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Mindful Breathing & Gestures

RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements" (by Adriene Thorne, Pastor of Riverside Church in New York) ​
​I use mindful breathing and prayerful gestures (body movement) to invite participants to connect with their bodies. Many in the healing field consider mindful breathing to be a significant tool in people's mental health and well-being. Grief expert David Kessler, for instance, integrates "grief yoga" in his work. In my spiritual care groups, I use different approaches (see below). At a minimum, I invite folks to slow and deepen their breath when I ring the bell three times so they can connect with the breath of life ("ruach" in Hebrew).
1. Quadratos Body Movement (PDF Worksheet on the Quadratos Body Movement; PDF Seasons Worksheet); PDF Quadratos by Shaia​
Simple on Chair                                                                  Simple Standing                                                                  Advanced Standing
 Movements inspired by & adapted from Alexander John Shaia's Quadratos: 4 Gospel Journey
2. Body Prayer (movement created by Adriene Thorne - author of article: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements above)

Other Physical Movements

​3​. Tai Chi Moves with Jake Mace or Tai Chi with David Wong
    Music for Tai Chi, Flute Meditation

4. Qi-Gong: 5 Min Hands Up & Back, 5 Min Stretch for Back Spine, 10 Min to Release Fear & Anxiety; 5 Min Shoulders & Pam
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​5. 
Walking the Labyrinth (short documentary) / pdf Guide about labyrinths 

6. Intro to Box Breathing; Five Min 4-4-4-4 Box Breath; 3 Min Box Breath start at 1:07

7. Simple 2 Min Sitting Stretch start at 0:12

8. Simple 2 Min Stand Up Stretch start at 0:06

9. 2 Min Alternate Nostril Breathing: Option #1, Option#2

10. Hand to Heart to Beat Racing Mind

11. Touch, See, Hear (3 Senses) Anxiety Skills (Simplified 5-4-3-2-1)

​12. Squeeze Hug

13. Breathing with Fingers


14. 2 Min Breath Work

15. 2 Mini Meditation
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​Donnel Miller-Mutia
- chaplain, grief support specialist, relationship educator, artist
- shares arts and skills to aid your growth in the fullness of life. 

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      • Grief Resources >
        • Grief & the Pandemic
      • Tending to Our Grief
      • Breathe
      • Resilience Resource
      • Chaplain's Tea
      • Prayers for Staff
      • Silent Prayer
      • Prayer Requests
      • Blessing of Hands
      • Blessing of Workspace
      • Imposition of Ashes
    • Resources for Spiritual Care Groups >
      • Leaders Guide >
        • Leaven
      • Learning Modules
      • Art Projects >
        • Healing Hands Mandala
      • Mindful Gestures
      • Community Singing >
        • Healing Breath
      • Highs & Lows Ritual
  • Couple Resources
    • Couples Class
    • Mindful Conversation
  • Art & Music
    • Van Gogh Spirituality
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