Calm Down & Breathe Videos

BELLY BREATHING EXERCISES FOR KIDS

​You can use a stuffed animal or anything that can sit comfortably on your stomach while you practice this mindful breathing exercise. Hint: try this at night to help you fall asleep.

CALM SLEEP STORIES & MEDITATIONS

​Listen to a Sleep Story for adults or try a CALM meditation. Kids' stories and activities are available too!

TURN OFF FIGHT/FLIGHT/FREEZE

​Try Alternate Nostril Breathing to help stimulate parasympathetic nervous system activity. This can reduce anxiety and negative stress reactions in your body.  

FEEL CALM USING THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGH

​Need a quick way to "re-set" your nervous system back to CALM? Try this easy trick. It starts with two breaths in and then one long sigh. Curious about why this works? Learn about the science here.

10-MINUTE MEDITATION

​Find a quiet place. Turn your volume down so that you can listen quietly.

RELAX MUSCLES TO SLEEP OR NAP

​Do your muscles feel tight? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Try this simple visualization to soothe the mind and relax the body.

1-MIN RELAXED BREATHING

​This is an easy breathing exercise to try. Just do what the fish does! It only takes one minute.