{"id":2354,"date":"2022-09-08T13:25:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T03:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/?p=2354"},"modified":"2023-10-03T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:00:00","slug":"how-meditation-affects-the-developing-brain-of-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/how-meditation-affects-the-developing-brain-of-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How Meditation Affects The Developing Brain Of Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2354\" class=\"elementor elementor-2354\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1175d318 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1175d318\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c28202\" data-id=\"9c28202\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5260755 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5260755\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The human brain never falls asleep, not even at night when the body needs to recharge. Kids\u2019 brains are incredibly active and ready to accumulate information.<\/p><p>To boost focus and improve memory, research shows that the best \u201cmedicine\u201d for the brain is meditation. Once a preferred relaxation practice by Buddhist monarchs, meditation has been proven to improve brain function and promote concentration, inner self-awareness, and self-discipline.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Effects of meditation on the brain \u2013 a statistical approach<\/h4><p>Studies emphasize that meditation speeds brain blood flow and improves memory abilities in both adults and kids. Active toddlers can benefit from meditation to regain their focus, calm the mind, and achieve success in school.<\/p><p>Resolving conflicts in class may not seem easy to the introvert child who can barely stand up for himself. Performed daily, in the evening or early in the morning together with the parent, meditation helps the toddler concentrate better on any given circumstances, situations, and concepts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22b60a6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22b60a6a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da83992\" data-id=\"da83992\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1496a558 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"1496a558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57469666 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"57469666\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\"><i>By learning to focus their breathing, the child is able to relax both the mind and body, thus take time to analyze and make more reasonable choices.<\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4403ac72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4403ac72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Basic meditation techniques taught early in life provide kids the ability to train the brain into believing that calmness and relaxation are needed to succeed.<\/p><p>Apart from encouraging healthy brain function and proper memory function, meditation encourages concepts like mindfulness. Kids can be taught to grow up less stressed and anxious, and more open-minded and awareness of what\u2019s happening around them through meditation.<\/p><p>As a parent, meditation may certainly come in handy for you too!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Start practicing meditation at home with your children<\/h4><p>Whether at home or at school, a proper meditation routine will encourage clarity, learning, focus and relaxation.<\/p><p>Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 are able to understand the concept and its importance. But you shouldn\u2019t push too hard, and limit sessions to 15-20 minutes max.<\/p><p>Look for a quiet spot at home (e.g. sun room, backyard) and set a daily\/weekly schedule for meditation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Here are some basic techniques to kickstart your sessions:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>1. Ringing Bell Meditation<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Find a comfortable sitting position, and have your child close his eyes. Ask them to begin focusing on hearing and listening to the bell.<\/li><li>Ring the bell gently to commence the meditation, and then ring it again to finish the session. The end result after 2 weeks of practice: active listening.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>2. Beat Breathing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Once again, after you\u2019ve found a comfortable spot to sit, begin the session taking deep breaths in and deep breaths out. This technique is meant to help the body relax and stimulate blood flow throughout the entire body.<\/li><li>Ask your child to focus on slow, focused breathing and in time he\u2019ll be more relaxed and less anxious at home and at school.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3. Guided Imagination<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Make use of guided discussions to help your child imagine the perfect scenario or circumstance. Invite them to picture a comfortable place with their eyes closed.<\/li><li>Speak gently and patiently to keep them focused on your voice, and relax their minds and bodies. When the calmness has been settled, talk about ways of dealing with tricky situations, such as: fixing a conflict at school, preparing for test, dealing with public speaking.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Meditation calms the brain and encourages imagination<\/h4><p>The perks of meditation in younger kids are incredible. Done right, your offspring will grow up more confident and certain of his personality and character. It\u2019s tough for pre-schoolers to get used to the environment at school. Not everyone gets along with their peers and teachers. If you\u2019ve having trouble raising an introvert, shy child, meditation can prove to be extremely helpful.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>The brain of the young child is wild<\/h4><p>Kids are hyper-active and they often feel the need to lash out when they\u2019re not being understood. Meditation helps calm the mind and body. You might need a few weeks to make your child understand the benefits, but if you commit and adhere to a meditation schedule, the end result will be staggering.<\/p><p>Be patient and willing to help. 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