Calm Senses Series Ep. 10 - Starfish Breathing

S2 E4: Grief

Grief has a way of being there in different forms during our day to day life.We can keep moving, keep smiling, keep doing what needs to be done, while it sits just under the surface. In this gentle meditation, we move through grief using the image of a forest after rain, it is changed by a storm, but adapting. You’ll be guided to notice where grief may be held in the body, to sit with the ache without forcing it away and to make space for tears, love, memory, and breath. This episode is not about “moving on” or "letting go". It is a quiet place to be with what is already there. Please move gently after listening.

S2 E3: Safety in the Waves

This episode was created for those moments when fear, worry, or anxiety seem to arise without a clear reason. Side note: I got down to my favourite beach in Perth and recorded the waves for you, I hope you like listening to them as much as I do. Using the metaphor of the ocean, this meditation gently explores how our internal world can shift and change; from choppy and unsettled, to heavy and grey, to moments of clarity and calm. Rather than trying to remove fear, this practice invites you to build a deeper relationship with safety. To notice what safety feels like within your body, even when your nervous system feels activated. Through breath, grounding and imagery, you are guided to recognise that while the surface may feel unsettled, there is a steadier place within you that remains. This is a slower, longer and more reflective practice designed to support:• anxiety and emotional overwhelm• body-based awareness• reconnecting with a sense of internal safety

Calm Senses Series: Bonus Episode featuring...

Bonus episode A gentle Balloon Breathing practice to help children slow down, feel calm, and reconnect with their bodies. This one is especially heartfelt, with my daughter joining me in the narration. She is passionate about relaxation too and it was such a special episode to create together. Enjoy!

Calm Senses Series Ep. 10 - Starfish Breathing

In this episode, children are guided through a gentle breathing exercise using their hands. By tracing each finger like a starfish and pairing movement with breath, children practise slow, steady breathing in a simple and visual way. This creates a rhythm the body can follow, helping to support calm and awareness. Children can trace, watch, imagine, or simply listen, with full choice in how they participate. Parent & Teacher information: This episode is grounded in trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming practice, offering structured, predictable breathing with visual support. Starfish breathing supports:• breath awareness and control• calming the nervous system• body-based regulation It can be used:• during moments of overwhelm• before sleep• as part of a daily calming routine• in classrooms or group settings Children may engage in different ways: tracing, watching, imagining, or resting, and all responses are welcome.

Calm Senses Series Ep. 9 - Focus

In this episode, children are invited to focus on something familiar, enjoyable, or deeply interesting to help their body feel calm and safe. By gently bringing attention to something they love, whether real or imagined, children can experience a sense of safety, interest, and regulation. Children are encouraged to engage in their own way, whether that’s thinking, looking, holding, moving, or simply listening. Parent & Teacher Notes It supports:• emotional regulation• attention and engagement• sensory and cognitive organisation It may be especially helpful for children who benefit from: • predictable focus• special interests• sensory-based calming Children can engage in flexible ways; still, moving, quiet, or expressive, all ways are valid.