calming exercise
nounUK /ˈkɑː.mɪŋ ˈek.sə.saɪz/
US /ˈkɑː.mɪŋ ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
A calming exercise is a simple thing you do to help your body and mind feel quiet and relaxed.
Before bed, we do a calming exercise by taking slow, deep breaths.
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2. A gentle physical movement done slowly to help someone feel less tense.
The teacher led a calming exercise with slow arm stretches.
3. A short activity used to settle a group or class before quiet time.
The class did a calming exercise after recess to get ready for reading.
4. A breathing or mindfulness practice used to reduce worry or stress.
She uses a calming exercise to feel better when she gets nervous.