Have you ever listened to a bee hum in the garden? In this interactive story, young readers discover that they can make the same soft buzzing sound a bee makes, and that the hum can help their whole body feel calm. With simple instructions woven into the narrative, children breathe in slowly, breathe out with a long "bzzzzz," and feel the vibration in their own bodies.
Written by a researcher, educator, mindfulness instructor, and yoga teacher this book utilizes the experiential learning model and evidence-based strategies to help parents and caring adults teach self-regulation skills to the young children in their lives. The breathing technique in this book is inspired by Bhramari Pranayama, a practice from the ancient yoga tradition of India. It has been used for centuries to quiet the mind, and modern research confirms that it activates the body's natural calming response.