Students at Summit Academy, practiced mindfulness by returning to breathing exercises and learning how to intentionally focus their attention. They explored different ways to direct their focus, including listening to sound, noticing temperature, connecting with their surroundings, and identifying where stress is held in the body.
Students then participated in a guided meditation while Ms. Joanie played singing bowls, giving them the opportunity to focus on sound and reflect on how it made them feel. They also learned about the bowls and took turns playing them.
Throughout the class, students stayed engaged, respectful, and supportive of one another. The session concluded with a review of breathing techniques and a reminder of how focusing on one thing at a time can help students feel grounded and calm.
