Five-Finger Breathing

Trace your hand with one finger: breathe in going up each finger, breathe out going down. Five slow breaths, and the storm gets smaller.

Time: 5 min
Age: 4–12 years
Energy: Calm
Where: At home · On the go

The steps are in the app

Slow breathing with a longer exhale is one of the simplest ways to calm the body, and tracing a hand gives kids something to see and feel while they do it. Practiced in calm moments, it becomes a tool they can reach for when feelings get big.

The steps are in the app

Step-by-step instructions, tips and an easier and a harder version are waiting in the Hopsa app – along with 300 more ideas matched to your kids’ ages.

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