Hello everyone,
Welcome to my peaceful universe.
This is your special time where you can enjoy some rest and relaxation.
Find somewhere quiet and peaceful to lay or sit and place your hands on your lap or by your sides.
If you wish,
Gently close your eyes.
Now let's begin.
Have you ever noticed that sometimes you have a monkey mind?
Monkey mind is the cheeky part of your brain that is always chattering away in the background.
It likes to jump from one idea to the next.
Wanting things,
Thinking and worrying,
Instead of focusing on what you're supposed to be doing.
What is your monkey mind thinking about right now?
Maybe it's saying,
I'm so hungry right now.
Or,
I can't wait for the weekend.
The truth is that everyone has a monkey mind,
Including your mom and dad,
Your teachers and your friends too.
The problem is that when your monkey mind gets too busy and worries too much,
It can turn little things into big things,
Which can cause you to feel sad,
Angry or upset.
The great news is that you can learn to calm and manage your monkey mind.
And it's really easy to do.
All you need to do is pay attention to your breathing.
Why don't we practice now?
Gently place one hand on your belly.
And slowly breathe in.
Feeling your tummy rise.
Slowly breathe out.
Feeling your tummy fall.
Slowly breathe in.
Feeling your tummy rise.
Slowly breathe out.
Feeling your tummy fall.
Did you notice any thoughts popping into your mind as you were focusing on your breathing?
If you did,
That's perfectly okay.
When you notice your monkey mind starts jumping from one thought to another,
All you need to do is pay attention to your breathing again.
Let's practice for a little while longer now.
Slowly breathe in.
Feeling your tummy rise.
Slowly breathe out.
Feeling your tummy fall.
Slowly breathe in.
Feeling your tummy rise.
Slowly breathe out.
Feeling your tummy fall.
How are you going?
Did any thoughts or ideas pop into your mind?
If so,
That's okay.
Remember all you need to do is pay attention to your breathing again.
The more you practice doing this,
It does become easier and easier.
See if you can practice doing this on your own for a little while longer now.
Breathe in,
Breathe out.
Breathe in,
Breathe out.
Breathe in,
Breathe out.
Breathe out.
And just allow your breathing to return to normal now.
Well done.
How did you go?
How are you feeling?
Are the thoughts in your monkey mind a little quieter now?
Are you feeling a little calmer inside?
Remember you can practice this whenever you need to,
At school,
At home or anywhere you like.
When you hear the bell,
Slowly open your eyes and give your arms and legs a gentle stretch and come back to this moment feeling peaceful and calm.
