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Relax Kids! Holiday wellbeing sessions for children

24 Mar 2021

We are hosting some wellbeing sessions for children of our staff during the holidays

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Each class, tailored to age groups, will involve movement, stretches, self-massage, breathing exercises, positive self-talk and each session will end with listening to a visualisation for relaxation. Just make sure there is room for simple movement and join via Zoom.

Age groups:

  • Superhero Adventures for the under-5s
  • Intergalactic Adventures for ages 5-9
  • Chill Skills for ages 9 to 12

Sessions aim to help children: 

  • Learn basic relaxation and stress-reducing techniques 
  • Use relaxation techniques 
  • Appreciate the benefits of relaxation 
  • Become aware of their feelings and emotions and learn techniques to manage these feelings 
  • Have fun while exercising and learning to relax 
  • Develop body and spatial awareness 
  • Develop emotional and physical fitness 
  • Develop concentration skills 
  • Improve general behaviour in children 
  • Promote positive self-image and self-esteem

More information:

Sessions will take place on Wednesday, 31 March.