How Can Mindfulness Help Children in School

Both Yoga and Mindfulness aim to develop a state of focused but calm alertness, when the mind is fully awake and channelled.

In Meditation, as we witness our thoughts' pace, mood and tone,  we get to understand that we are not our thoughts, potentially working out our triggers, and eventually having a choice as to what we think, how we feel and therefore behave. Our thoughts determine our actions. There is a misconception that people who need help with stress and anxiety should practice Mindfulness and Meditation. It can be very difficult for them to stay still, facing their woes. Let alone children.

Children who struggle to stay still might derive a sense of failure at Sitted Meditation. However, through the physical practice of Mindful movements, all children can connect to a sense of a Mindfulness through:
-Physical awareness to calm the mind (more body presence reduces mental chatter)
​-An experience of balance between mind and body
-​The ability to slow down as they focus their efforts to control their bodies.
-​Being alert yet calm and focused

Inspired Yoga Poses in the classroom also offer a vast range of physiological benefits that will support:
​-Better breathing through chest and shoulder stretching: yes literally, it's mechanical!
​-Energising through whole body movements paced to the breath dynamically
-​Stretching and strengthening of the body Core and Legs, an crucial aspect for posture and cardio
​-Balance and Coordination Poses to boost focus and dexterity, but also patience and diligence
​-Partner and Group Poses to work better as a team, and develop awareness and social skills

Mindfulness can help, but it should be introduced by a professional and teamed up with movement

Reach out if you and your school are interested to join our Wellbeing Programme in Primary Schools to Calm, Focus and Energise