Meditation for Parents

As the mother of a vivacious, independent and strong-willed two year old, I understand first hand the challenges of raising a child (in Paris). I rely on my meditation practice to rest deeply after a night of broken or no sleep, to calm my nervous system after a long tantrum and to raise my level of adaptation energy, so that I can meet the ongoing demands that motherhood brings.

Vedic meditation is a powerful tool that can help with self-regulation, as it systematically calms the nervous system. It also wipes away fatigue and lowers the level of stress chemicals in the blood, leading to improved mental and physical health.

The Vedic Meditation Parent Program is specially designed to support parents from conception all the way through the early years of their child/children’s lives. Courses are available in English and French.

Get in touch to find out more about how meditation can help.

  • Vedic meditation is a wonderful practice to learn before or during pregnancy, as it supports the nervous system, body and baby during this precious time.

    When we meditate the body is flooded with “bliss chemicals” — countering the effects of stress chemicals cortisol and adrenaline which are released into the body when we have stress reactions. “Bliss chemicals” or happy hormones are passed to the baby through the placenta, so you and baby will reep the benefits.

    Practising Vedic meditation is also a wonderful way to prepare for birth, especially if you are feeling some anxiety around the event. The practice strengthens the connection to Self, putting you more in touch with your inner strength and confidence. Mothers report feeling a strong connection with their baby during pregnancy, and feeling ready to give birth when the time comes.

    I am very happy to share my personal meditation experience with expecting parents and care givers and would be honoured to accompany you on this wild and wonderful journey.

  • The days, weeks and months following the arrival of a baby can be stressful and tiring. Even if everything goes to plan waking every three hours to feed a precious little one is taxing and can leave new and seasoned parents feeling strung out and overwhelemed.

    The level of rest obtained from Vedic meditation is 2-5x deeper than the rest we access in deep sleep. It is a simple and practical solution to counter the effects of fatigue suffered by parents, in particular those caring for newborns or young children waking many times during the night.

    Vedic meditation can be practiced while nursing your baby, with baby in your arms or safely in your lap, or with other adults or children in the room. You don’t need a silent space or to be alone. We meditate sitting in a comfortable chair, on the couch or on the bed.

  • Most parents I know suffer from interrupted sleep and an increased levels of stress in the early years of their children’s lives. Left unchecked, long-term stress and fatigue can lead to more serious mental and physical health problems. Vedic meditation helps keep the stress levels down, and provides systematical deep rest for the mind and body.

    Vedic meditation can be practiced anywhere you feel comfortable closing your eyes. On the métro on the way to work, at the office, sitting in the doctor’s waiting room, at home, or on the train or plane.

Parental Superpowers

Vedic meditation can be practiced while nursing your baby, with kids in the room, and even with little ones crawling on you.

It is the ultimate meditation technique for parents because it does not require a silent room and zero distractions to provide consistent results. Noise is no barrier to successful, restful meditation.

Regular meditation will dramatically reduce levels of fatigue and improve your resistance to stress.

Get in touch to find out more about the Vedic Meditation Parent Program and how meditation can help you break the stress and fatigue cycle.

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