Meditation for teens and kids helps them to find quiet calm and tap into their inner stillness in order to discover personal peace. It helps them tune into their feelings and slow down mentally and physically. Meditation can help youth relax and focus, helping them do better in school and extra-curricular activities. In addition, it also increases self-awareness, encouraging kids to be themselves and trust in their abilities and potential.
Successful meditation for youth invites focus and attention, encouraging social bonding, joy and confidence. It does not require sitting still for long periods of time.
Meditation comes in various forms many of which involve movement or sound. Meditation for kids may include:
- Rhythm – use the deep connection to rhythm balances the brain, increases creativity, and calms the nerves
- Mudras – create specific hand positions which seal the energy of the body and mind
- Chanting – vocalize sounds to soothe, empower and increase positive energy
- Movement – move mindfully and with purpose to allow the mind to focus and calm the nervous system
- Imitation – imitate movements develops mirror neurons and creates feeling of calm peacefulness
- Breathing – draw attention to the breath soothes, relaxes and invites peace
- Relaxation – sit or lie in stillness while focusing the mind
- Visualization – imagine soothing images or those which help connect to inner wisdom
Learn more about specific age-appropriate techniques on using meditation for kids and teens by becoming a member of YIMS Club (Coming Fall 2014).
