Breathing Space - Meditation in schools

Bodhi Tree offers a programme introducing stilling exercises or meditation for the whole school. The meditations are suitable for all whatever their faith background.

We teach simple meditations that can be practised on a regular, ideally daily, basis in order to raise the general level of awareness of self, others and the wider environment.

Programme objectives:
• to teach school pupils and teachers one or more simple meditations/stilling exercises
• to teach teachers how to teach and lead through the practices

Why learn to meditate at school?
Meditation is a means to become more aware and is a valuable opportunity to be present in the here and now, which is both refreshing and enjoyable. Children and adults alike benefit from short periods of deliberate stillness and relative silence.

Regular short meditations help children to:
- relax
- learn to focus their minds
- manage stress levels
- understand themselves better and
- get on better with the people around them.

‘Breathing space’ provides a pause in the busy-ness of a school day and gives time to assimilate experience and to prepare for whatever life brings next. Learning to meditate along with fellow pupils and colleagues not only benefits the individual, but can contribute to a more mindful and friendly atmosphere in school.

Bodhi Tree
- teaches meditation (regardless of religious belief) amongst adults in the workplace.
- supports the teaching of Buddhism and meditation in schools and
- hosts visits at the London Buddhist Centre for schools and adult groups.

Student letters:
- Emma and Kimberley

from Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls

See Testimonials page for more feedback