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Yoga for kids can be beneficial in many ways. Yoga training, deep breathing, meditation and stretching exercises assist the physical and spiritual growth of kids.
Yoga therapy is recommended for kids, for the following benefits:-
- It increases concentration, focus, attention and memory span.
- It increases self-esteem and confidence levels.
- It increases creativity and imagination.
- It helps in the development of strong, flexible and healthy bodies
- It relaxes the body, spirit and mind
Yogic exercise reinforces children's belief in their innate ability to learn, improve and succeed. Hence, yoga for kids is a very good option. In order to learn yoga and yoga poses, a child must enjoy the activity.
Tips to make yoga a fun activity for kids:-
- Select a regular timing each day. [Early Morning/ Evening]
- Buy attractive yoga accessories to brighten up your yoga sessions.
- Make the activity a fun routine than a daily chore.
- Entice the child with interesting, imaginative, and engaging exercises.
- Challenge them using a timer. [See how long you can stay up in that pose with deep breathing!]
- Involve the child's friends too. [A group activity is more fun and builds social interaction.]
- Make sure to praise the child for performing yoga postures correctly.
Here are some basic yoga asana that helps in the process of child development on physical, emotional and intellectual levels.
- Sun Salutation
If done properly, this activity may increase physical capacity, build stamina and strengthen the heart.
- Omkar Chanting
Increases the mental capacities and directly affects the memory and concentration of the child.
Yoga is not only beneficial for the overall well-being and development of the child, but it can help a child handle the stress of day-to-day life much better than those kids who do not practice yoga.
The role of the yoga teacher is of foremost importance in introducing yoga for kids. The yoga teacher must be able to arouse curiosity in the pupils and create in them a desire to learn. The teacher must inspire and enthuse the children and should be cheerful in the class. A yoga teacher must therefore be agile and mentally sharp. The teacher should be a keen practitioner of yoga. Teachers and parents are often uncertain about the age at which children should commence yoga practice. Children, who are eight or more years old, can practice yoga.
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