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by amandadounis
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Hi, I am new
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Hi, I am new

Exciting reflection I’ve been holding some workshops for kids ages 5-15 years. I focus on 3 topics: anger, bullying, anxiety. And in each workshop I always include a mindfulness practice. Kids love it. Some kids are rather fidgety. They are usually the kids with additional needs. I allow the fidget ...
by amandadounis
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Hi, I am new
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Hi, I am new

Thank you. I’ve been doing some anxiety workshops for school aged kids and in it I include a meditation audio. It’s about 5 or so min. The kids love it. One boy today said he doesn’t like meditations. I asked him to give it a go and then let me know if he still felt the same. Afterwards he said he f...
by amandadounis
Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Hi, I am new
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Hi, I am new

I’m happy to be in this forum. Nice to share nice words and kindness with others and to learn from each other. I’ve just completed a wonderful 8 week program on mindfulness. I shared all my new learnings with a whole bunch of child care staff so that we can all improve ourselves and see how we can d...
by amandadounis
Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Hi, I am new
Replies: 11
Views: 4163

Re: Hi, I am new

Hi there I’m new too I’m starting to appreciate the amazing world of meditation. I realize as a beginner it feels strange but when when I’ve listened to some body scans I realize how nice it is to be present. I find body scans easier to do than mindful eating ! Either way I’m loving learning the ben...