This activity is suitable for pupils aged from 12 - 15 years. 

• Promote awareness of the present moment.

• Facilitate connection with oneself and the group.

• Prepare participants for subsequent workshop activities focused on sensory and body activation

• Bells or an instrument to mark transitions between meditation levels.

Approximately 15-20 minutes, variable depending on the group's needs.

1. Preparation phase: Explain to participants that the activity is conducted in pairs, focusing on relational connection and exploration of the inner world in the presence of another and in solitude. Participants sit facing their partner in a comfortable position, with eyes closed during the initial phase.

2. Execution phase:

3. Level 1 - Eyes closed: Begin the meditation with participants keeping their eyes closed, focusing on their own breathing and internal sensations.

4. Level 2 - Intermediate space: Signal the start of the second level by gently ringing a bell. Participants then open their eyes and gaze at the intermediate space on the floor between them and their partner.

5. Level 3 - Plexus solar: Ring the bell again to indicate the third level. Participants shift their gaze to their plexus solar, maintaining focus in this area while in the presence of their partner.

6. Level 4 - Eye contact: Finally, ring the bell to signal the fourth level. Participants lift their gaze to meet their partner's eyes, focusing on one eye to avoid distraction.

7. Closing phase: After completing all levels, invite participants to close their eyes again and return to the phase of meditation with closed eyes, this time in solitude. Allow them time to reflect on the experience and how they felt in relation to the other and themselves.

For younger participants or beginners in meditation. Shorten the duration of each level to 1–2 minutes and use simpler language during guidance (e.g., “Pay attention to your breathing and how you feel when you’re sitting with someone else”).

After both participants have shared, invite group sharing on how it felt to be listened to and to listen. Emphasize presence and mutual respect.

This activity aims to deepen emotional awareness, strengthen interpersonal connection, and enhance mindfulness. By meditating with a partner, participants develop greater sensitivity to their own emotional states and those of others, fostering empathy and trust. It promotes emotional regulation, presence in the moment, and reflective listening, ultimately encouraging healthier, more conscious relationships both within and beyond the classroom or group setting.

At the end of the exercise, guide the child to process their experience by helping them name shifts in attention and feelings. Explore what type of awareness (internal or external) felt more grounding or helpful. Encourage connection to daily life situations, and identify a simple takeaway they can remember. Allow for creative expression (drawing, movement, metaphor) when words are limited.