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Beginners Meditation and Visualization with The Grandmother Tree (5-8)

Completed by 95 learners
Ages 5-8
Live Group Class
In this ongoing course students will be introduced to the practice of meditation and visualization through journeying into the world of The Grandmother Tree.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(196 reviews)
Popular

Live video meetings
1x per week
3-9 learners per class
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
Meditation is a practice that develops over time. Every time you practice you improve in different ways and learn new things about yourself. There is no outside assessment.

Class Experience

In this introduction to meditation and visualization class students will learn how to create a meditation practice by learning about the world of the Grandmother Tree.

The Grandmother Tree was created when my daughters were toddlers.  I had been practicing meditation for many years and knew it was helpful for kids, but also that they have a different capacity for meditation than I did.  We created a world that they could come back to over and over, a space that could be expanded and used in different ways depending on the situation.  The Grandmother Tree lives in a colorful natural world and becomes a loving internal presence in the child's life.  My children are now 10 & 12 and they still love the Grandmother Tree and we still do this meditation together.

We begin the class with greetings and introductions.  We all tell something that's been going good.  I emphasize that it doesn't have to be something big.  It can be something simple like a delicious breakfast, playing with the dog or beautiful weather.  The purpose is to have us focusing on what's going good in life and in looking for what's going good when we're not in class.  I remind them to look for what's going good for our next class.  

Then we do some breathing and energy games.  We'll try different breathing techniques different weeks.  We typically do a little tapping and I share a special tap to remember for when they feel upset, frustrated or scared.  

We ease into the meditation the same way each time, by visualizing walking down a staircase and out a door into the world of the Grandmother Tree.  The Grandmother Tree is the oldest and wisest of all the trees in the forest.  She lives on a hill at the back of a meadow filled with wildflowers.  We visualize taking this walk to the Grandmother Tree.  In times of trouble we can go to the Grandmother Tree for support, we can give her our problems and she can change the energy into love and fill us up with love.  Sometimes we focus on the meadow and picking flowers. Sometimes we visit a garden near the hill. The possibilities are unlimited. Yet it is simple and repetitive enough that when they're ready to try meditating on their own they'll have a solid experience of how they can do that.   

The first 10-15 minutes of class will be for introductions, talking about what will happen in our meditation and breathing & energy games.
The meditation will last 5-10 minutes.  Student microphones will be turned off so there are no noise distractions.
The last few minutes of class will be for questions and sharing experiences.  

By having this as an ongoing class, students will begin to develop a feel for the practice of meditation.  Meditation isn't something you do once, it's something that you do on a regular basis, like bathing, eating and brushing your teeth.  Meditation is a practice that grows with you throughout life.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to relax their bodies.
They will learn different breathing techniques.
They will learn how to visualize things in their mind.  Visualization can be used in many different ways, for example improving sports performance, to embody playing a musical instrument, and visualizing a future result you desire.
They will learn about their inner world, how to calm themselves in challenging times and balance their own emotions.

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2019
4.9
196reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been meditating personally for 20 years.  I believe meditation is a very important skill for everyone to have.   I also have a background leading mind-body-spirit movement classes.  I currently teach personal growth courses for adults on these same topics.  I've recently created a Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners Course for adults.  It is never too early to get exposure to meditation and begin learning.  

Reviews

20 total ratings, 12 with reviews

Review summary for this class
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the patience and supportiveness of the teacher, who creates a calming and engaging environment for children to learn meditation. Many parents report noticeable improvements in their children's ability to manage emotions and stay focused after taking the class. The visualization exercises and breathing techniques seem to be particularly impactful and enjoyable for the kids. If you're looking for an effective way to help your child develop valuable mindfulness skills, this class is highly recommended.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
Amazing class and teacher. My daughter has been attending for several... 
Arwen H.on May 16, 2023
Lesley is a very patient and pleasant teacher. I took this class as a... 
Jahmillah K.on Dec 18, 2022
We could not hear instructor no matter what we did with our volume.
Dena M.on May 12, 2022
This class is amazing! My son really resonates with Lesley and he’s... 
Emily Z.on May 2, 2022
My daughters love the class. The teacher is patient and involves the... 
Supriya S.on Aug 31, 2021
This class was great! My son just turned six and is very “active” so I... 
Rosie S.on Sep 4, 2020


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