The week that was … Exciting to read about the wonderful response from students at a Belle River elementary school who started a new meditation club to help them become calmer, nicer and more focused at school. Student Dayne Bensette says that the club helps him calm down “Sometimes I have a lot of stuff […]
Meditation for Exam time
I learned to meditate as a student at school. What an inspiring and forward thinking opportunity (especially given this was many years ago!). Australia is now heading into exam time again. Across schools and universities everyone is studying hard .. and so I begin to receive calls from worried parents .. seeking something .. a tool, […]
Meditation In Education
The infographic below caught my eye (from YogaDork who is always insightful, witty and thought-provoking) on the same day as an article from ABC News (America)”Meditation Helps Kids Chill Out, Reduce Impulsivity” arrived on my desk. The article mentioned some recent research studies which support the often talked about positive benefits when children learn meditation. […]