Seated Practice with Mudras
Teacher's Guide: Mudra Practice with Students – "Yoga for Your Fingers"
Introduce your students to the calming power of mudras, or "Yoga for Your Fingers," with this step-by-step guide.
1. Introduce the Practice
Explain to students:“Today, we’ll explore 'Yoga for Your Fingers' with mudras—hand gestures that can help us feel calm, focused, and balanced. Let’s combine these with deep breathing to see how they can change how we feel.”
2. Set the Scene
Create a calm environment with soft lighting and optional background music.
Have students sit comfortably with feet flat and hands resting on their laps.
Encourage them to sit tall and relax their shoulders.
3. Teach Belly Breathing
Guide students:
Place one hand on your belly.
Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling your belly rise.
Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your belly fall.
Repeat three times, focusing on deep, slow breaths.
4. Introduce Mudras
Demonstrate each mudra, explaining its purpose and how to hold it.
Guide students through holding each mudra while taking three deep breaths.
Encourage students to close their eyes and focus on their breathing during the practice.
5. Allow Students to Choose Their Mudra
Ask:“Which mudra felt the most calming or helpful to you? Let’s practice it again with three deep breaths.”
6. Optional Sharing
Invite students to share:“Would anyone like to share which mudra they chose and how it made them feel?”
Teacher's Guide: Mudra Practice with Students – "Yoga for Your Fingers"
Introduce your students to the calming power of mudras, or "Yoga for Your Fingers," with this step-by-step guide.
1. Introduce the Practice
Explain to students:“Today, we’ll explore 'Yoga for Your Fingers' with mudras—hand gestures that can help us feel calm, focused, and balanced. Let’s combine these with deep breathing to see how they can change how we feel.”
2. Set the Scene
Create a calm environment with soft lighting and optional background music.
Have students sit comfortably with feet flat and hands resting on their laps.
Encourage them to sit tall and relax their shoulders.
3. Teach Belly Breathing
Guide students:
Place one hand on your belly.
Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling your belly rise.
Exhale slowly through your mouth, feeling your belly fall.
Repeat three times, focusing on deep, slow breaths.
4. Introduce Mudras
Demonstrate each mudra, explaining its purpose and how to hold it.
Guide students through holding each mudra while taking three deep breaths.
Encourage students to close their eyes and focus on their breathing during the practice.
5. Allow Students to Choose Their Mudra
Ask:“Which mudra felt the most calming or helpful to you? Let’s practice it again with three deep breaths.”
6. Optional Sharing
Invite students to share:“Would anyone like to share which mudra they chose and how it made them feel?”
Other Resources
For those interested in learning more about mudras, we offer several options:
Purchase Our Complete Mudra Card Deck: This deck features a variety of hand mudras, each designed to help students express and regulate their emotions. It’s a valuable tool for educators and parents looking to incorporate mudras into their mindfulness and yoga practices.
Click here to purchase the Mudra Card Deck
Subscribe to Monthly Access to Our Resource Center: For just $12.00 per month, you can access our printable mudra deck and a variety of other educational tools designed to support emotional learning and mindfulness in the classroom.
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Other Programming for Your Classroom or School:
If you're looking for additional resources or programs tailored to your school’s needs, feel free to contact us for more information. We offer various mindfulness programs and tools to integrate into your classroom environment.
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