Relax Kids
Relax Kids offers a unique system of children's relaxation and mindfulness.
Sessions incorporate movement and exercise, mindfulness and relaxation games, stretching, peer or self massage, breathing techniques, affirmations and visualisations. Each class is based upon an imaginative theme, and gently introduces children to simple and fun mindfulness tools that can be used in all areas of their lives.
7 Steps of Relax Kids:
MOVE : Benefits of Movement and Warm up
- Improves circulation
- Releases endorphins
- Boosts energy
- Develops flexibility, coordination, balance and strength
PLAY : Benefits of Mindfulness games
- Encourages social interaction
- Improves communication, cooperation
- Develops confidence and self esteem
- Develops language and social skills
STRETCH : Benefits of Stretching
- Improves circuation and boosts immune system
- Promotes balance and mental claim
- Sharpens concentration
- Decreases tension
FEEL : Benefits of Peer Massage
- Lowers stress levels and relieves tiredness
- Helps relax muscles and calms the nerves
- Promotes better social contact, respect and communication
- Improves circulation and stimulates lymphatic system
BREATHE : Benefits of Breathing
- Brings energy to the respiratory system
- Calms the nerves
- Develops concentration and clarity
- Helps reduce anger, anxiety and stress
BELIEVE : Benefits of Affirmations
- Promotes positive thinking
- Develops self confidence and self esteem
- Boosts self-esteem
- Improves emotional resilience
RELAX : Benefits of Visualisations:
- Improves concentration, listening skills and memory
- Improves mental and emotional health
- Promotes deeper sleep
- Develops imagination and creativity
Relax Kids classes are supported by a range of high quality mindfulness and relaxation books and CDs and class printouts which help bring calm and quiet to the classroom.
For more information visit: relaxkids.com
Sessions can be delivered in the classroom, to small groups, or as a lunchtime or afterschool activity and are great for helping with transitions or exam stress.