Mindfulness

Benefits of Meditation

Lowers blood pressure/slows down the cardiovascular system
Restores balanced function to the digestive system, aiding absorption of nutrients
Relaxes the nervous system
Relieves muscle tension
Diminishes intensity of headaches/migraines
Relieves insomnia

Frees the mind from self-doubt and internal chatter
Releases fears
Reduces anxiety
Improves depression
Generates optimism, self-esteem, confidence and motivation
Improves focus and awareness

Mindfulness Apps

Insight Timer:

This meditation app features over 4,500 free guided meditations from over 1,000 meditation practitioners.
It also features 750 meditation music tracks.
Insight Timer also lets you customize your intervals and background sounds so that your meditation session is exactly what you're looking for.

Headspace:

This is a great app for people just starting out, with 10 newbie-focused 10 minute meditation exercises, known as Take 10.
It's designed to help you quickly understand what the practice is all about.

Calm:

With Calm you can choose from an assortment of guided meditation experiences.
The selections range from three minute to twenty-five minute sessions.
Another option is Daily Calm, a 10 minute program you can do right before your day begins or as it's about to end.
Other features include more than 20 sleep stories, breathing exercises, unguided meditations and more than 25 soothing sounds to help you get to sleep.

Breathe, Think, Do With Sesame - Ages 2-5

Dreamy Kid Meditation - Ages 3-17

Super Stretch Yoga

Meditation for Kids

Stop, Breathe & Think Kids - Ages 5-10

Smiling Mind

Relax Melodies

Three Good Things - A Happiness Journal

6 Ways Parents Can Share Mindful Moments with Kidsguest post by Noah Teitelbaum of Empowering Education

Mindfulness for Kids - MindfulA mindfulness meditation guide for children. Find mindful parenting resources, stress management tips for families, mindfulness activies for kids, and more.

Mindfulness for Kids and Teens – Calming Glitter Jar aka Mind Jar - Blissful KidsThe Calming Glitter Jar is a proven mindfulness tool used to teach children self-regulation. It's a fun craft project, too.

Mindful Feet - A Body Scan For Children - Blissful KidsBody scan for children is an effective mindfulness practice to help with stress and overwhelming emotions. Use it before a test or trying to fall asleep.

Mindfulness For Children - Take Five Exercise - Blissful KidsA super simple exercise for children and youth. Use it on-the-spot to calm down when overwhelmed. Try mindfulness for children!

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