Somatic mindfulness exercise: walk in the woods
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Walk in the woods, a somatic, meditative exercise, celebrates 7-year-old Rudy's return to his grandma's woods this summer. Rudy's favorite things to do in rural Pennsylvania (after roller coasters and kayak racing) include walking in his grandma's woods looking for frogs and deer. Some evenings, he and his brother might find themselves howling with the faraway wolves.
Follow Rudy as he roams the woods.
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Breathing with the trees
In case you missed it: Our first video in this series is a grounding exercise also starring Rudy.
Five things
Our second video in this series is a grounding exercise hosted by 7-year-old Emi, who reminds us of how simple it can be to check in with our senses and be grateful for the world surrounding us.
Papillon
Our third video in this series is a meditative exercise hosted by 7-year-old Zoey from France. Zoey has us lightening our steps as we settle in and listen to the rhythm of life while thinking about the beautiful metamorphosis of the butterfly.