Senses Practices

Sound

• Noticing sounds in the room (just listen or make a list of all the sounds you hear)

• Listening to sounds (inside of yourself, outside of yourself)

•  Following the sound of chimes/singing bowl/bell/gong (live or recorded)

• Listening to nature sounds, instrumental music

Visual

•  Noticing objects in the room based on color (find something red, etc)

• Noticing objects in the room based on shape (find something circular, etc)

• Noticing objects in the room based on location (notice something on the floor, wall, ceiling)

• Notice and observe something in the room that interests you (notice the colors, shapes, designs, textures)

• I spy (name specific objects to be found in the room)

• Watching what is happening outside the window

• Looking at images/scenes/art, watching videos with imagery

• Observing a chosen object (notice the colors, shapes, designs, textures)

All Senses

• Mindful eating (see, feel, smell, taste what you are eating)