Safe Place Meditation
We all want to feel safe, happy and loved. Let’s do a safe place meditation exercise and think about when you feel happy, loved and safe.
Breath-work 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 easy safe and happy mindfulness practice.
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.
- Listen to the soft soothing voice of someone reading this Safe and Happy Meditation
Ways to Use:
- This very simple Safe and Happy Place Guided Meditation can be used to calm down a class or a child by just taking a moment to breathe.
- Use when the day is getting chaotic, and children are having difficulty concentrating on their work or self-regulating in a classroom or therapy session, or even at home
- Use as a part of “Quiet Time” to help calm the body and mind.
Try some of my other breath-work and meditations here:
