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Vipassana, which means "to see things as they really are", is a logical process of mental purification through self-observation. The ideal time to begin the first steps of this mental training is in childhood when children as young as eight years old can easily learn the technique of Anapana meditation.

Anapana is the first step in the practice of Vipassana meditation. It is the observation of natural respiration, as it comes in and as it goes out. Anapana is a simple technique that helps develop concentration of the mind. Besides helping them calm and concentrate their minds, Anapana helps young people to better understand themselves and how their minds work. They develop an inner strength that helps them to choose right and appropriate actions over wrong actions. For this reason Anapana provides them with a tool to deal with fears, anxieties, and pressures of childhood and adolescence. Learning Anapana plants a wholesome interest in self-introspection and meditation, which may open an entirely new dimension of life for them later on as well as providing them with a tool that will be of immense value to them for the rest of their lives.

Children and Teen's Anapana courses are one-day, non-centre courses open to all 8-12 and 13-16 year olds who wish to learn to meditate. Their parents/guardians do not have to be meditators. These courses have been specifically designed, and the schedule and activities crafted to embrace the dynamics of the age groups.