Breathwork & Children
Families Reaping Rewards
Through the power of one's breath, children gain a relaxed headspace which leads to a relaxed and emotionally regulated body at school and at home. Children who participate in this enrichment activity learn conscious breathing exercises. Children can benefit from decreased stress, better management of anxious feelings, slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and feelings of happiness contributing positively to mental and physical states of their overall well-being.
The International Breathwork Foundation reported that students who are immersed in daily conscious breathing strategies, learn to rely on their breath as a self-management tool to aide them in life.
Proven benefits include: Clears and focuses the mind preparing children for sustained mental effort like homework, testing and other activities that require mental stamina.
Improves self-regulation and self-containment.
Reduces need for ADHD medication.
Raises self-esteem.
Helps foster class cohesion.
Reduces bullying.
Reduces stress, worry and anxiety.
Raises reading and performance scores.
Source: International Breathwork Foundation
