Guided Secular Meditation to Cope With Stress & Anxiety, Ongoing, Ages 13-18
In this weekly class, students will have the opportunity to experience various guided mindfulness practices to release stress & tension, and bring a sense of calmness, happiness, & balance to their lives!
Gita Nilforoush
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(114)
What's included
1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will encourage to practice mindfulness meditation for a few minutes every day during the week.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
Students will learn a variety of guided meditation practices designed to increase attention, self-regulation, empathy, and the ability to respond skillfully to challenging situations instead of reacting impulsively. Students are encouraged to practice meditation regularly. Ongoing instruction and reflection opportunities create a strong foundation for a lifelong practice. Students will have the opportunity to experience one guided meditation per week. Each meditation will be different, with a unique focus each time. Studies show that meditation can lead to more focus, creativity, happiness, better health, and less stress. Kids are under a lot of stress and anxiety these days, and meditation has proven to be something that can help. Mindful Meditation topics include: Mindfulness of body, breath and sounds, Mindful awareness, Sending kind thoughts to ourselves and others, Mindful Appreciation, Generosity, helping others, Mindful Positivity, Mindful Body Scan, Smile, Gratitude & Appreciation, Stop Mindfully, Mindful walking, Mountain meditation, and more. At the beginning of each class, we begin with the guided meditation. I will lead the students with a secular meditation which will last 5-10 minutes. Afterward, we will discuss the experience and I will give the students a takeaway exercise or short meditation practice to do during the week. This class is perfect for students who want to improve their focus & concentration, stay present with what they do at the moment and improve their general well-being. 30 years of data have proven that regular mindfulness practice is linked to improved attentional ability and emotional self-regulation in youth & adults, fundamental life skills that are critical to working effectively with others. Such skills are also building blocks for success in many areas of students’ social, emotional, and academic lives. No background knowledge required for this class.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
114reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
California Teaching Certificate
California Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
Greetings to all parents and learners! I'm Gita, a Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructor, dedicated to fostering well-being in kids, teens, parents, and educators by alleviating stress and anxiety while promoting balance and overall wellness.
With over 30 years of personal mindfulness meditation practice, I've been imparting the transformative benefits of mindfulness and secular meditation techniques for over 7 years. I honed my skills through a comprehensive six-month meditation teacher training with the esteemed Willpower Institute in Canada & Thailand, earning my Meditation Instructor Certificate in 2014.
My commitment to mindfulness education deepened with over two years of mindfulness training courses through Mindful Schools, in California. I completed the Year-Long certification program, earning the title of Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructor (CMI) in 2018. This certification equips me to teach Kids and Teens using Mindful School's specialized curriculum.
Mindfulness, to me, is the art of paying attention to both our inner and outer experiences with openness and curiosity. It involves embracing our experiences without judgment and fostering kindness towards ourselves and others.
In the realm of education, I've witnessed the power of mindfulness in helping children and teens maintain focus, enhance concentration, improve academic performance, and develop self-awareness. Through mindfulness training, they cultivate compassion and care for themselves and those around them.
Teaching mindfulness meditation is not just my profession—it's my passion. I am driven by a desire to share the profound gift of mindfulness practices with as many people as possible. My aim is to help individuals reduce the stresses of daily life and pave the way for a happier, healthier, and more harmonious existence.
You can explore mindfulness further through my website, Meditationforallages.com, where I offer meditation guidance for adult professionals. Beyond my work, I find joy in reading books, strolling outdoors, practicing mindfulness meditation (of course!), playing the piano, traveling, and cherishing moments with my family and friends.
Let's embark on a journey of mindfulness together—a path to greater well-being and a more enriched life!Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
20 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class
