The average person can hold his breathe for 2-4 minutes. The world record is 17 minutes—recently documented and set by magician David Blaine.
How about the average 7 year-old struggling on a spelling test? Or the average 15 year-old responding to an essay prompt? The average 17 year-old giving a speech to the entire school?
It’s time to give breathing its due. There is no magic bullet in the world of teaching and learning, but breathing is such a tremendous tool for stress release that…..go to ScholarFit.com…….
This Saturday we’re hosting a Breathing Seminar for Families. We’ll be teaching children (and their parents!) better breathing for Self Control, Anxiety Management, and Performance Enhancement. Look forward to seeing you there!