yoga purposes
How do I teach my active child to meditate?
I was reading a best answer for another question and it was suggested to teach an active child to meditate. Well I dont meditate and I am not sure of how to do this. Are there any books anyone can suggest? Any advice that pertains to children in particular? How do you teach a child yoga…especially a boy that may think he is to cool for that? Yes, I know I can make him but that defeats the purpose of calming him down.
Well, there are readily available books, and an old-fashioned public librarian might help.
Here is something I found helpful. Tell your child that you would like for him to play a new game. Ask him to sit on the flloor and imagine in his mind that he is a large whale. Tell him to try to be that whale. Tell him to imagine that he is deep inside the ocean, in cool water, that he moves quietly, that he is powerful yet kind. Tell him that he is not affected by any problems outside of him because he is cool and strong. He does not affect others either because all he wants to do is swim around peacefully. You suggest these things in the beginning, then allow him gradually to say things. Try to keep the tone low as you speak, but do not criticize if he raises his, or moves around. Soon enough, he’ll pick up on your pace. Avoid stressing him if you think it is not working well at first. Let this game time increase day after day. Try and do it every day. If you’re a whale, you want to think you’re spouting water highup, with every exhale. Meditation requires repetition of a mantra, which is the exhale. It does not have to be a sound, though it would be better if you went “whoosh” with every exhale. Reward him with something afterwards, but never reward with food or money. Reward with hugs, with admiration, with your own exitement at the game. If he suggests another animal, then go ahead as long as: it is not an animal in action, as in a lion tearing apart a rabbit. Any animal that, in his mind, is in a state of calm and inner power, and makes him get into this state, where he is focused on the “game,” rather than being hyper, will work. And remember a mantra repeated rythmically.
Good for you and him, and a great idea you have looking into this.
NIH Yoga Week: Alan Finger: On The Purpose of Hatha Yoga (1/7)
|
|
MindScapes Vol.8 – Inner Purpose $12.99 MindScapes will summon an ambience to calm you. Accessing tranquility, encouraging you to relax, transporting you to a sheltered and tranquil place in your mind. Forge an interval where you can elude the many stresses of your daily existence. MindScapes offers energy with serenity at work or at home, to both adults and children. MindScapes was produced expressly to furnish you with a non-invasive … |
|
|
24 x 24 x 5/8 Thick Multi-purpose Interlocking Black Foam Mats $25.00 A set of four 24” x 24” black mats are ideal for cushioning any hard surface area. Mats are multi-purpose and can be used children play area, personal gym, exercise mats, floor protection and much more. Includes 4 mats for a total of 16 square feet…. |
|
|
Filson Tote Bag with zipper $135.00 Double bottom stands up to heavy loads.We’ve taken our very popular Tote Bag and added a two-way brass zipper for security and an additional inch in width and depth. The strap handles are long enough to slip over your shoulder. Four exterior open pockets. Made in USA…. |
|
|
Eco-friendly Recycled Cotton Expo Tote $13.99 Material: 51% recycled fabric Size: 14″L 12″H 5″W Increase brand awareness while helping the environment with this earth friendly tote 28″ shoulder straps This product is made from 51% recycled material Colors: Black… |