Kids Yoga Class this week we learned how to meditate. The kids didn’t really understand what it meant to meditate and most likened it to relaxation. So with the help of Meditation Owls (thanks Alluem Kids) we discovered how easy it is to meditate and look inside to learn more about ourselves. They really liked the Sa Ta Ma Na to the Twinkle, Twinkle melody and my five year old keeps singing it this evening. One of the parents was very impressed when her child explained what it meant and showed her how to do this simple meditation technique before leaving. She said, “I can’t believe it. They remember everything. I’ve been coming to yoga for 4 years and still can’t get it straight.” Maybe the adults need a Meditation Owl as well. After creating the Owls and practicing our meditation, we did a variety of poses after the theme – Things that Fly: Pigeon, Eagle, Crow, Helicopter, Airplane, Superhero. We also snuck in a quick game of Swami Says before finishing in savasana. It was a great class. Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.
gluing the owls together
cutting out hand prints for wings
our meditation owls
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I am really interested in hearing more!!! Can you explain how you led the Sa Ta Ma Na song, was it just while sitting with eyes closed? What is the correlation to the owl’s wings? I would love to do this with my pre-schooler and her friends. I never even considered teaching meditation to a kids’ class – you are inspiring!
LOVE IT! Looks like the kids had a lot of fun with the project!!! So cute!
To respond to PranaMama, click on http://alluemkids.blogspot.com/2009/12/meditation-owl.html and then follow the link to my lesson on Yoga Mudras. The kids love it and they get it! Never too early to start teaching meditation!
I love this idea. I teach the Sa Ta Na Ma meditation to my 8-11 year olds. I find that having them do it before savasana helps them settle into rest better. I love the idea of using the owl project for the younger class.
Absolutely wonderful. I love how you set up the class with a theme and discussion, with appropriate tie ins. GREAT PHOTOS, too! Love the easy song to a familiar tune, also. Going to try this out soon!