is a mindfulness practice where you intentionally focus on the sensations of walking, your surroundings, and your body. It’s about being present in the moment. During this practice students are encouraged to zone in to their bodily sensations, notice their feet on the ground and the movement of their bodies. Also, to engage in their senses and observe their environment. We advise students to let go of any thoughts, past or future and to stay focused on the present moment, to acknowledge any thoughts or emotions that arise, without judgement and use breath as an anchor to stay present and grounded.

is a practice where you directly connect with the Earth, harnessing its electrical energy. This can be done by: walking/sitting barefoot on the grass, soil or sand. Gardening also offers opportunities to connect, allowing the soil to cover your hands. The core idea is that the Earth possesses a negative electrical charge, and when the body makes direct contact, electrons can be absorbed, potentially balancing the body’s own electrical charges and reducing oxidative stress. Benefits of this practice include: reduced inflammation, stress and pain, improved sleep quality and boosting the immune system.

offers a wide range of benefits, including enhanced physical health, improved mental well-being, and a boost to social and emotional development. This practice encourages physical activity, boosts vitamin D levels, and provides opportunities for social interaction and exploration of the natural world.

is a practice that involves focusing the mind and can help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote emotional well-being. It’s a technique that trains attention and awareness, helping students to detach from habitual thought patterns and achieve a state of mental clarity and emotional stability. Meditation can be used to relax, reduce anxiety, and even enhance physical well-being. Benefits of using meditation practice include: improved focus and attention, enhanced emotional well-being, improved sleep, improved self-awareness and improved ability to moodregulate.

Types of Meditation:
• Mindfulness Meditation: Focuses on the present moment and observing thoughts and feelings without judgement.
• Loving-kindness meditation: Cultivates feelings of compassion and kindness towards oneself and others.
• Mantra Meditation: Involves repeating a word or phrase to focus attention.
• Guided Meditation: Involves following guided instructions to lead you through the practice.

refers to breathing exercises and techniques designed to influence mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It involves consciously controlling and focusing breathing patterns, often with the goal of promoting relaxation, reducing stress, or enhancing other aspects of health. The key aspects of breathwork is to gain conscious control, moving beyond the process of automatic breathing. This type of focused breathing involves deep, focused inhales/exhales, sometimes with specific durations or rhythms. There are a variety of techniques encompassed in a wide range of practices, including those with roots in ancient traditions such as Yoga and Eastern medicine (qigong).

Benefits of breathwork include reducing stress, anxiety and improving sleep and potentially aiding in the management of certain physical conditions.

Common techniques include diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing), box breathing, and 4-7-8 method. By consciously controlling breathing, breathwork can influence the autonomic nervous system, promoting relaxation and potentially releasing stored emotions. Certain breathwork techniques are thought to increase heart rate variability, a measure of the variability in time between heartbeats, which is linked to overall well-being. Breathwork can help individuals develop a stronger connection between their mind and body, leading to increased awareness of bodily sensations and a greater sense of control

offers numerous benefits, including enhanced creativity, improved cognitive skills, emotional expression, stress relief, and increased self-esteem. It also fosters problem-solving abilities, boosts memory, and encourages mindfulness. Painting strengthens fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spiritual awareness.

offers numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved well-being, enhanced memory, and better problem-solving skills. It can also boost creativity, increase mindfulness, and provide a space for self-reflection and emotional processing. Regular journaling can help to manage anxiety and stress by providing a way to express and process difficult emotions, reduce intrusive thoughts and improve emotional regulation. Writing about your experiences and thoughts can improve memory recall and reduce frequent unwanted thoughts. This practice helps to break down complex problems, brainstorm solutions, and provide a fresh perspective on challenges a person may be facing. Mindful journaling can promote selfcompassion and enhance emotional regulation skills. This tool can also be useful to set goals, track progress, and celebrate accomplishments, providing motivation and a sense of purpose. Students are also encouraged to do this practice at home, journaling before bed can help to reduce bedtime worries, improve sleep quality and increase sleep time.