Vestibular

Spin, swing, roll, and freeze — the balance system learning the room.

Gentle spins only. Stop if anyone feels sick. Soft mats under rolls and freezes.

• 1Gently Spin and FreezeArms out. One or two slow turns. Freeze and balance 10–15 seconds. Add turns only when they ask.

  Set up

  Open safe space.

  Do this

  Arms out. One or two slow turns. Freeze and balance 10–15 seconds. Add turns only when they ask.

  Done when · One or two slow turns, then a freeze they can hold 10 seconds without stumbling hard. Stop if anyone looks unwell. More turns only if they ask and the freeze is steady.

  Play this drill
• 2Animal CrawlsBear crawl, belly low. Crab walk, tummy up. 10–20 feet, rest, repeat.
• 3Swinging AdventureSlow steady swing. Let them look around. A few calm minutes. Stop while they still feel good.
• 4Balance Beam WalkSlow walk, arms out, tightrope story. A few passes.
• 5Hopscotch with a TwistHop the grid. Add a slow head turn or a look over the shoulder. Keep the twist gentle.
• 6Flamingo Tree PoseWeight on one leg, other foot on calf or inner thigh, eyes on one spot. 10–20 seconds. Switch.
• 7Rolling on a Soft MatBack-lying rolls side to side, or a gentle log roll. One to two minutes, inside their comfort.
• 8Tunnel CrawlCrawl through. Look around as you go. Repeat.
• 9Bubble Popping BalanceStand on one foot and pop bubbles. Shift and reach. A minute or two, then switch feet.
• 10Dance Party FreezeBig dance, some spins. Music pauses, freeze and hold. Several rounds.