THEME: “I CaN be a happy hippo!”
As we settle in to the colder weather, let’s build our inner fire and strength with the “Happy Hippos! theme. We’ll stretching out the core, and practice a powerful breathing technique and poses to aid feelings of confidence, mental balance and energy.
Enjoy bringing this theme and as always, take what you need and leave what doesn’t serve you!
“HAPPY HIPPO MEDITATION”
Time: 11 minutes
When to practice: TO RELAX, AND BUILD INNER CONFIDENCE
Let's settle in, close the eyes and relax whole body. Imagine you're a happy hippo laying in the sunshine, feeling the warmth on your belly and face! Let yourself be really floppy like a relaxed hippo ~ You are in the perfect place! Sink into stillness and peace here.
Grab a blanket and get cosy. You can do this anytime yourself, with your students, or with your family members too. Simply click on the audio link and settle in.
RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES to BUILD CONFIDENCE
These poses and movements serve to support a sense of inner strength and silliness! Have fun with it and find confidence and balance.
(FOLLOW ALONG WITH JEN IN THE VIDEOs BELOW.)
Breathing exercise: “HIPPO BREATH”
Don’t forget to bring some fun and connect the voice and breath with this breathing technique, all while you can get rid of some of the stale air at the base of your lungs!
This breathing techniques is to be avoided if you are pregnant or have a heart, spinal, or respiratory condition.
(watch the video below FOR GUIDANCE WITH JEN)
“happy hippo” mantra
self-care
MUSIC
WITH GRATITUDE
