Introduction
Help your kids start a lifetime practice of mindfulness with Annaka Harris, as she guides you and your child through many fun exercises. For ages 6 and up.
Mindful Hearing
Practice paying attention to sounds, and notice what it feels like to listen.
Mindful Breathing—Short
Pay close attention to what it feels like when you breathe in and out.
Mindful Breathing—Long
Try a longer version of the previous exercise.
Mindful Seeing—Present Moment
Use a "focus rock" and notice all the little details you see.
Mindful Seeing
Continue practicing with your "focus rock" and discover what else you see.
See, Feel, Move, Breathe—Short
Examine all the sensations you feel and all the things you see as you breathe.
See, Feel, Move, Breathe—Long
Try a longer version of the previous exercise.
Lesson 1: What is the Present Moment?
Explore the magic of the present moment and see what you discover.
Lesson 2: Why do we practice meditation?
Consider the many benefits of using meditation to pay attention.
Lesson 3: Connection
Discover the ways in which we're all connected to the world and other people.
Friendly Wishes 1
Learn how to send friendly wishes to someone you really like.
Friendly Wishes 2
Extend your sharing of friendly wishes to everyone in the world.
Friendly Wishes 3
Learn the power of sending friendly wishes to ourselves.
Soothing Uncomfortable Feelings—With Instructions
Learn how to take a break from thinking about the thing you're worried about.
Soothing Uncomfortable Feelings
Examine what worrying feels like and notice tightness in your body.
Nighttime Meditation
Settle in and notice your body lying down, preparing to go to sleep.
Nighttime Meditation with Friendly Wishes
Practice sharing friendly wishes while preparing for a restful sleep.
Connection Meditation
Practice connecting with yourself, the people around you, and the whole world.
Walking Meditation—With Instructions
Learn how to practice meditation while walking.
Walking Meditation
Continue learning how to practice meditation while walking.
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Meditation For Children
Led by Annaka Harris, the program aims to help the children in your life start a lifetime of discovering their own minds.
All sessions are designed for children ages six to ten, but the sessions are also suitable for older children, teens, and beginner-level adults.
to listen to all 21 sessions in this series.
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