Mindfulness exercises for nervous children

Do you know Mindfulness? It is a form of meditation that benefits both children and adults. Children, yes, can also practice Mindfulness. In fact, it is especially indicated for more nervous children or with problems to channel their emotions. The specialist in Mindfulness Patricia Díaz-Caneja nos,

Do you know Mindfulness? It is a form of meditation that benefits both children and adults. Children, yes, can also practice Mindfulness. In fact, it is especially indicated for more nervous children or with problems to channel their emotions.

The specialist in Mindfulness Patricia Díaz-Caneja nos, proposes to do with the childrentwo mindfulness exercises for nervous children. It will help them breathe correctly and calm the nervous system. Two Mindfulness exercises for nervous children

These two exercises of Mindfulness are very simple, and can be done by children from 3-4 years. You do not need many things, although it will help you to have at hand

a percussion musical instrument (a bell, a triangle or a Tibetan bowl). The goal of both exercises is for the child to be aware of his breathing. This will undoubtedly help you relax. 1) First exercise:

For this first exercise, you need a Tibetan bowl or bell to make it sound. - First, you tell the child to sit on the floor comfortably.

- Ask the child to put their hands on the belly. You will notice how your belly rises and falls when you breathe.

- You can close your eyes (only if you want)

- Now you should hear the sound of the bell or Tibetan bowl.

When they should hear the last vibration, they should raise their hands and open their eyes. 2) Second exercise:

In this second exercise you will need small stones. You can pick them up from the street. 10 small stones will suffice. - Keep the stones in a small bag. You take them out of the bag and form a little pile.

- If you have a bell or Tibetan bowl, make it sound. At that time, the child should pick up a little piece of the pile, smell it and leave it in another pile.

- The exercise will end when you have finished with all the pebbles from the first pile and created a second pile. This exercise, although it seems very simple,

will help you to become aware of your breathing .