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Standing like a Mountain

BREATHING ACTIVTY

INTRODUCTION

 The ‘Standing Like a Mountain’ practice:

  • Improves posture and balance
  • Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
  • Increases body awareness
  • Steadies breathing
  • Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips
  • Promotes core/abdomen strength
  • Relives sciatica
  • Reduces flat feet

Practice Time:

2 minutes

Prep Time:

1 minute for practice introduction

Mindfulness Skills:

Mindful movement, Body awareness, Breath work

Supplies:

None!

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Stand in an upright position with your feet a few inches apart and planted firmly to the ground. Take a deep breath in through the nose and out the mouth. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable to you.

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Hold your chin up high

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Roll your shoulders back and puff your chest 

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Engage your core

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Keep your arms and hands at your sides

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Sanding still and steady like a mountain, take 3 deep breaths, making sure you are inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

Reflection Questions:

  1. How did this pose make you feel?
  2. Did your breathing feel different in this pose? Deeper? Fuller?