Breathing Techniques From Our GEM Curriculum
Alternate Nostril Breathing 👃🏻
This breathing technique is best practiced in a seated pose like crisscross
applesauce so you may find a space on the floor next to you to sit.
This breathing technique has us cover one nostril at a time, alternating which nostril is
covered as we breathe in and out.
Let’s start by first covering our right nostril.
INHALE through the left nostril until your chest is full
SWITCH sides by covering your left nostril, and EXHALE through your right nostril
INHALE through your right nostril until your chest is full
SWITCH sides by covering your right nostril, and EXHALE through your left nostril
REPEAT!
This type of breathing promotes a calm mind and relaxed body
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Healthy Living Retreat
Looking ahead to April 21st and 22nd, mark your calendars for the 2023 Healthy Living Retreat in Hockessin, DE at the Girls Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Camp Facility!
Teens and adult mentors will be invited for a weekend retreat.
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1200 POUNDS OF TRASH WAS COLLECTED IN 2022!
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This month’s $100 Amazon Plogging Gift card goes to…
Cynthia Newton and her young ploggers at Capital Park in Kent County!
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National Drug Facts Week- March 20th – March 26th
Visit our website’s Upcoming Events Page for more information: Here
DUE DATE
March 12, 2023
Register Here: Facts Week
For more information or questions, feel free to reach out to Lindsay Hughes at lgooden@udel.edu
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Calling all Health and Wellness Ambassadors
Join us for our next Zoom session
January 19th, 2023 4:00pm-5:00pm
and learn more about how to get involved as an ambassador!
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Youth Day at UD Men’s Basketball
4-H family and friends are invited to reserve seats for this fun event. Area mascots will join YouDee to greet fans and participate in on-court fun. Post game autographs and a video board group shout out to 4-H bring extra spirit to the event.
Delaware vs. Northeastern
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 12:00-2:00 PM
Reserve your tickets by January 18, 2023.
Register HERE: Youth Day
Tickets must be pre-paid through your county 4-H office by cash or check made out to the “University of Delaware” by January 18, 2023.
Coordinated by Betsy Morris, betsym@udel.edu, Summit Bridge Club
Dates to Remember
January 2023: New Walk With Ease series begins
March 20023: National Drug Facts Week- March 20th – March 26th
Spring 2023: Looking ahead to April 21st and 22nd, mark your calendars for the 2023 Healthy Living Retreat in Hockessin, DE at the Girls Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Camp Facility! Teens and adult mentors will be invited for a weekend retreat.