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Behaviour And Life SkillsActivity : Con n ectin g with yourin n er self throu gh the brea thBackground :The natural sound of the breath is SO-HAM. The sound of inhalation isSO and the sound of exhalation is HAM. By focusing our awareness onthe natural sound of breath, the mind becomes tranquil and calm.Methodology :The teacher/facilitator is supposed to give the following instruction:• Sit comfortably on a chair - hands down on the knees, legstogether, head, neck and spine in one straight line, eyes closedand face relaxed.If a separate period is allotted for such rejuvenating activities,then participants can lie down on a mat - head, neck and spine inone straight line, legs slightly apart, hands by the side of thebody, palms up. Eyes are closed and face relaxed.• Bring your awareness to your breath. Observe the way you arebreathing. Is your breath shallow or is it deep? Now make adeliberate effort to deepen your breath by taking a deep breathin and then, breathe out in a slow, rhythmic manner. Make surethat there should not be any facial contortion during thispractice. The head or the shoulders should not move up and downwhile you are trying to deepen your breath.CONCEPT :By focusing our awarenesson the natural sound ofbreath, the mind becomestranquil and calmOBJECTIVE :• To settle therestlessness within thestudent.• To manage the angerthat he/she may befacing at the personallevelMODE :Group-Work/IndividualTIME REQUIRED :2-3 Minutes• When your breath becomes slow and rhythmic, imagine there is atiny hole in the centre of your throat. Air goes in and out throughthis hole.95