Cultivating the imagination and not making the moment an obligation are strategies for making meditation a fun activity.
Meditation is anything but a thing exclusively for young people and adults, but the misconception that it is a difficult practice to perform gives an air of complexity when, in reality, it is the opposite: meditation is also suitable for children. .
The various meditation formats are just what makes the sessions highly adaptable, covering audiences with different profiles, from beginner to advanced. Just as the practice can be explored under several topics – stress reduction, anxiety control, knowing yourself better, sleeping better, among others -, it is possible include it in the routine of the little ones.
How about taking advantage of Children’s Day to bring them closer to meditation? Here are four tips on how to make meditation sessions a part of their daily life:
focus on the imagination
Meditation has been around for a long time, gaining more and more relevance over the years, however, especially for children, the initial moment doesn’t need to be focused on its rich history, such as origin, or even just exaggerating advice. and tips for execution (posture and breathing).
Create interest, so take a moment to meditate work the fun part: use colors, objects, draw landscapes in your mind, bring the fantasy side to the center. This will make the activity a lot more fun.
setting
Since the details are mentally explored, it also brings an atmosphere, a different physical space: the backyard or even a park can favor this moment of leisure. Another option for meditating indoors is to use background sounds which at the same time bring calm and transport the mind to other places: a beach, a stream, etc. Use daily play as part of the meditative experience.
group activity
Meditation does not have to be individual, it is possible to hold group sessions, with the participation of parents, siblings or friends. This can bring more interest and facilitate adaptation, as connecting with others will make everything more fun and strengthen bonds, making it an activity to stimulate the brain and escape the daily life filled with cell phones and tablets.
Habit
Creating good habits is essential for the mind, after all it is also required on a daily basis and, when your work is facilitated, you tend to focus better on tasks that, in fact, require more from the brain. But the habit only comes when exercise definitely becomes a routine, and it can be tiring at times. The secret is not to force long meditations: short sessions and abandon the idea of ​​something very dense and out of obligation.
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