There has been much written regarding meditation and relaxation techniques for adult populations, but this article posted on ABC News on-line also demonstrates the benefits of 'mindfulness' to our youngest.
With so many different responsibilities our youth have, it only seems to make sense to have 'quiet' time in which they can sit, relax and take a few moments to quiet their minds. The authors discuss the importance for all of us to take some quiet moments in our very busy lives in order to help rejuvenate ourselves. Two studies in this article discuss the positive outcomes of better focus, better health, better attention and better test scores for those children who utilize meditation techniques. It would be interesting to follow through and study both the short term and long term effects this may have on a cohort. Perhaps, if the outcomes were similar to the studies identified in the article our school systems might consider implementing!
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