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LTRP Note:<\/strong> The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the content. It is to show how vast numbers of children attending public schools have been taught how to meditate. While advocates say that meditation helps children relax and concentrate, we know that the long-term effects of meditation are dangerous and spiritually harmful.<\/p>\n

By Kris O\u2019Donnell,<\/strong>
\n Ivanhoe Newswire<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

“Mindful schools program has impacted 750,000 students”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Still shot from KSAT news video (used in accordance with U.S. Fair Use Act)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mindfulness and meditation techniques are being used in schools across the country. A recent study by the University of California-Davis and the non-profit organization, Mindful Schools, shows mindfulness triples students\u2019 ability to focus and participate in class activities.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a big deal to see fourth graders meditating and kindergartners practicing mindful breathing at a mindful elementary school. Every class here has students doing the same thing.<\/p>\n

Heidi Palmiero-Potter a 4th Grade Teacher at Harris Hill Elementary School in Buffalo, New York admits students, \u201cThey\u2019re less impulsive with each other, they think about their words before they speak so it definitely spills to into the daily routines.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMindfulness can be different things like meditating, deep breathing,\u201d shared 4th grade student, Adam Elbousty.<\/p>\n

And 3rd grade student, Preston Payne told Ivanhoe meditating is, \u201cLike you breathe really slowly.\u201d Click here<\/a> to continue reading.<\/p>\n

Related Articles from Lighthouse Trails:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dangers of Spiritual Formation?\u2014And Some Ways it is Influencing Your Children <\/a><\/p>\n

DANGERS & DECEPTIONS of The Martial Arts and Why One Woman Walked Away From a Championship Career <\/a><\/p>\n

Meditation! Pathway to Wellness or Doorway to the Occult? <\/a><\/p>\n

Understanding Shamanism <\/a><\/p>\n

Mindfulness! Heard of It? What Does it Mean, and Where is it Showing Up in Christian Circles? <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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