Below are some of resources focused on mindfulness that KYL/D has found informative and aligned with our CHI Dance program.
Movement: QiGong Practices
This is a mindful movement series based in QiGong, accessible through the Qigong Meditation Channel created by Thich Man Tue (Br Insight)— a Vietnamese Buddhist Monk. There are 5 sessions in the series and each are about 30-45 minutes.
“What is the Difference Between Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning?” by Mindful Schools, which is organization with an abundance of resources for cultivating awareness, resilience, and compassionate action.
Listen to this audio meditation through SoundCloud by Meditate Now, titled: “Overwhelmed? Pause, Breath And Connect - 6 Minutes” Meditate Now offers 1:1 mindfulness tailored programs for organisations, focusing at improving individual mental and physical wellbeing and performance. Learn more at meditatenow.com.au
Books by Christopher Willard, Olivia Weisser, Alison Oliver
The In-Between Book is an interactive, illustrated picture book for ages 4 to 8 that teaches mindfulness through the Japanese concept of “ma,” or the space between things. With The Breathing Book, young readers discover the power of mindful awareness through a series of breathing practices and engaging activities designed to calm the mind and body, set positive intentions, and spark creativity and imagination.
