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Discover more TAKE 5 mindfulness tools for you and your children with Sheila Palmquist and Lynne Knutzen at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This fun, research-based program teaches kids and caregivers breathing techniques, movement, and self-regulation skills to reduce stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. Perfect for parents, educators, and classrooms. Empower your child today!
Calm your mind with 2-to-1 Breathing — Vishama Vritti Pranayama — with Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This powerful yogic breathing technique doubles the exhale to the inhale, activating the parasympathetic nervous system for deep relaxation and stress relief. Perfect for kids yoga, anxiety management, TAKE 5 mindfulness programs, and better sleep. Breathe easy!
Try Bunny Breathing with Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This fun kids breathwork technique — three quick forceful inhales through the nose followed by one long exhale through the mouth — mirrors Viloma Pranayama, the yogic "ladder breath." It boosts focus, releases tension, and regulates emotions. Perfect for classrooms, kids yoga, and TAKE 5 mindfulness programs!
Energize and awaken with Bhastrika — Bellows Breath — with Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This invigorating pranayama technique boosts energy, clears the mind, and strengthens the respiratory system. Great for kids yoga, mindfulness practice, and TAKE 5 programs. Fun, powerful breathwork for all ages — breathe deep and feel the difference!
Join Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE for "Open and Close My Book" — a fun breath and movement practice perfect for kids! This playful yoga breathwork exercise builds body awareness, improves focus, and supports social-emotional learning. Ideal for classrooms, home practice, and TAKE 5 mindfulness programs. Yoga and breathing made fun for every child!
Balance your mind and body with Nadi Shodhana — Alternate Nostril Breathing — with Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This powerful pranayama technique calms the nervous system, improves focus, and restores balance. Perfect for stress relief, kids yoga, and mindfulness practice. A must-try breathwork exercise for all ages and levels!
Discover Bhramari Pranayama — Buzzing Bee Breath — with Sheila Palmquist and Yogi Bear at Lincoln Yoga Center in Lincoln, NE! This fun, calming breathwork technique soothes the nervous system, reduces stress and anxiety, and is perfect for kids and adults alike. Bhramari breathing is a favorite in kids yoga, mindfulness practice, and TAKE 5 programs. Easy to learn, powerful results. Try it today!
Lincoln Yoga Center founder Sheila Palmquist created TAKE 5, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln researched, mindfulness-based program helping kids self-regulate behavior, reduce stress, bullying, and anxiety in just five minutes. Used in schools, foster care, and community programs across Lincoln, NE, TAKE 5 certifies educators, parents, and wellness professionals. Lincoln Yoga Center — Lincoln's longest-running Yoga Alliance school — offers TAKE 5 certification in-studio and online.
Discover the calming power of Dirgha Pranayama — the yogic 3-part breath. In this short tutorial, Sheila from Lincoln Yoga Center (LYC) guides you through this foundational breathing technique to help reduce stress, improve lung capacity, and bring your mind and body into balance.