CHARITY NUMBER: 1206868
A journey from calming the mind… to knowing the Self.
Step 1: Be Still, Be Aware
We start with mindfulness—teaching children to pause, breathe, and simply notice what's happening inside and around them.
Step 2: Watching the Mind
As awareness grows, they begin to observe their thoughts and feelings without getting caught in them.
“My thoughts come and go—but I can stay still.”
Step 3: I Am Not My Thoughts
Children discover they are not their anger, sadness, or even their busy mind.
They are the one who sees it all.
Step 4: Going Beyond the Mind
This shift in awareness leads inward—to something deeper, peaceful, and unchanging within.
“That quiet place… that’s me.”
Step 5: The Practice of Inner Silence
Through gentle meditation and stillness, children learn to rest in that deeper Self, the witness of all experiences.
Step 6: Living from the Self
This isn’t just calming—it’s transforming. Children grow in:
• Clarity and calm
• Freedom from worry
• Compassion and strength
• Confidence in who they truly are
We begin with mindfulness...
but our path leads to the Self—pure, peaceful, and free.
Rooted in the wisdom of Vedanta, our work guides children beyond the mind to the unshakable joy of simply being who they are.
Mihir
We are currently developing a comprehensive, age-appropriate Vedanta curriculum designed for children, with the aim of bringing timeless spiritual values and self-awareness into educational settings. If you are interested in learning more or exploring how this curriculum can be introduced in schools or children’s centres, we welcome you to contact us.
Swami Vivekananda
International Vedanta Society UK