Meditation
Meditation was originally meant to nurture a person’s spiritual well-being, but the modern generation is largely interested in its relaxation and stress-busting benefits. If children start meditating early, their brains and intellectual capacity tend to develop rapidly. They also stand to benefit emotionally, psychologically and physically.
Meditation is an excellent way to unwind after an eventful day. Life can at times be stressful, triggered by various factors such as work, family and life in general. Our children are not immune to stress either; they also undergo quite considerable amounts of stress on a daily basis.
Benefits of Meditation to Children
Children stand to gain a lot from meditation. If started early, the kids will have more to gain as they grow and later in their adult life. The benefits come in many forms; they vary from psychological, spiritual, and physical to emotional. Below is a list and brief explanation of each.
Psychological Benefits to Children
1. Improved memory: Meditation helps a child remember things more clearly. If started early, this will help them improve their grades in school.
2. Greater creativity: Due to focused attention, the children are able to explore their minds and formulate ideas. At childhood, that is when one’s creativity is at peak.
3. Reduced anxiety: With meditation, the child worries less and is calmer in stressful situations
Spiritual Benefits
1. Intuition: With continuous practice, the child is able to become more intuitive.
2. Greater sense of the purpose to live.
3. A feeling of connection to other people and the environment.
4. Ability to let go and let nature take its course.
Physical benefits
1. Better immune system: Research shows that the people who meditate have lesser chances of suffering from high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks. Children will grow up healthier and stronger.
2. Relaxed muscles: Mediation helps one relax not only his or her mind but also the muscles. This will reduce muscular tension leading to a more relaxed growth.
3. Reduced pain: The calm that comes with meditation helps reduce strain related pain like headache.
4. Better sleep: The relaxing effect of meditation will help your kids sleep more soundly and luxuriously. Good sleep will further enhance their concentration.
Emotional Benefits
1. In addition to the above benefits, meditation is good for emotional well-being.
2. Greater ability to love and be loved: Meditation helps children appreciate their surroundings; they are able to show more affectionate feelings towards others. People tend to respond in kind, something that will help your child develop a healthy self-esteem
3. More confidence: Ability to calm their minds will help them face issues more confidently, whether it is that bully at school or that girl they really want to approach.
4. Positive Attitude: Generally, meditation helps the child project a positive outlook towards life.
5. Happiness: Meditation is all about understanding and following your path. When the child starts to follow his or her own path, he or she is happier and more fulfilled.
