"E tipu e rea, mo ngā rā o tō ao"
Grow and thrive all the days of your life
~ Apirana Ngata
Mindfulness for Teens & Tweens
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The adolescent years are a time of significant physical and emotional change. Children are discovering themselves and their place in the world, and often find these years challenging. Mindfulness is a valuable skill that can help them navigate the challenges of adolescence with ease and confidence. The practices help them develop self-awareness, increase focus and concentration, strengthen their capacity for self-regulation, and reduce anxiety and stress, so they can feel confident and more fully themselves.
In these six-class series we share mindfulness and movement practices in a fun and engaging way with our participants. The classes include yoga and movement, guided meditations, group activities, and time for reflection and sharing. We offer a safe and supportive environment for the children to explore these practices and share what's on their hearts and minds.
Topics include: Mindful Listening; Mindfulness of Breath, Body, Thoughts and Emotions; Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness Practices.
Gayathri’s meditation class gave me a place to unwind after a stressful school day. It helped me untangle my thoughts and eased me into the night. In moments of frustration or anger I used things we learned in class, like that an emotion only really lasts for a few seconds and after that, it's just thoughts you have. Knowing this gave me more perspective on the thoughts and feelings I was having.
Elena R. (8th Grade)
Gayathri is one of the most compassionate and thoughtful people I've met. There is a warm and safe atmosphere in the teen meditation sessions - and I always leave feeling refreshed and filled with positivity. I am so grateful for her insights and presence. Meditating with her has given me perspective and taught me how to see beauty in myself and the world around me.
Ananya R. (10th Grade)
I did the Teen Mindfulness class with Gayathri for more than 6 months, and part of the course was observing emotions and figuring out the relationship between thoughts and feelings. These topics particularly helped me explore how much faster I could become calmer if all I did was observe my emotions effectively. Adding on to the learning aspect, the class itself was very enjoyable due to the activities, and I often felt less stressed when I came out of it.
Vasudha R. (9th Grade)
Mindfulness, led by Gayathri, was a great way to calm down during the stress of my school days and college application period. Her exercises and methods really helped me achieve inner peace when I needed it the most. I highly recommend that everyone takes this class!