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Move and Play the Stress Away Course

Curriculum

  • 8 Sections
  • 84 Lessons
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  • Introduction
    1
    • 1.1
      Course Introduction
  • Module 1: Stress and Burnout Introduction
    13
    • 2.1
      Modul 1 – Introduction
    • 2.2
      Understanding Stress
    • 2.3
      What is Grounding?
    • 2.4
      Grounding exercise
    • 2.5
      Tune into your body meditation
    • 2.6
      The breathing space mediation
    • 2.7
      The Burnout Syndrome
    • 2.8
      Barefoot walking: advantages, disadvantages and exercises to strengthen the foot
    • 2.9
      Barefoot Walking exercise
    • 2.10
      Figure Technique: Stressors and Resources in the Work of a Teacher
    • 2.11
      Anti-stress suitcase
    • 2.12
      Balance Wheel
    • 2.13
      Two Curtains Method
  • Module 2: Connecting with Our Bodies
    17
    • 3.1
      Module 2: Introduction
    • 3.2
      The Embodied Mind: Reconnecting with the Body’s Wisdom
    • 3.3
      Tapping exercise
    • 3.4
      What is mindfulness?
    • 3.5
      Mindfulness – Introduction video
    • 3.6
      Mindfulness exercise 1 – Mindful breathing
    • 3.7
      Mindfulness exercise 2 – Body scan
    • 3.8
      Mindfulness exercise 3 – walking meditation
    • 3.9
      Mindfulness exercise 4- Mindful listening
    • 3.10
      The Wisdom of Our Body: The Felt Body
    • 3.11
      The healing touch (video)
    • 3.12
      The Healing Touch
    • 3.13
      Somatic movement practices
    • 3.14
      Arrival to Space and Body
    • 3.15
      Small Dance: A Solo Movement Practice
    • 3.16
      Spinal Piano – a pair exercise
    • 3.17
      Wheel of Awareness Meditation
  • Module 3: Self-Care
    11
    • 4.1
      Module 3 Introduction
    • 4.2
      Caring about yourself – Positive Affirmations
    • 4.3
      Affirmations – video
    • 4.4
      How Chronic Stress Affects Eating Patterns
    • 4.5
      Strengthening the Immune System through Diet and Nutrition
    • 4.6
      Healthy Eating for Stress Management
    • 4.7
      Mindful Eating
    • 4.8
      Positive Affirmations Exercise
    • 4.9
      Gratitude Jar
    • 4.10
      Mindful Eating
    • 4.11
      How to incorporate mindful eating habits into our daily lives
  • Module 4: Playful Connections
    12
    • 5.1
      Module 4 – Introduction
    • 5.2
      The Invisible Architechture of Well-Being
    • 5.3
      The Universal Power of Play: Why We Never Outgrow Our Inner Child
    • 5.4
      Calming Connections
    • 5.5
      Play: A Fundamental Human Need
    • 5.6
      The Cost of Disconnection
    • 5.7
      Rethinking Work: Why Play is the Missing Piece
    • 5.8
      The Playful Mindset in Professional Relationships
    • 5.9
      How to Play as an Adult: Rediscovering Joy, Creativity, and Well-being
    • 5.10
      Quick Games and Activities for Work: Boost Creativity and Energy in Minutes
    • 5.11
      Six Engaging Party Games for Adults (No Alcohol Required)
    • 5.12
      Recognize Playful Moments
  • Module 5: Connecting to Nature
    14
    • 6.1
      Module 5 Introduction
    • 6.2
      Urbanization and the Need to Reconnect with Nature
    • 6.3
      Ecology of Magic by David Abram
    • 6.4
      What is Nature for You
    • 6.5
      Nature Therapy Against Stress
    • 6.6
      Connections to Pets
    • 6.7
      Animals in the Classroom?
    • 6.8
      Language Use and Feelings for Nature
    • 6.9
      The Nature Principle – „Vitamin N”
    • 6.10
      The Magic Power of Gardening
    • 6.11
      Activating the Senses in Nature: A Solo Mindfulness Exercise
    • 6.12
      Meet My Tree
    • 6.13
      Nature Mandala
    • 6.14
      Nature Pictures
  • Module 6: Creativity - Connecting to Our Positive Powers
    15
    • 7.1
      Module 6: Introduction
    • 7.2
      The Myth of the Creative Type
    • 7.3
      Creativity as Self-Discovery: Finding Your Inner Voice
    • 7.4
      The Brain on Play
    • 7.5
      Curiosity as the Spark: How Play Opens the Door to Creativity
    • 7.6
      The Silent Killers of Creativity
    • 7.7
      From Self-Doubt to Creative Confidence: Reclaiming Your Inner Voice
    • 7.8
      Creativity in Connection
    • 7.9
      The Quiet Power of Creative Rituals: Building Inner Strength Through Consistency
    • 7.10
      The “Try Something Different” Challenge
    • 7.11
      Personal Creative Time (Self-Discovery Practice)
    • 7.12
      The 10-Minute Playful Experiment
    • 7.13
      Invite Someone In (Collaborative Creativity)
    • 7.14
      A “Play First” Warm-Up
    • 7.15
      Establish a Creative Ritual
  • Evaluation
    As you have finished this course, we would like to ask you to evaluate. Thank you!
    1
    • 8.1
      Evaluation Form

Wheel of Awareness Meditation

The primary goal of this exercise is to guide your attention inward, moving through different layers of awareness to arrive at a state of deep connection with your body. It is a practice of focused mindfulness that helps to calm the mind and ground you in the present moment.

Instructions

Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can stand or sit undisturbed for about 10-15 minutes.

  1. Awareness of Sights: Begin by slowly looking around the room, taking note of the lights, colors, and shapes you see. Then, gently close your eyes and observe what you perceive with your eyes shut. Let these images go.
  2. Awareness of Sounds: Shift your attention to the sounds in your environment. Notice sounds that are far away and those that are near. Acknowledge each sound without judgment and then let it go.
  3. Awareness of Thoughts: Turn your focus to the thoughts that arise in your mind. Observe them as if they are clouds passing in the sky, without getting attached to them or pushing them away. Simply let them be.
  4. Awareness of Body Sensations: Bring your awareness to your physical body. Notice the sensation of your breath and any small, spontaneous movements. Conduct a mental scan of your body, paying attention to each part from your toes to your head.

Benefits for Stress Reduction and Burnout Prevention

  • Promotes Mindfulness: By systematically focusing your attention, you practice being fully present, which can interrupt the cycle of stressful or anxious thoughts.
  • Reduces Mental Clutter: The act of noticing and letting go of sights, sounds, and thoughts helps to clear the mind, reducing the feeling of being mentally overwhelmed.
  • Enhances Body Connection: Tuning into your physical sensations helps to ground you and can reduce the sense of disconnection that often comes with chronic stress.
  • Calms the Nervous System: This quiet, focused practice can help to activate the body’s relaxation response, lowering heart rate and promoting a sense of peace.

Link:

If you prefer to be lead through this exercise, you can find a good video for that here:

https://youtu.be/kZrjmPPvE7k?si=KkhWO1kuc8cCeYYf

Spinal Piano – a pair exercise
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