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Flower and Candle

“Flower and Candle” is a short 3-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. Imagine a flower in one hand and a candle in the other — smell, then blow. Visual breathing for kids 4-10. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Imagine a flower in one hand and a candle in the other — smell, then blow. Visual breathing for kids 4-10.

3 min Beginner

Goal

Anchor deep breathing through beloved mental images, quickly summoned mid-emotion.

Steps

1

Open palms before you. Right is a beautiful flower, left a birthday candle.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Your child's pulse drops noticeably by round three.

Evidence base

School: Mindful Schools + Polyvagal

Founders: Susan Kaiser Greenland · Stephen Porges (2010)

A classic from Mindful Schools curriculum used in 30+ countries, proven to reduce school anxiety.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Flower and Candle" take?

This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced with another person in a Somatic format.

When will I notice the effect of "Flower and Candle"?

Your child's pulse drops noticeably by round three. In the short term: Within two weeks, he uses it spontaneously in a stress moment (before a test, mid-argument).

Is "Flower and Candle" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Mindful Schools + Polyvagal (Susan Kaiser Greenland, Stephen Porges (2010)). A classic from Mindful Schools curriculum used in 30+ countries, proven to reduce school anxiety.

Is "Flower and Candle" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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