“All About the Breath” Song Playlist
published 5/28/17; updated 8/6/24
by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org
Continuing the popular series of Song Playlists for Teachers, here are a variety of songs about breath-based meditation, breathing through strong emotions, and 'the moments that take your breath away.'
Teachers, please note: With such a multicultural audience teaching young children through adults, I can’t guarantee that all of the songs and videos will be appropriate for your particular context. I’ve put brief descriptions to help you choose, but please preview anything you plan to share with your students.
All About the Breath, Mind with Heart
This cute parody of 'All About That Bass' by Meghan Trainor explains the benefits of mindfulness meditation. (It might not be appropriate for conservative contexts due to one potentially-offensive word, and due to the clothing of many of the teen participants.)
Breath, Hiromi Motomiya
audio
Instrumental flute music.
Breathe, Chloe Temtchine
Chloe Temtchine needs to use breathing tubes while performing. She wrote this song to raise awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension.
You might also be interested in Every Breath You Take, performed by Philips Breathless Choir
Breathe, india.arie
This song was inspired by the Movement for Black Lives. In the face of injustice, don't give up. Continue to breathe. (You might also be interested in the Song playlist on the Civil Rights Movement and #blacklivesmatter.)
Breathe, Jonny Diaz
A focus on calming breath and mindful awareness from a Christian pop singer. (You might also be interested in other perspectives on Christian approaches to mindfulness.)
Breathe, Osmunda Music
The Breathing Song, Narwals and Waterfalls
lyric video
This is part of a wonderful series of SEL songs by Narwals and Waterfalls (music teachers and ‘kindie rock’ performers Paige Bell and Adrien Palmer. Be sure to check out their Mindful Teachers interview about “How Music Helps Kids with Social and Emotional Learning.”)
Take a Breath, Jonas Brothers
lyrics; audio
No matter what happens, the world’s going to keep on spinning. So take a moment to take a breath.
Related Posts
There are many more song playlists and breath-based practices here at MindfulTeachers.org, including the following posts: