The benefits of being active before, during, and after learning are well-known. “Movement fuels learning!” “Activate the body, activate the brain!” But being active doesn’t always mean raising the heart rate. We can activate our bodies by stretching them, by balancing, by breathing. It’s important to know what type of movement to use when—to awaken the body, or to calm the mind. This post provides 5 videos that show you five ways to stretch and breathe your way to focus.