Restful Guided Meditation on Joy

In this guided meditation on joy, your child will visit a peaceful and uplifting mermaid fountain, using just their imagination.

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When you read these scripts aloud to your child, you can help them decrease anxiety, improve self-esteem, and develop a positive mental attitude at school and at home.

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Try reading this guided meditation on joy to yourself to find the rhythm before reading it aloud to your child.

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Once your child is relaxed, simply read it in a calm voice, pausing to let the words and feelings sink in.

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Find a comfortable position and close your eyes. Take in a nice deep breath and send that breath all the way down to your tummy.

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When you’re ready, get into a comfortable position. Sit or lie back and feel your body relaxing fully. Just knowing we are about to start a few quiet minutes of meditation can relax you.

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Once more now, and this time when we do it, we are going to send calm and relaxation all the way down to our toes.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE On Meditation

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