Helpful Guided Imagery Meditation for Kids: Inner Listening & Self-Trust

Children love the use of vivid guided imagery meditation for both fun and stress relief. Simply read the following meditation is a calm relaxed voice to your child before bed or anytime for relaxation.

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Close your eyes and take in a very slow, deep breath. Now, exhale slowly. Keep breathing deeply and feel the cool air come in through your nose and flow all the way down to your belly.

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Feel your belly extend as you breathe in. Make sure your belly is going slowly in and out as you inhale and exhale.

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Every time we breathe, we should try to breathe like this – allowing the air to go all the way down to the belly – not just in the lungs.

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This relaxes your whole body and keeps you feeling peaceful no matter what. It’s also the correct way to breathe.

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