EVERY SUNDAY | 9:30-10:00am | $5 per child
EVERY SUNDAYPlease see CALENDAR for up-to-date schedule.
Every Sunday, our Online kids meditation class welcomes children and their parents to join a special class dedicated to cultivating positive qualities such as inner calm. The class will teach children practical methods for managing challenging situations at school, at home or at play by applying Buddha’s teachings.
Each class includes some meditation instruction, a brief meditation, a group story and/or playful activities such as arts/crafts, songs and games.
These classes are designed for children ages 4 to 10.
LOCATION | ONLINE
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TEACHERS
Our team of Kids' Teachers love to share their experience of meditation in practical and fun ways, most of them are also parents themselves, and understand the stress that can be endured by parents.
Our teachers are: Susan Nelson, Jo Kovaz, Victoria Dickinson, Nini Rodriguez and Tiphaine Perrier.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q) Do I or my child need to have experience in meditation or Buddhism to attend your Online Kids Meditation class?
No experience in meditation or Buddhism is necessary to attend. Meditation for Kids was designed to help children reach their full potential through learning meditations and simple lessons from Buddhist teachings that nurture the inner skills they need to be happy and confident in life.
Q) What does a typical Kids Meditation class look like?
Each class will include simple, guided meditations that children and families can begin to introduce into daily life. Classes will usually include a short talk on methods to calm the mind and ways to deal with negative feelings, discussions about everyday experiences relevant to children, and fun activities that foster habits such as kindness, cooperation, patience and giving. Classes are as interactive as possible to allow children time to explore and grow into meditation.
Q) What if my child has a hard time sitting still?
Many people think children can’t meditate because they have difficulty sitting still. Although sitting still is helpful during meditation practice, it is not required; we can meditate during all of our daily activities simply by holding a positive state of mind, such as love or compassion. Since all children can learn positive ways of thinking, even about challenging situations, they can definitely learn to meditate, even if they have difficulty sitting still. Like any skill, meditation takes practice. In these classes, children will learn short, guided meditations. As children practice and gain experience, they will be able to sit quietly for longer periods of time.