Wildmind Meditation News
Sep 08, 2011
Zen and the art of keeping kids still
Elissa Doherty, Herald Sun: Meditate on this: a Melbourne childcare centre seems to have found a way to keep squirming toddlers still.
There are no “ommms”, but there were a few “umms?” when Kensington Community Children’s Co-Operative introduced meditation and yoga classes.
It is one of a handful of centres in Victoria turning to ancient techniques to help modern children relax.
The lights go out and children as young as three channel their inner zen while listening to world music in a twist on traditional meditation.
If they get too antsy, they could read a book, draw, or spend individual time with…
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