Why Children Should Meditate?
To Meditate means to become Familiar with Self:
Accordingly, I use the term meditation as A synonym of self-observation as well as self development.
It is a well-known fact that most of our personality, temperament, and sense of self are developed during the first years of our life. And we develop these based on our experiences and our interactions with the world. Unfortunately, "the world" is not always kind; and if we ONLY rely on the outer world to create a "Sense of Self", we run the risk of bringing negative traits into existence.
These traits will accompany us through adulthood and most likely stay with us for the rest of our lives.
It is my intention, and a goal, to diminish the development of these undesired patterns.
This is what meditation does. Through a daily meditation practice, children will get a better understanding of their emotions, their thoughts, and their feelings.
They become less reactive and consequently less affected by their environment. They are able to make healthier choices for themselves that will ultimately create a Stronger & Assertive Individual.
The Class:
The goal is to help children experience wholeness & peace just by being with themselves.
During the class we will talk about the benefits of having some alone time, and we'll discover how we can be in charge of our emotions and in control of our minds when we want to.
Take Away:
You are the BOSS of YOU
You are in CHARGE of your OWN emotions
You are Always SAFE
You are PERFECT
You are LOVED
The class includes:
Relaxation Time
Students learn how to breathe in a mindful way, trust their inner voice, and build confidence in their ability to “Handle” challenges by themselves.Different meditation techniques are presented depending on their age and experience.
Arts & Crafts
At the end of the class the children feel calm, serene and INSPIRED. They’ll express their findings through a guided art project.
Story Time
Using an original story children are guided through an introduction to meditation.
Games
We play games that stimulate the mind and help them appreciate how capable & powerful they are.