🎓

Senior Homecoming 2022!!

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Day 4 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”. 🎓 I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🎓 Senior Homecoming 2022!!

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Day 3 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”. 🎓

I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🎓

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Day 3 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”. 🎓 I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🎓

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Thanks for the nomination, Becky Carruthers!

👨‍🎓 Day 1 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”! 👨‍🎓

I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🤗

I nominate Annie Morgan! 😘

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Thanks for the nomination, Becky Carruthers! 👨‍🎓 Day 1 of 10 day “Senior Parent Challenge”! 👨‍🎓 I will post a picture a day of my senior, George Esser and then nominate a fellow senior parent to join the fun! 🤗 I nominate Annie Morgan! 😘

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20 years ago today I was blessed with a baby girl, Claire Esser. 😇😍🥳

I am so proud of my kindhearted and loving daughter who has matured into an amazing young lady.

I can’t believe it has been 20-years and am so grateful for every moment. I look forward to many more years of blessings!

Happy birthday, Claire Bear! I love you! 😘😘😘

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20 years ago today I was blessed with a baby girl, Claire Esser. 😇😍🥳 I am so proud of my kindhearted and loving daughter who has matured into an amazing young lady. I can’t believe it has been 20-years and am so grateful for every moment. I look forward to many more years of blessings! Happy birthday, Claire Bear! I love you! 😘😘😘

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🛑 ✋🏼Stop the scroll! We’re giving away all the tools you need to build the ultimate calm space at home or in the classroom.⁠
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Includes:⁠
📖 SEL books⁠
🌬 Breathing tools⁠
🖐🏼 Sensory tools⁠
💙 Games & activities to support emotional intelligence⁠
💡 A visual timer & fluorescent light filters⁠
💰 & an Amazon gift card ⁠
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All you have to do is:⁠
🤍Like this photo⁠
🤍Follow ⁠
@thetimetimer⁠
@namasteinschools⁠
@sparklesandsped⁠
@thecalmclassroom⁠
@_missbehavior⁠
@bouncybands⁠
@bebuddy⁠
@author_melissaboyd⁠
@minilandusa⁠
@learningresources⁠
@calmstrips⁠
@glareshade⁠
🤍Tag a friend!⁠
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Bonus entries:⁠
🤍Share this image to your stories⁠
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This giveaway closes Tuesday, August 16th at midnight EST. The winner will be contacted via DM. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram. This giveaway is open to US residents.⁠

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🛑 ✋🏼Stop the scroll! We’re giving away all the tools you need to build the ultimate calm space at home or in the classroom.⁠ ⁠ Includes:⁠ 📖 SEL books⁠ 🌬 Breathing tools⁠ 🖐🏼 Sensory tools⁠ 💙 Games & activities to support emotional intelligence⁠ 💡 A visual timer & fluorescent light filters⁠ 💰 & an Amazon gift card ⁠ ⁠ All you have to do is:⁠ 🤍Like this photo⁠ 🤍Follow ⁠ @thetimetimer⁠ @namasteinschools⁠ @sparklesandsped⁠ @thecalmclassroom⁠ @_missbehavior⁠ @bouncybands⁠ @bebuddy⁠ @author_melissaboyd⁠ @minilandusa⁠ @learningresources⁠ @calmstrips⁠ @glareshade⁠ 🤍Tag a friend!⁠ ⁠ Bonus entries:⁠ 🤍Share this image to your stories⁠ ⁠ This giveaway closes Tuesday, August 16th at midnight EST. The winner will be contacted via DM. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram. This giveaway is open to US residents.⁠

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5 Classroom Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety⁠
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5 Ways Kids Can Deal with Anxiety at School⁠
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1️⃣ Write a letter⁠
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Tell them to "Write a letter to whoever or whatever is making you feel scared, sad, or angry."⁠
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2️⃣ Count⁠
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Tell them this:" When you're feeling anxious, I want you to count 4 red things you see, 4 yellow, and 4 green. Do this until you feel calm."⁠
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3️⃣ Laugh or smile⁠
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Tell your kids that "Laughing even when you don't want to can make you feel happier!"⁠
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4️⃣ Listen to music⁠
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Ask your kids' teacher if they can play soft music in the background during quiet times (or ask the teacher for permission to let your student listen to music when working alone).⁠
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5️⃣ Breathing Exercises⁠
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Make sure your kids "Take one minute every day to do your favorite breathing exercise!" Parents and teachers, if you need some ideas, I have plenty right here on IG ;)⁠
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👩‍🏫 Teach S.T.O.P & B.O.P. at home or in the classroom! You can get the full instructions and breathing exercises for just $5! Link in bio and IG Highlights ⁠
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#schoolanxiety #backtoschool2022 #schoolstress #elementaryteacher #elementaryteachers #elementaryschoolcounselor #elementaryschoolteacher #kidsmentalhealth #childhooddevelopment #backtoschoolideas #teacherplanning #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachinglife #teachingtips #teachingstrategies #middleschoolteacher #middleschoolteachers #teachingtools

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5 Classroom Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety⁠ ⁠ 5 Ways Kids Can Deal with Anxiety at School⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Write a letter⁠ ⁠ Tell them to "Write a letter to whoever or whatever is making you feel scared, sad, or angry."⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ Count⁠ ⁠ Tell them this:" When you're feeling anxious, I want you to count 4 red things you see, 4 yellow, and 4 green. Do this until you feel calm."⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Laugh or smile⁠ ⁠ Tell your kids that "Laughing even when you don't want to can make you feel happier!"⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ Listen to music⁠ ⁠ Ask your kids' teacher if they can play soft music in the background during quiet times (or ask the teacher for permission to let your student listen to music when working alone).⁠ ⁠ 5️⃣ Breathing Exercises⁠ ⁠ Make sure your kids "Take one minute every day to do your favorite breathing exercise!" Parents and teachers, if you need some ideas, I have plenty right here on IG ;)⁠ ⁠ 👩‍🏫 Teach S.T.O.P & B.O.P. at home or in the classroom! You can get the full instructions and breathing exercises for just $5! Link in bio and IG Highlights ⁠ ⁠ #schoolanxiety #backtoschool2022 #schoolstress #elementaryteacher #elementaryteachers #elementaryschoolcounselor #elementaryschoolteacher #kidsmentalhealth #childhooddevelopment #backtoschoolideas #teacherplanning #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources #teachinglife #teachingtips #teachingstrategies #middleschoolteacher #middleschoolteachers #teachingtools

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Here are 5 benefits of practicing low and slow belly breathing with your kids daily:⁠
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#1- Improves breathing habits for healthy lungs⁠
#2- It reduces tension, stress, and anxiety⁠
#3- It can reduce the sensation of pain⁠
#4- It improves focus and concentration⁠
#5- It teaches self-awareness and self-control⁠
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👩‍🏫 Teach S.T.O.P & B.O.P. at home or in the classroom! You can get the full instructions and breathing exercises for just $5! Link in bio and IG Highlights ⁠
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#deepbreath #deepbreathing #bellybreathing #breathwork #breathworktraining #breathworkhealing #bebuddy #kidsmentalhealth #teachingtools #teachertips #backtoschool2022 #posture #kidsbreathwork #breathingteachniques #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources

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Here are 5 benefits of practicing low and slow belly breathing with your kids daily:⁠ ⁠ #1- Improves breathing habits for healthy lungs⁠ #2- It reduces tension, stress, and anxiety⁠ #3- It can reduce the sensation of pain⁠ #4- It improves focus and concentration⁠ #5- It teaches self-awareness and self-control⁠ ⁠ 👩‍🏫 Teach S.T.O.P & B.O.P. at home or in the classroom! You can get the full instructions and breathing exercises for just $5! Link in bio and IG Highlights ⁠ ⁠ #deepbreath #deepbreathing #bellybreathing #breathwork #breathworktraining #breathworkhealing #bebuddy #kidsmentalhealth #teachingtools #teachertips #backtoschool2022 #posture #kidsbreathwork #breathingteachniques #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources

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Here is the fastest way to catch your breath, lower your heart rate, and speed up recovery after running or a high-intensity workout.⁠
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Step 1️⃣: Bend over and place your hands on your knees.⁠
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Spreading your shoulder blades apart to give your lungs room to expand and put the diaphragm at an optimal position. ⁠
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Step 2️⃣: Close your mouth and breathe through your nose⁠
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This slows your breathing rate and depth.⁠
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Step 3️⃣: Lengthen the exhalations⁠
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Make sure you're squeezing the belly button in towards the spine.⁠
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Step 4️⃣: Relax the muscles in your neck and shoulders⁠
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EXTRA TIPS: A slumped position tells the brain that it is time to relax, activating the parasympathetic ("rest & digest”) system.⁠
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📆 Do you want to learn more about breathing and recovery? Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with me, your unofficial breathing coach! ⁠
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➡️ This will be an informal consultation that is all about you. Come with general or specific questions about your breathing goals or concerns.⁠
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📄 [SOURCE: "Effects of Two Different Recovery Postures during High-Intensity Interval Training" BY Michaelson, Joana V.; Brilla, Lorrie R.; Suprak, David N.; McLaughlin, Wren L.; Dahlquist, Dylan T.]⁠
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#runningday #runningtips #highintensityintervaltraining #highintensitytraining #highintensityworkout #hitt #hittworkout #catchmybreath #catchyourbreath #breathingproblems #breathingexercises #breathingtechniques #deepbreathing #breathingexercise #breathingtechnique #kidsrun

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Here is the fastest way to catch your breath, lower your heart rate, and speed up recovery after running or a high-intensity workout.⁠ ⁠ Step 1️⃣: Bend over and place your hands on your knees.⁠ ⁠ Spreading your shoulder blades apart to give your lungs room to expand and put the diaphragm at an optimal position. ⁠ ⁠ Step 2️⃣: Close your mouth and breathe through your nose⁠ ⁠ This slows your breathing rate and depth.⁠ ⁠ Step 3️⃣: Lengthen the exhalations⁠ ⁠ Make sure you're squeezing the belly button in towards the spine.⁠ ⁠ Step 4️⃣: Relax the muscles in your neck and shoulders⁠ ⁠ EXTRA TIPS: A slumped position tells the brain that it is time to relax, activating the parasympathetic ("rest & digest”) system.⁠ ⁠ 📆 Do you want to learn more about breathing and recovery? Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with me, your unofficial breathing coach! ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ This will be an informal consultation that is all about you. Come with general or specific questions about your breathing goals or concerns.⁠ ⁠ 📄 [SOURCE: "Effects of Two Different Recovery Postures during High-Intensity Interval Training" BY Michaelson, Joana V.; Brilla, Lorrie R.; Suprak, David N.; McLaughlin, Wren L.; Dahlquist, Dylan T.]⁠ ⁠ #runningday #runningtips #highintensityintervaltraining #highintensitytraining #highintensityworkout #hitt #hittworkout #catchmybreath #catchyourbreath #breathingproblems #breathingexercises #breathingtechniques #deepbreathing #breathingexercise #breathingtechnique #kidsrun

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3 ways to use the BE Buddy® ⁠
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1️⃣ As a posture prop⁠
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Efficient breathing requires good posture⁠
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2️⃣ As a belly breathing buddy⁠
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It's weighted to help kids connect with their breath and feel the belly rise and fall with each inhale and exhale.⁠
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3️⃣ To practice exhaling to strengthen breathing muscles⁠
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And to release energy and stale air from the lungs 🫁⁠
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🧡 If you need a fun t̶o̶y̶ tool to use to teach your kids belly breathing, try the BE Buddy®! Use code BUDDY5 for $5 OFF and free shipping on U.S. orders (🔗 in bio)⁠
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P.S: When you order, you get access to an exclusive Resource Portal filled with breathing exercise tutorials, info on breathing mechanics, and instructions on how to make breathing an everyday routine!⁠ 😉⁠
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#bellybreathing #breathwork #breathworktraining #breathworkhealing #bebuddy #kidsmentalhealth #teachingtools #teachertips #backtoschool2022 #posture #posturecorrection #postureexercises #yogaposture #kidsyoga #kidsbreathwork #yogateacher #yogateachers #kidsyogateacher #kidsyogaclass #kidsyogateachertraining #yogamom #breathingteachniques #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources

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3 ways to use the BE Buddy® ⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ As a posture prop⁠ ⁠ Efficient breathing requires good posture⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ As a belly breathing buddy⁠ ⁠ It's weighted to help kids connect with their breath and feel the belly rise and fall with each inhale and exhale.⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ To practice exhaling to strengthen breathing muscles⁠ ⁠ And to release energy and stale air from the lungs 🫁⁠ ⁠ 🧡 If you need a fun t̶o̶y̶ tool to use to teach your kids belly breathing, try the BE Buddy®! Use code BUDDY5 for $5 OFF and free shipping on U.S. orders (🔗 in bio)⁠ ⁠ P.S: When you order, you get access to an exclusive Resource Portal filled with breathing exercise tutorials, info on breathing mechanics, and instructions on how to make breathing an everyday routine!⁠ 😉⁠ ⁠ #bellybreathing #breathwork #breathworktraining #breathworkhealing #bebuddy #kidsmentalhealth #teachingtools #teachertips #backtoschool2022 #posture #posturecorrection #postureexercises #yogaposture #kidsyoga #kidsbreathwork #yogateacher #yogateachers #kidsyogateacher #kidsyogaclass #kidsyogateachertraining #yogamom #breathingteachniques #teachertools #teachingideas #teachingresources

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