mrs. neal's not-so-conventional meditation class for teens
Nancy teaches her program for youth to a wide variety of groups at various locations; a few of these are juvenile detention and youth centers, middle school, junior high and high schools, churches, and community centers. She is called upon by teachers, ministers, and other youth leaders who recognize the value in this safe and natural stress management technique.
Nancy’s students respond well to her, and to the meditation class. Self-respect, personal responsibility, and self-control are always encouraged in her class. Nancy states, “I tell my students that it is their choice to participate to their level of comfort. God gives us all free will; I don’t take that away from them.
"Many of my kids have had no control over anything in their lives, so I stress to them that they stay in control throughout this entire experience. I explain that they get to choose their personal path and are responsible for that path.”
Youth programs encourage students to "think." Each class begins with a lesson, offering students something to ponder. Lesson plans include:
The Mind-Body Connection
Physiology / Science Behind Meditation
Development of the Teenage Brain
Meditation as a Form of Prayer
Power of the Subconscious Mind
Tapping into Creativity
Visualization and Achievement of Goals
Health & Nutrition - Healthy Body/Mind
Moral Compass - Who Sets Yours?
Stress Response / Relaxation Response
Symptoms and Effects of Stress
Lateral / Creative Thinking Exercises
Respect of Each Other's Personal Path
How We Impact Each Other's Lives
Meditation to Improve Sports Performance
and more!