Introduction Have you ever found yourself unable to sit still Some people get nervous They get worried They get sad They can’t control their feelings or actions This is why it’s important to practice intentional movement Intentional means doing something on purpose We need to connect our minds and bodies This will let us manage different challenges This will help us be more aware We focus better when we better control our movements We breathe on purpose We move on purpose We use our body to lead our mind This book gives you tips on how to be mindful Mindful means being aware It means taking care of your body and mind Take a moment Practice moving Just breathe 4
Tip Choose to move 5
hold that pose Chapter One Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind It combines breathing techniques exercise and meditation Meditation is deep thinking It focuses the mind for a period of time Inversions are popular yoga moves Inversions are changes in position that bring the head below the heart It’s a calming pose Here are some inversion yoga poses you can try Bend over Touch your toes Feel the stretch in your lower back Let your head and hands hang heavy Do a headstand against a wall Or ask a friend to help Kneel and sit on your heels Sit up straight Bring your chest to your thighs Bring your forehead down to the floor Stretch your arms out long You can stretch them in front of you Or you can stretch them behind you 6
Tip Loosen up your body Shake out your arms Shake out your legs 7
