Meditation since ages has been considered to be the process of
calming the mind and soul for adults as they are the ones who face a
higher amount of stress and tensions. With the changing trends and the
behavioural traits in children, they too are in need of mediation to
release pressure and tension that they receive while competing with
their peers to stay ahead in everything that they do. You may be
pondering over the fact that children are immature to understand its
depths but, in reality, it can be fun and beneficial. Just sit back and
read along. You will be enlightened on the fact by the end of this
article.
• Sit with them in a comfortable space - A quiet and comfortable space with a soothing ambiance can be just the right thing to engage your child in meditation. Playing soft classical music can add to the mood but make sure that the arrangement doesn't let them fall asleep. Soft music is also known to relax the mind of an overly active child. Initially, they may not agree to sit with you but having a talk with them or luring them with a gift could help sort the issue.
• Let them be comfortable - It isn't mandatory for children to sit crossed legged unlike adults and so you need to let them find a comfortable position. They may want to sit in a chair, sit with their legs stretched, etc. and thus letting them find the right position for themselves will let them concentrate in a better way.
• Perform the art form along with them - Simply instructing them wouldn't be the solution where they may not be able to grasp what you want to convey. Sitting along with them, performing the actions and asking them to replicate those can let them grasp it in a better way.
• Put a light on their breathing process -Instructing them to breathe in and breathe out deeply and slowly and keeping a count on it would let them understand the reason you want them to breathe that way. With time, you can instruct them to keep a tab on their breathing themselves. Breathing is known to keep the mind calm, and thus you would notice an improvement in their behaviour.
• Start the process slowly - While you may sit for an hour or so alone, children may not have the patience to sit for an hour the first day you sit with them to meditate. Starting off with a lesser time span can help them adjust and gradually increasing the time can let them focus for a longer time.
• Sit with them in a comfortable space - A quiet and comfortable space with a soothing ambiance can be just the right thing to engage your child in meditation. Playing soft classical music can add to the mood but make sure that the arrangement doesn't let them fall asleep. Soft music is also known to relax the mind of an overly active child. Initially, they may not agree to sit with you but having a talk with them or luring them with a gift could help sort the issue.
• Let them be comfortable - It isn't mandatory for children to sit crossed legged unlike adults and so you need to let them find a comfortable position. They may want to sit in a chair, sit with their legs stretched, etc. and thus letting them find the right position for themselves will let them concentrate in a better way.
• Perform the art form along with them - Simply instructing them wouldn't be the solution where they may not be able to grasp what you want to convey. Sitting along with them, performing the actions and asking them to replicate those can let them grasp it in a better way.
• Put a light on their breathing process -Instructing them to breathe in and breathe out deeply and slowly and keeping a count on it would let them understand the reason you want them to breathe that way. With time, you can instruct them to keep a tab on their breathing themselves. Breathing is known to keep the mind calm, and thus you would notice an improvement in their behaviour.
• Start the process slowly - While you may sit for an hour or so alone, children may not have the patience to sit for an hour the first day you sit with them to meditate. Starting off with a lesser time span can help them adjust and gradually increasing the time can let them focus for a longer time.
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