Classrooms Brain Breaks
Rainbow Breath & Diaphragmatic Breathing
Rainbow Breath is a great classroom break at the desk. The movement of the arms releases tension in the neck and shoulders and help draw focus inward. This can be followed by diaphragmatic breathing — a calming technique that encourages fuller, slower breaths into the lungs, increasing oxygen levels and helping students settle their nervous systems.
Use the videos below and the pdf to learn more and practice these breathing tools.