What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this introduction to meditation and visualization class students will learn breathing techniques, energy tools and they will have a guided meditation/visualization experience. We begin the class with greetings and introductions. We all tell something that's been going good or something we are grateful for. 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 focus on the positive. Then we do some breathing and energy games. I'll use a variety of different breathing techniques in each class. 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 by relaxing our body from head to toe. Then we will go on a visual journey within, paying attention to what we're imagining and how we're feeling. The first 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.
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.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been meditating personally for 20 years. I began meditating with my own children when they were young and created The Grandmother Tree meditation for them (which I run as an ongoing class on Outschool). I've been leading ongoing meditation classes with kids from 5-13 here on Outschool for months. 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.
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Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-9 learners per class