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Behaviour And Life SkillsActivity : Roa rin g like a lionBACKGROUND :This activity, which is highly recommended for children, is practicedfacing the Sun. It helps in curing swollen tonsils and is a good remedyagainst ailments of throat, nose, ears, mouth and teeth.METHODOLOGY :For this activity, children should assume a kneeling position, with thetoes touching, heels apart and soles facing upward. While facing theSun, place the hands on the floor between the knees, then lean forward,resting the body on the arms. Inhale deeply and then, tilt your headbackward, open the mouth and stretch out your tongue as much aspossible, so as to expose your tongue and throat to the rays of the Sunwhile exhaling. Keep producing a roaring sound from the throat duringthis practice. Do 5-7 rounds.OBSERVATION AND SUGGESTIONS:The children usually do not understand the significance of this activity,and so they do not open their mouth wide enough or roar loud enough.The roaring sound should be loud and clear.KEY MESSAGE :Roaring like a lion is excellent for keeping all kinds of throat relatedproblems at bay.FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY :This activity should be practiced at least two to three times in themorning and in the evening, on an empty stomach.CONCEPT :The activity can be a goodremedy against ailments ofthroat.OBJECTIVE :To remove stuttering andstammering.To give a vent to the pentup feelings within kids.MATERIALSREQUIRED:MatsMODE :Group/IndividualTIME REQUIRED :2-3 minutes53