Music & Mindfulness

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Music & Mindfulness: Relax

Learn the basics of breathing for relaxation and practicing mindfulness in this beginner video.

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Music & Mindfulness: Release

Ignoring emotions or situations can have a negative impact. In this video, intentionally focus on a problem and let go of the attachment to that problem.

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Music & Mindfulness: Allow

Mindfulness means noticing without judgment. Practice noticing your feelings and thoughts without trying to change them or label them as good or bad.

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Music & Mindfulness: Focus

Acknowledge your scattered thoughts and use breathing and music to help focus, concentrate, and pay attention.

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Music & Mindfulness: Slow Down

Use visualization to help slow down racing thoughts and calm the nervous systems.

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Music & Mindfulness: Dream

Use imagination and creativity to promote happiness and calm.

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Music & Mindfulness: Reflect

Use this video of cello-only music for journaling, drawing, or reflecting after any of the mindfulness videos.

Music and Emotions

Explore how music can help us get in touch with our feelings.

Music and Expression

Learn how composers use music to express themselves. Listen to Mozart's "Gran Partita" and hear how other students feel while listening.

Music and Meditation

This Music and Mindfulness lesson is great for all ages! Explore meditation as a tool for self-regulation. Listen to some calming music while learning to breathe deep and be still.

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