Meditation enters Mumbai classrooms

Students across [Mumbai] city schools will soon start their day by closing their eyes for 15 minutes and breathing deeply to keep stressful thoughts at bay. In an attempt to relieve the ever-increasing stress of students as well as the school authorities, the state education department has introduced compulsory meditation in all government-aided schools.

The Maharashtra State Council of Research and Technology (MSCERT) has introduced meditation sessions in the morning, for school teachers, headmistress and students between classes V to X. MSCERT director Shridhar Salunke says the council has initiated the move to help students relieve stress, boost self-confidence, improve grades and even cut down on bad behaviour.

At least one teacher from every school will be trained for six days in Anapana [mindfulness of breathing] courses, as part of project ‘Mind in Training for Right Awareness’ (MITRA).This project has been formed to spread awareness about Anapana and Vipassana courses in the education sector in the state. Last year, the state government had come out with a government resolution asking its schools to conduct one-day Anapana courses for school children.

Stating that the project will be implemented across all schools, Salunkhe said, ‘’Once trained, the teachers will spread awareness about the programme in their respective schools. In the morning assembly, schools will hold meditation sessions for 10 to 15 minutes daily.’’ A government resolution (GR) has already been issued in this regard to all education offices.

[via DNA India]
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  • Shubham Sharma
    August 25, 2015 7:03 am

    Dear Sir/Mam,
    I’m glad to see the initiative you have taken of meditation in schools. Meditation plays a vital role in our day to day life. I’m a student pursuing MBA. We were having discussion about organizing a seminar or a guest lecture for meditation in our college and would be glad if you can visit to our institute to put a light on meditation and teach us few techniques since this will be a enlightening session for us which will enhance our abilities.
    Please let me know if you can arrange a guest lecture for us.
    Thanking you
    Shubham Sharma

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