The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art has provided this lesson plan to accompany the three 2022 mindfulness videos. This lesson plan covers how students can respond to and further develop the concepts explored in the videos. The lesson plans covers stress management, positive self-talk, breathing and more.

Provide your child(ren) a mat, a hula hoop, or a towel to indicate the space they need to stay in.  Give the students instructions for slow relaxed movements to help them focus on their body in space.  This activity can help them calm down and be ready for more challenging tasks. Talk to your child(ren) about the benefits of relaxing and being calm. 

Fireflies Musical Yoga for Kids is a 12-part series, consisting of three-minute instructional videos presented by Kira Willey, nationally acclaimed kindie artist and musical yogini. It provides educators with a wonderful tool to help children connect their bodies and minds to music and positivity.

Slow Apocalypse

Take a break and breathe with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA). With beautiful visual art as your anchor, enjoy this short meditation to help YOU embody mindfulness and celebrate growth. You will be led by Diana, a Kundalini yoga teacher, Sound healer, Reiki practitioner and Web Developer who originally hails from New York City and now calls Salt Lake City home.

It is helpful to begin breathwork from a place of observation, rather than judgment or perfectionism. First, observe the quality of your breath as it is naturally. Gradually slow and deepen your breathing. It may be helpful to count your inhales and exhales in a pattern like this one: 4-4-6-2. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6, hold for 2. This rhythm is likely different than your natural rhythm, requiring focused practice.

As you breathe, IMAGINE a large paintbrush painting over your worries in your favorite color, transforming your stress into a calm tone. As you fill your lungs with air, meditate on what you are grateful for. Vibrant hues and appreciation will fill your mind as you give the gift of stillness to your body.

Roots Art Kollective Mural

Take a break and breathe with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA). With beautiful visual art as your anchor, enjoy this short meditation to help YOU embody mindfulness and celebrate growth. You will be led by Diana, a Kundalini yoga teacher, Sound healer, Reiki practitioner and Web Developer who originally hails from New York City and now calls Salt Lake City home.

Daniel Everett Lobby Art

Take a break and breathe with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA). With beautiful visual art as your anchor, enjoy this short meditation to help YOU embody mindfulness and celebrate growth. You will be led by Diana, a Kundalini yoga teacher, Sound healer, Reiki practitioner and Web Developer who originally hails from New York City and now calls Salt Lake City home.