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Behaviour And Life SkillsActivity :Stretchin g like a tree (Tree Pose)BACKGROUND :This activity highlights the imp<strong>or</strong>tance of physical and mental balance inrelaxing the child's mind and body. The entire spine if stretched andrelaxed, helps <strong>to</strong> clear up any congestion of the spinal nerves.METHODOLOGY :In this activity, the children should be made <strong>to</strong> stand erect, interlock thefingers and lift their palms up, over the head. Inhale and stretch thearms above the head, while standing on their <strong>to</strong>es. Then, gently andslowly, start exhaling and lowering the heels back <strong>to</strong> its startingposition. This is one round. Do 5-7 rounds.OBSERVATION AND SUGGESTIONS:The mind and the body arehighly influenced by thepattern of our breathing. Ifthe body lacks in stamina andsupple movements, then themind becomes restless anddull. But if the breathingprocess is c<strong>or</strong>rect, the childcan easily move <strong>to</strong>wardsdeveloping a focused andsharp mind.KEY MESSAGE :Stretching like a tree makes usgrow tall.FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY :This activity should bepracticed at least two <strong>or</strong> threetimes in the m<strong>or</strong>ning and in the evening, on an empty s<strong>to</strong>mach.CONCEPT :The imp<strong>or</strong>tance of physicaland mental balance inrelaxing the child's mindand body.OBJECTIVE :To help the children keeptheir spine straight.To develop a sense ofbalance and focus withinthem.MODE :Group/IndividualTIME REQUIRED :2-3 minutes52

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