How Breath Can Reset Your Day in the Classroom or at Home
How Breath Can Reset Your Day in the Classroom or at Home
Let’s be honest — parenting and teaching are full-on. Some days you’re flying, and others you’re running on fumes. Whether it’s classroom stress, children’s stress, or your own mental overload, the days can feel a lot.
But here’s something small that makes a big difference:
your breath.
Breath: Your Built-In Reset Button
When things get overwhelming — whether at home or in the classroom — the breath gets short and shallow. That tells your body to stay on high alert.
But when you slow it down, your body shifts into calm. You think more clearly. You speak more gently. The energy shifts — for you and the children around you.
Why It Works
Breath is a direct line to the nervous system. A longer exhale tells the body:
“You’re safe. You can settle now.”
Just a minute of steady breathing can:
- Lower stress levels (for you and the kids)
- Improve focus and attention
- Support emotional regulation
- Bring a moment of calm into busy spaces
A Simple Breath Practice (For You + The Kids)
Try this:
4-4-6 Breath
- Inhale for 4 counts
- Hold for 4 counts
- Exhale for 6 counts
Repeat for 3 rounds. That’s all it takes.
It’s perfect:
- Before a lesson
- After a tantrum
- During transitions
- When you need a reset too
In the Classroom
Even one minute of shared breathing can transform the energy in the room. Use it at the start of the day, after playtime, or before heading home. It’s a gentle, powerful way to reduce classroom stress and build emotional awareness in children.
At Home
Children feel our energy. If we’re tense, they sense it. A few quiet breaths before responding, transitioning, or re-setting can help the whole household find a more grounded rhythm.
It doesn’t need to be perfect — it just needs to happen.
Want Support With This?
If you’re a teacher, or simply holding space for others all day long, take five minutes for yourself with my free guided meditation on Insight Timer:
👉 Midday Pause for Teachers (5 mins)
It’s short, calming, and made with love for people just like you.
🌸Also you can Access the Mindfulness & Yoga For Children Bundle Just here!
Final Thought
You don’t need a full hour. You don’t need silence or stillness.
You just need one breath.
Then another.
Breath is your reset — always with you, always enough.
I am an Actress, Kundalini Teacher, Children’s Yoga Teacher and Mentor. As the founder of The Full Life Principle, I empower women everywhere to live a beautiful peaceful life based on their uniqueness and spiritual growth.
My passion is ensuring that you are able to practice your self-care and enjoy your spiritual journey. My You Tube Channel provides masses of guidance and classes.
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