Originally published August 6 2005
Dance meditation is fun for children
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dance meditation is a fun way for children to unwind and get some exercise.
Sit cross-legged on the floor, or with soles of feet together, back straight to begin, hands resting on knees, eyes looking forward.
Gently round back (as in illustration at right), letting head fall towards lap, the natural weight of body and gravity stretching the spine.
2. Still sitting cross-legged, back straight, gently and very slowly twist upper body above waist from side to side, arms extended to sides, head following direction of the back arm.
Stretch one arm higher, then stretch the other arm higher.
Still sitting but with legs straddled, (opened wide), stretched but not tightened, back straight to begin.
Turn body to face one leg, reach down to hold onto leg with both hands and gently lean towards the leg, letting the weight of gravity help with the stretch.
Repeat with turn and lean towards the other leg.
5. Now, sitting up facing forward, hold onto both legs, round back, and gently lean forward between legs, while looking toward the floor.
Next, place palms of hands on floor in front of body for support: Point and flex feet and ankles in unison, then try to point one foot while flexing the other foot.
Release tension, press again, release tension and extend hands and arms upward and outward to the side, stretching arms up, again.
with legs slightly apart for balance; stretch arms out to side and hold taut counts 1, 2; then stretch arms overhead and hold taut counts 3, 4.
Finish stretching sequence by swinging both arms down to the front and both toward the right side; swing both arms across front of body and to the left side of body several times; finally rest arms at each side while standing straight.
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