Mindfulness Meditation on the Breath for Childrenby Susan Helene Kramer
Meditation is a time for quiet thoughts. For this mindfulness meditation, sit quietly and pay attention to your breathing. Notice the sensations in your body as air flows in and out.
A Mindfulness MeditationTime: 2 to 10 minutes. Sit with back straight, cross-legged if on the floor or outdoors. If you sit in a chair place the soles of your feet on the floor in front of you for balance. Fold your hands in your lap and close your eyes. Begin to breathe in and out easily and evenly. Continue this rhythmic pattern for the rest of your meditation. While breathing evenly, notice how relaxed your body feels. Paying attention to your breathing takes your mind off worrying or problems, you feel your natural calmness return.
Next, think with appreciation about the people in your life, such as your family, friends, and teachers. Thinking good thoughts feels good and rests you mind and body. It gives you more energy.
Feeling more rested after spending time in appreciation is a good time to work out, in your mind, any problems with family, friends, or school.
After meditation write your new ideas. A notebook or journal just for your thoughts is handy.
To finish the mindfulness meditation, take a deep breath in, and out. Open your eyes. Stand up and stretch, feeling energized.
AffirmationAfter quiet time I'm feeling fine.
Susan
