16/06/2026
Our body reacts very quickly to protect itself against something that feels like a threat. If we feel unsafe, we react in one of three ways; fight, flight or freeze.
These are normal responses, but if we constantly react in these ways, we can build an stressful habits. That gets in the way of our being our best self!
The Heart-Focused Breathing is a simple tool you try with your child. can do anytime, anywhere. You can do can do anytime, anywhere, with your eyes open or closed.
Step 1: To begin, put your attention on the center of your chest or heart area. You can even place your hand on your heart if you feel comfortable doing so.
Step 2: Breathe a little deeper and slower. Imagine you are breathing through your heart area. Practice for 1-2 minutes.
A printable version of the Heart-Focused Breathing Technique is available.
*In the first comment is a link to access a printable version of the Heart-Focused Breathing Technique.
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