Guided Meditation for Children:Music Design Review

By introducing a child to meditation at a young age, a parent is equipping them with important skills for developing focus and learning how to be calm. This set of inner journeys from yoga and meditation practitioner Chitra Sukhu offers an entertaining excursion into the mind for children ages 4-12. Five meditations are present, each themed after one of the five elements of our world: earth, air, water, fire and ether. To help listeners immerse themselves in these meditations, Sukhu tells whimsical stories of mermaids and friendly gnomes that impart knowledge and serenity onto their young visitors. Comforting instrumentation consisting of acoustic guitar and woodwinds underlies the recording, further enhancing the relaxing nature of the program.

Visions of Sugarplums
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With all the guided meditation albums on the market for adults, it's refreshing to hear a program crafted with children in mind. Visions of Sugarplums features a series of guided journeys designed to help children fall asleep feeling comforted and relaxed. Narrated with the soft, captivating voice of Chitra Sukhu, the program gives children the opportunity to depart to such fantastical places as the "Forest of Dreams" and "The Lake of Enchantment" and meet mythical creatures like fairies and unicorns. In the process, young listeners will gently drift off into a rejuvenating slumber. Sukhu's voice is backed by lullaby-esque acoustic instrumentation performed on flute and guitar.


Positive Thoughts for Children
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Just like adults, children can benefit greatly by embracing the power of positive thinking. Having an optimistic outlook can help them set goals, approach tasks with a confident, "can-do" attitude and develop into grounded, centered individuals who appreciate their many blessings in life. This program, from meditation expert Chitra Sukhu, features a total of 56 affirmations set to soothing, Asian-inspired music (tanpura/flute). The first track is done in a call and response style, here Sukhu utters the affirmations and 8-year old Makaylo Van Peebles repeats it. The second features recitation from Sukhu only and the third is an instrumental music track for the listener to form their own meditation. An example of an affirmation is "I love to learn. Every lesson I learn brings me closer to perfection."



Chakra - Guided Meditations to Unleash your Full Potential
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An enormous amount of growth, healing and life enrichment potential lies in a person's energy system. On this program, meditation expert Chitra Sukhu offers listeners a guided tour through the chakras, and in the process helps them embrace their inner power. The meditations presented are overflowing with lush imagery, which is made even more transfixing by the calm, fluid voice of Sukhu, An example is "Vishuddha," a journey into the fifth chakra, which encourages one to imagine themselves floating on their breath like a feather blowing in the wind. Backing Sukhu is tranquil music performed on guitar, cello and keyboards.