Zen Den
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The Body Scan Meditation | Zen Den
A weekly 15-minute meditation which works for both kids and grown-ups! Benefits: improved self awareness, deep relaxation and better focus.
One of the foundations of mental health is awareness. That’s why the body scan exercise is such a powerful tool. As far as ‘meditation’ practices go, this o...
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Growth Mindset | Zen Den
Have you ever tried something new and given up because it isn’t as easy as you’d hoped?!
We all have! Join Jaime in the Zen Den as she explains what a GROWTH MINDSET is - and how it helps us all push through that tricky phase of learning when we want to give up. Jaime also shares her top 5 five ...
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How To Deal With Bereavement | Zen Den
In this 10 minute film, Jaime explains how hard it can be when someone we know dies and how all our feelings get jumbled up. She helps you to process these emotions by doing something positive and creating a memory box.
This film is for children who have lost someone, but it can also help all k...
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The 'I Can't' Monster | Zen Den
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!" -
Movies in my Mind | Zen Den
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. -
The Owl and the Guard Dog | Zen Den
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!
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The Listening Game | Zen Den
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! -
Hidden Treasure | Zen Den
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! -
Why Are Some People Mean? | Zen Den
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 let ... -
Taste Test | Zen Den
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!
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Thought Bubbles | Zen Den
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! -
Bye Bye Boat | Zen Den
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 help kids with mindfulness - from the people behind Cosmic Kids Y...