(Includes Forward Fold) In this 10-minute class, kids will stand as they move their spine in all ways as well as a little extra strengthening and stretching exercises for their calves. Before returning to their seat, they will pause for the bodily prayer posture as they hear the words, “Be still and know that I am God!”. The meditation is on confidence in God and encourages children to consider that the Lord is always with them.

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(Includes Forward Fold) Various gentle, standing exercises are done before heading back to the chair to hear a meditation on how the heavens declare the glory of God. The children are encouraged to see God in all creation.

(Includes Forward Fold)  In less than 10 minutes, kids will stand to release tension in their neck and shoulders as well as strengthen their legs in a lunge series. The meditation will have the children focus on thanksgiving to God for His many gifts and blessings.

(Includes Forward Fold) Kids will begin standing and follow Maria as she takes them through exercises to increase circulation throughout the body as they focus on trusting in God even when things seem difficult. 

(No Forward Fold) Resting in God’s embrace is a sure way to happiness, and the meditation in Daily Dose 5 will encourage the children to do just that. Nila will lead the kids in calm, easy stretches that will help prepare the children to return to their desks to focus on Christ.

After some deep breathing and gratefulness to God, the kids will go through some standing exercises that will increase flexibility, improve their posture, help reduce stress, and increase range of motion. The Scripture and prayers are focused on God’s goodness and many gifts.

This 10-minute class is done entirely in a chair while still moving the spine in all directions, releasing tension in the neck and shoulders, and working the calves. The kids will pause to pray the bodily prayer verse, “I praise You because I am wonderfully made,” before hearing the meditation on how God is all-knowing and knows each one of us better than we know ourselves. 

Exercises that focus on the arms, shoulders, and legs are done while sitting in a chair. Maria’s calming voice while reading the meditation will have the children contemplating Our Lord as the Good Shepherd who leads and protects His sheep. They are encouraged to ask God in their hearts for what they truly need. 

After deep breathing and gratefulness, Nila will lead the class through neck stretches, shoulder stretches, backbend, forward fold, spinal twist, marching, and ankle rolls, all while seated in a chair. The children will bring their minds and hearts back to Christ with the bodily prayer verse, “You are my defender and protector.” The meditation focuses on the Lord as our refuge and fortress.

God has a special plan for each of us, and that is the focal point of the Scripture and prayers in this class. Seated in a chair, the exercises work on spinal mobility as well as the hamstrings, ankles, feet, and hips. It is amazing all you can do in a chair!