Mindful Breathing Sticks

These instructions are to make two mindful breathing sticks. Keep them both or give one to a friend! You will need 2 pipe cleaners and 12-16 pony beads.

First, take one of your pipe cleaners and bend the end up so the beads don’t fall off. Then string 6-8 beads on your pipe cleaner and bend the other side once you are finished. Repeat on your second pipe cleaner.

To Use:

Gently slide one bead to the opposite end of the stick as you inhale slowly and then exhale.

Repeat moving the beads and taking deep breaths until you have moved all the beads from one end to the other.

Repeat the whole activity until you feel calm and relaxed.