8 Sensory Activities to Practice Mindfulness

Lisa SadikmanApril 7, 2021

Observing our surroundings through one or more of our senses helps focus our attention on the present, calming our minds and anchoring our bodies.

Try one of our favorite sensory mindful activities or games to tune in to your world through the five senses!

Mindful Tea Practice Uses Senses to Calm

Blindfolded Fruit Tasting Game Sharpens Taste

5 Senses Peace Book Cultivates Inner Peace

Rainbow Walk: Sense of Sight Grounds Us

Outdoor Sound Hunt: Sense of Hearing Anchors

Connect to the Earth With a Barefoot Walk

Noticing vs. Reacting: The Ice Cube Episode

Spicy Sensory Game: Sense of Smell Focuses

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