With all of the pressure that kids are under now they can get great benefits from a simple meditation practice. Kids schedules are crammed with school work, homework, sports and tons of other extracurricular activities. Add technology to the mix and it’s no wonder kids are so overwhelmed and stressed. Giving kids a meditation practice can help bring balance and calm to a crazy life. When should kids start meditating? I have meditated with children as young as 3 years old. It’s amazing to see the change in young children. I’ve watched children come into my meditation classroom as little…
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We all know the importance of self-love and the powerful effect it can have on us. Some self-love journeys can take time but eventually achieving a high level of self-love is so important. Not just for us, but for our children as well. As we all want to be the best kind of role models for our children, there’s no better way for children to learn to love themselves than by seeing it from their very own role models, aka you. Here are some ways to teach your children the practices of self-love and have them grow up to be…
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Taking your kids to a symphony performance can either be a memory that they will always treasure or a boring experience that they will forget the next day. This symphony guide will show you how to take your kids to a symphony performance that will leave them inspired and eager to play music themselves. Find an age appropriate show You know your child best and the type of music they like. If you have younger kids from preschool age to early elementary you might consider finding a concert that is just for kids. A lot of symphonies will put on…
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Meditation, according to Yogapedia is the process of quieting the mind in order to spend time in through for relaxation or religious/spiritual purposes. It allows you to tune into your thoughts without being consumed by them. This makes it easier to focus on what truly matters and gives you space to quiet your mind. While some forms of meditation are spiritual or religious that is not the case for all types of meditation. For example, there are many agnostics or atheists who practice mindfulness. Here are just a few different types of mediation who can choose from: Guided Meditation Guided…
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Chantlanta celebrated its 10 year anniversary this year and we were there to celebrate with them. Chantlanta is a 3 day sacred music festival with a focus on music, service to the community and spiritual practices. During this festival there were a variety of workshops, chanting concerts and local vendors selling amazing crafts, art and services. The thing that drew me to Chantlanta was the chanting headliner, Krishna Das. If you have never heard of Krishna Das you need to check him out on Youtube or Google Play. His music is amazing, energetic and inspiring. As I have been following…