The Little Boat: A Bedtime Meditation For Kids

A bedtime meditation for kids: a little wooden boat on a quiet lake, a slow wave of breath, and a sleepy body, part by part. Play it with your child at lights out; grown-ups can lie down right next to them. The voice is slow and simple, and a soft trio of piano, harmonium and bass rocks gently underneath. About four minutes.
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Transcript

Hello. It is nearly time to sleep. Lie down and get cozy. Grown-ups, You can lie down right next to them. Let's breathe like a slow wave. Breathe in. . . And the wave comes up. Breathe out and the wave goes back down. One more slow wave in and out. Now imagine a little wooden boat on a quiet lake. It is just your size You climb in and lie down on a soft blanket. The boat rocks. Very gently. Your feet get heavy and warm. Like two sleepy puppies Your legs get heavy too. Your tummy goes up and down. Up and down like the water. Your arms rest by your sides. Your hands go soft, Like mittens drying by the fire. Above the boat, The sky is getting dark. One star comes out. Than another. Can you find three stars? Your face is soft. Your eyes are heavy. Your cheeks are warm. The little boat drifts slowly toward the shore, Where it is always safe and quiet. You can stay in the boat as long as you like. Good night. Sleep well. Namaste.

Reviews

Thank you very much. Beautifully settling. One for my grandson.