A Short and Sweet Loving Kindness Meditation to use anytime!
This very simple short loving kindness meditation gets kids and adults to think about being kind to those around them.
Meditation is a great way to practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of being present in each moment, noticing what you are experiencing—with compassion and without judgment. You can read more about the Benefits of Mindfulness here.
Mindfulness strategies and techniques can develop emotional and attention regulation skills, giving students a solid footing that makes it possible to effectively engage in both social-emotional and academic learning in the classroom.
The benefits of Mindfulness for Kids and the benefits for Adults are similar.
Children who practice mindfulness will find it much easier to focus and actively engage in the classroom. Practicing mindfulness and breathing exercises can be very powerful for kids as they grow and navigate the world we live in. Students in the classroom who use mindfulness will bring a sense of collective calm to the space as well making the learning environment more favorable for everyone. Incorporating mindfulness can be fun !
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, therapist or a family member, try out this Kindness Meditation
Sanskrit Chant
There is a Sanskrit chant that radiates kindness and wellness to others. It is my favorite chant at the end of a yoga class.
“Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu”
This means- May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.
You can listen to this chant here: Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
We are going to use this chant as a base for our loving kindness meditation.
How to:
- Get comfortable, either sitting or lying down . You can use a pillow or blanket on you to make you feel cozy and warm.
- Gently close your eyes if it’s comfortable for you
- Start to breathe in and out through your mouth
- If you are not practicing this yourself, then listen to the soft soothing voice of someone reading this Loving Kindness Meditation
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I would love to know if you tried this and how it went.
If you’d like some of my other guided meditations you can access them here:
