Kid - Aasan

In the busy world of schoolwork, tests, peer pressure and competitive sports, yoga can have a calming influence and help kids cope. Getting started out young can lead to a lifetime of positive habits.

Yoga for children is a form of modern yoga designed for children. It includes poses to increase strength, flexibility, and coordination . yoga offers a variety of mental, emotional and physical benefits for children. 
Here's five reasons to get your kids deal with everyday challenges such as a test or social anxiety. 

1. Yoga helps manage stress.

Stretching and striking yoga poses help relieve some of the tense muscles in your body, especially in the neck, back and shoulders. Also, with its focus on breathing and mindfulness, yoga also gives kids tools they can use to promote calmness and focus.

2. Yoga increases self-confidence.

All ages, sizes and abilities can participate in yoga. Unlike sports, kids don’t have to worry about competition, making the team or “losing” in front of family or friends. Yoga is for everyone regardless of fitness level. 

3. Yoga improves physical health.

As kids learn various poses, yoga helps with balance, flexibility, strength and coordination. The American Osteopathic Association lists a variety of physical benefits including improved respiration, weight reduction and improved cardio and circulatory health. 

4. It Boosts Self-Esteem and Confidence

Yoga helps to instill confidence and to bring learning to children on an experiential level, In yoga, kids are encouraged to tune in to their bodies and notice how they really feel in each present moment.

5. 5. Yoga helps kids focus.

The meditation, breathing and mindfulness exercises of yoga can lead to increased concentration and mental clarity.

Yoga is not a destination; rather it is a journey, ideally a fun and exciting one. We think you’ll agree that our Yoga programs are a fun and exciting way to get children moving and having fun! 

2019-06-15