Green Child Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 44

guided relaxation with Mellisa Dormoy of Shambala Kids “Peaceful Butterfly” A nighttime relaxation for your child is ideal after an active day. Guided relaxation calms little bodies and minds. They’ll fall asleep easily and sleep soundly. Simply read the following words in a loving, soothing voice with a gentle pace, pausing often. Watch how your child visibly relaxes and engages the imagination in this meditative story. The more this script is used, the easier your child will relax and be able to concentrate. to enjoy. You feel the wind blow against your delicate wings. As the wind touches you, it gently blows away any worries, any stress you feel. Feel how wonderful it feels to be so free. Your mind is clear and calm. You have left any worries far behind now. You are completely peaceful. You are beautiful as you allow your true happiness to shine through. The sun touches your body and warms you. The big, puffy clouds floating in the sky reClose your eyes and take in a nice deep breath. mind you how relaxed and calm you can be Allow your tummy to fill up like a balloon, and whenever you want, just by thinking about then exhale slowly. Do this five times to really it. The earth is a patchwork of color and you relax your whole body completely. (Pause for enjoy each moment here, gliding along feeling breathing.) so joyful and peaceful. You spread your wings far and stretch. It feels so good. Your body is Your body begins to feel deeply relaxed and calm and your mind is peaceful. You are ready sinks down further and further into your nice, for wonderful peaceful sleep tonight. soft bed. Your legs begin to feel very heavy. Your arms begin to feel heavy and relaxed. You Take in a deep breath now and exhale slowly. enjoy every moment as your body continues to When you are ready, give your body a big relax with each word I say. stretch. With a clear, calm mind, say these words to yourself: I am peaceful and I am Now as your body relaxes, imagine you’re a calm, ready for a wonderful adventure in beautiful butterfly fluttering high in the sky. dreamland. You see the lovely gree