Growing Metta

Let them be little, but give them the tools to manage it all as they grow

Artful meditation & yoga session will combined meditation practice with breathing exercises, an art project associated with the days lesson, a story, and a new yoga pose. Each weekly session will last one hour.

"Art is a natural way to practice mindfulness. The colors, textures, and sounds of creating pull us into the moment. You don’t need any previous training to meditate through art, just a willingness to draw like a child, with freedom and a sense of curiosity."
-Amy Maricle, Art Therapist

FUN FACT:
Did you know practicing meditation can naturally increase kindness 🧘‍♂️ 💕 🧘‍♀️

As with the case of stress reduction, meditation is able to reduce inflammation in the brain by limiting the production of cytokines. This leads to less stress and anxiety. It also encourages increased feelings of love and kindness in the brain.

Today’s youth are experiencing both stress and anxiety, as we live in a sensory-filled world. The Academy of Pediatrics states that as many as 30% of children and young adults will experience an anxiety disorder in their life. Meditation and Yoga can give your child the skills needed to handle stress and anxiety now, and throughout their life.

Wellness Wednesday…
Our body benefits from movement,
Our mind benefits from stillness.

Did you know…

Apart from boosting the immune system, meditation reduces headaches and tummy aches, common stress-related ailments in children.

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•••For information about circle, private and group classes, please feel free to message me•••

Check this out👇🏼👇🏼 great things coming for our kiddos!

Heartland Healing Arts Center is relocating, and one of the practitioners, Jenn Wikoff, is launching a new business. Growing Metta will offer meditation and yoga for ages 3-17.

https://springfieldbusinessjournal.com/2022/05/heartland-healing-arts-center-to-relocate-growing-metta-to-launch/

“Smile more than you cry, give more than you take and love more than you hate.” – Author Unknown

We will be moving into our new space soon!
Programs set to begin in June 🧘‍♂️🧘🧘‍♀️