Stress Relief Week @ WHS (June 11 - 15)

Waldwick High School Presents ...

Special Mini Workshops for Students & Staff:

End of Year/Pre-Exam Stress Relief

When: June 11-15, 11:2o-12:00 (Common Lunch)

Where: Media Center

MONDAY - 6/11

“Take a Breather” (11:20 - 11:54)

Why are we told to take a deep breath when we feel anxious about something?  It is because it has been scientifically proven that deep breathing calms our nervous system.  Breathing is vital for our survival!  In this session, we will teach you several simple breathing exercises to help calm you before tests, events, social interactions, or anything that is making your heart race.

TUESDAY - 6/12

“Balance the Yang with some Yin” (and what does that even mean) (11:20 - 11:54)

Most of us have plenty of “Yang” activities in our lives...school, sports, and events and even video games and social media require “yang” energy. To feel calm and balanced, it is important to incorporate yin into our lives…meaning that we need to learn to slow down!  In this session, we will teach you some Yin yoga poses with plenty of options for all body types (it doesn’t matter if you are not flexible!).  YIN poses are held for longer periods of time to release tension in our body and your minds!

WEDNESDAY - 6/13

“Meditation for Monkey Minds” (and what does that mean!) (11:20 - 11:54)

Our lives today are busy no doubt, and our mind needs some extra support to quiet down. How are we supposed to clear our heads when we have a million things to do at any given moment?  There are many different ways to learn to manage your busy minds and nagging thoughts. In this session we will teach you a few meditation techniques, and you can pick and choose the ones that resonate with you!

THURSDAY - 6/14

“Yoga Nidra, aka. “Midday Nap” (11:20 - 11:54)

Yup, you read that right!   Yoga Nidra is a yoga/meditation practice that allows your body and mind to relax…somewhere between sleep and wakefulness. It is said that Yoga Nidra is effective for reducing symptoms of anxiety. Come experience it for yourself in this session...and if you really do fall asleep, that’s great, it means you needed the rest!

FRIDAY: - 6/15 “Let’s Talk” (11:40 - 12:10)

Now that you’ve had the chance to experience various types of yoga with us, let’s talk about how you can integrate the practices into your life and how they can help you get through very stressful times...likes exams.  We can also talk about anything else that’s on your minds!!