Acorn/Tree

Part of Deeper Joy

Take aways may include: silliness, expansion

Parameters: can be done solo or in a group, in person or online.

Have everyone start from an upright position (sitting or standing), in a circle if in person. Have everyone gradually crouch down, making themselves as small as possible. As they do this, have them say, “Acorn, acorn, acorn…” getting softer and softer. Then, when you say “Tree” have everyone expand up and out. People can jump off the ground if that’s accessible to them. Do this one several times to energize a tired group.

Variation: Everyone shouts TREE as they expand up and out together