Lakeland Breathing Resources

5 Finger Breathing

This is an easy reset for your brain especially when feeling overwhelmed or panicky! You only need the tools you carry with you...your hand and your observation skills!​

Lazy 8 Breathing

Lazy 8 breathing can help reduce stress and tension, relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure, calm your nervous system, focus your mind, regulate emotion, relieve pain, improve your immune system and even improve sleep!  You only need the tool of your breath which you carry everywhere you go!
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Square Breathing

This technique is used by Navy Seals! It is a breathing technique to reduce stress and stay calm. It helps to deactivate the fight-or-flight response. You carry your breath with you everywhere you go!!!

Hint: Open this page on your smartphone and download these images. Save them to your favorites in your photo gallery to easily access them!

Be Calm

This Virtual Calming Space is a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings. We are here to support you!
~Lakeland School Counselors
Disclaimer: The following links are purely for educational purposes and are not intended as psychological interventions or as a substitute for psychological treatment. If you are in need of psychological help you should seek the consultation of a licensed mental health professional.
Down Dog is a Yoga and meditation app that is free for students and teachers.  To sign up, click this link for directions. ​