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This is a mindfulness exercise that engages the 5 senses to ground. This practice can be adapted to various time and location constraints. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

This somatic practice engages the nerves of the palms and fingers to help with nerves in the mind. This can be a brief and discreet practice done in many places. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

Tense and Relax is a way to tell our bodies that it is OK to release the tension by intentionally tensing and intentionally releasing. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

Mindful eating can be done by practicing something akin to 5-4-3-2-1. By activating the 5 senses, we can make every meal a meditation if we slow down enough to become aware of the felt sensations of eating. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

This ancient acupressure point supports easing headaches and pain. It is a very accessible and discrete practice that can be done in most settings. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

Body brushing engages our largest organ in our body to access the nerves of our skin that can calm the nerves in our mind. Additionally, using our hands to brush our skin can promote more flow in our lymphatic system, which can lead to increased immunity to the stressors of our body. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

Alternate Nostril Breathing is a wonderful practice to reduce anxiety and increase focus. It promotes more balanced communication between the two hemispheres of the brain. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

This practice is an intentional structure of in-breath, holding, and out-breath. It can support clarity of mind and calming the heart. Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

This practice helps us outlet repetitive thoughts, especially during drives or natural breaks in your schedule.  Click the linked images below for a walk-through video and downloadable pdf for this exercise.

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