Still your body
Still your body
| The teacher reads the excercise slowly, pausing at the dots… Play some music of water and nature sounds, such as sounds of whales. |
Sit down slowly and cross your legs. (Children sitting where they were standing).
Sit up with your backs straight.
Hands on your knees.
Everyone take a deep breath in… and out…
This time let’s try it quietly …
Keep every part of your body still and hear how quiet the room is.
If you want to, close your eyes (Pause for 5 seconds)
Listen to the sounds outside the classroom …
Slowly release your body and open your eyes and smile.
Now stand up quietly and come close together. Sit down.
Discussion:
- What noises did you hear. Discuss.
- What did you think of when you were sitting quietly?
- How did you feel?
- Put your hand up if you enjoyed quiet time.
[Reference : Sathya Sai Education in Human Values, A Curriculum for the Development of Character and Emotional Literacy by Carole Alderman]