A short mindfulness video for kids. In this episode of Cosmic Kids Zen Den I explain in a kid-friendly way that we are separate from our thoughts. They come and go - and we can observe them. There's a really clever way of remembering this - our mind is like a pond full of fish. The fish are our ...

Jaime tells a story from a childhood math lesson, to illustrate how the amygdala (our 'guard dog') can be so good at protecting us - a little TOO good - that it stops the thinking part of our brain (our 'owl' - the pre-frontal cortex) from doing its work!

How to beat nerves! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Join Jaime in the Zen Den to talk about something we all get sometimes - NERVES!
Why do we feel nervous sometimes and what can we do about it?
Jaime shares a really special way of dealing with them that anyone can do.
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Taste Test | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Jaime talks about mindful eating. Instead of gobbling up our food without thinking, we savour every second. Have a small piece of something tasty handy for this one so you can join in!

Mindful Walking | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Join Jaime on a special Zen Den field frip - a mindful walk in the beautiful countryside!
Mindful walking is a way of noticing what's going on around you while you take a walk. Instead of racing to where you're going, you take your ti...

Why are people mean sometimes?
In this video, Jaime explains why people can be mean - usually because they are feeling unhappy - and how it says more about them than it does about you. Meanness is like a bug which is passed around!
We can stop 'The Mean Bug' in its tracks by deciding not to le...

Another Zen Den mindfulness video!
Jaime introduces a fun game - about listening. How well can you listen to the sounds of the bells? If you listen really hard, it's amazing how long they go on for. It's fun!
If we can get our listening working well, we can experience the world so much more!

Another Zen Den mindfulness video!
Jaime explains how thoughts work. They're like bubbles which come and go (POP!)
Have fun understanding how your thinking works - and learn that every thought is just a passing bubble!

A mindfulness video for kids. Jaime explains how doing something for the first time can be really tough - it's like we have an "I can't" Monster trying to tell us we can't do it.
We learn what we can say to it "OH YES I CAN!"

Superpower Listening | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids.
Mindfulness and positive thinking for kids aged 5+
In this episode, we practice our superpower listening. We play a listening game, seeing if we can identify sounds which Jaime plays. Listening is an important skill for learning...

Mini the Puppy | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Mindfulness and positive thinking for kids aged 5+
In this episode, Jaime introduces us to the idea of ATTENTION and how we can practise it.
We meet Mini - Jaime's dog - and we talk about how she learned to focus her attention.

Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
In this episode, Jaime from Cosmic Kids explains how breathing can help calm our busy minds.

Master the Monkey! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
In this episode, Jaime shares a game which helps our concentration.

Mine! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Mindfulness and positive thinking for kids aged 5+
In this episode, Jaime takes us on an imaginary journey to the playground - where someone is playing on 'my' swing.
Why do we get that 'Mine!' feeling - even about things that don't belong t...

Movies in My Mind | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
In this episode, Jaime explains how we can create positive movies in our mind.

Getting Wanty | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
Mindfulness and positive thinking for kids aged 5+
In this episode, Jaime explains how sometimes we can 'get wanty' about somethin...

Hidden Treasure! | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
In this episode, Jaime talks about how to notice our feelings - as we discover what's in the treasure chest!

Candle of Concentration | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for kids
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Yoga.
In this episode, Jaime from Cosmic Kids explains about concentration, showing us a candle flame and encouraging us to loo...

The Bye Bye Boat | Cosmic Kids Zen Den - Mindfulness for Kids
Mindfulness and positive thinking for kids aged 5+
In this episode, Jaime takes us on a guided meditation to help us leave behind our worries, anger and fear. A lovely calming meditation for kids.
Cosmic Kids Zen Den is a series to...