In our breath practice, we focus first on our personal experience. We use some essential elements of rhythmic regulation such as our heartbeat, our breath, our body and the rhythms of nature.
"We are truly alive only when the mind is with the body." - Thich Nhat Hahn
Sit with what is.
Breathe + observe.
Find music + movement.
check your weather
Take your pulse.
Count every 4. Breathe with the beat.
Neurosequential Essentials
with Mr. Graner
Develop a new Lens
Learn about the Brain
Body
Share music to build community and find ways to move your body with dancing, walking, or whatever you like. We all can learn to be rhythmic when we keep it simple, have patience and have fun!
"Take care of the animal so you can be human." - The Hippie
take care
Drink more water. Eat with intention. Sleep enough + take breaks.
get outside
Enjoy nature & our serenity. Go out + be free. Stop, look + listen.
find the child
Pump up the music. Tap into your inner kid. Don't be ashamed to dance.
BeRhythmic Brushes!
a D.I.Y Drumming Project
Grab 15 wooden dowels
Cut three 5-6 inch strips of tape
The Beat
Listen, have fun and drum along...do whatever you need to do to find the beat. There are many simple ways to use drums, our breath, movement and conversations to regulate, connect and build community.
"Regulation is a right not a privilege." - Dr. Bruce Perry
inspiring connections
The drum circle experience Small group drumming DJ Steve
echo games
Do What I Do. The Echo Game Rumble if?
building community
Hip Hop + R&B Mentor with music Build trust by listening.
Rhythmic Reflection
closing rhythmic practice
Rhythmic, Repetitive, Rewarding
Relevant, Respectful, Relational
For more info on our upcoming classes
and to discuss how rhythmic practice
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Self-Regulation and Nature Connections Inspired With Music
As presented at the Readiness Summit, Dayton OH
Douglas Horvath
Education Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks dhorvath@metropark.org www.metroparks.org