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Week 9 Meditation - Leaves on a stream

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Being In ‘Flow’

When we are in our ‘Flow’ we are focused on an activity that uses all of our mind. We are not thinking about the past or the future, or any worries. Being in the flow means you are lost in time and fully present in the activity. When do you find yourself focusing on just one thing and completely lost in it?

You might find your flow when you are: 

• Playing with Lego

 • Drawing / Painting

 • Creating something

 • Playing sport

 • Playing with your pet

 • Cooking

 • Writing 

• Reading a great story

 • Dancing / Singing

 • Being with friends

 • Kicking the footy

Write down 3 activities you can do this week that help you to be in your ‘Flow’ 

Mindful Movements

Mindful Movements are simple ‘brain breaks’ that can help you to calm the body and mind. Here are some examples you can use at home.

Tree Pose

 • In a standing fixed position, lift one leg and place foot on upper thigh by bending leg.

 • Hold your hands in prayer position above your head.

 • Imagine you are a strong tree with one leg planted firmly into the ground with your hands reaching up like tree     

   trunks.

 •Then close your eyes if you feel balanced and imagine yourself as a tree out in the forest.

 • Slowly bring your hands and arms up above your head keeping your hands in prayer position.

 • After 1 minute, swap over legs and repeat again.

Child’s Pose

 • Start on the floor on all fours.

 • Then come back to resting your body on your heels with your arms gently stretched out in front of you with palms flat on the ground.

 • Gently bring your forehead to a resting position on the floor in front of your 

knees and lay your chest on your thighs.

 • Slowly bring your arms to rest back alongside your body.

 • Take a few long, deep breaths. Feel your body rising and falling with your 

breath.

 • Stay in this position for a few breaths.

 • Variations: if you feel tension in your lower back, then you can spread out your knees or if your head doesn’t reach the ground, then place a cushion under your forehead.

It’s normal to have lots of feelings -even strong ones. What is important is what we do with them. It really helps to talk to someone you trust about how you are feeling. You can also use some of your coping strategies to feel better. This will help you to feel calmer and more positive. Remember it’s ok to feel difficult emotions. They will pass. 

- Georgina Manning

Nicole O'Sullivan 

Student Wellbeing and Learning Diversity leader