Yoga is not a destination; rather it is a journey of a lifetime, which
takes discipline. Ideally, when children learn at a young age the benefit of a
committed practice, it ripples out into their everyday life activities,
relationships, and responsibilities. When they learn that yoga takes practice
versus an immediate accomplishment, they learn and accept that life is a path
with good days, bad days, and everything in between.
The word “yoga” means “union” in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India.
Quite simply, yoga is the “union” or coming together of mind (thoughts and
feelings) and physical body. Many people feel an overall sense of well-being
when they practice yoga.
There are many aspects to yoga. In short, yoga is a system of physical
exercises or postures (called asanas). These asanas build strength, flexibility
and confidence. Yoga is also about breathing (called pranayama), which helps
calm and refresh the body and mind
Yoga is about exploring and learning in a fun,
safe and playful way. Yoga and kids are a perfect match.
Yoga teaches the kids about their
bodies.
When we practice the physical postures or exercises (called asanas), we learn how to move more freely and with greater ease and awareness. These postures help our bodies become strong and flexible.
When we practice the physical postures or exercises (called asanas), we learn how to move more freely and with greater ease and awareness. These postures help our bodies become strong and flexible.
Yoga teaches the kids how to
breathe better.
When we breathe deeply and fully (called pranayama) and become more aware, we can bring peacefulness or energy to our bodies.
When we breathe deeply and fully (called pranayama) and become more aware, we can bring peacefulness or energy to our bodies.
Yoga teaches them how to use their
energy more effectively.
When we practice yoga, we learn how to use the life force energy in our bodies (called prana) to feel more relaxed, focused, or motivated.
When we practice yoga, we learn how to use the life force energy in our bodies (called prana) to feel more relaxed, focused, or motivated.
Yoga teaches us how to quiet
the mind.
When we practice yoga, we learn how to be still. This helps us to listen with attention and make good decisions.
When we practice yoga, we learn how to be still. This helps us to listen with attention and make good decisions.
Yoga teaches us about balance.
When we practice yoga, we learn to be more aware about the need for balance in our lives. This could mean equal stretching on the left and right sides of our bodies or making sure we balance our very busy time with equal quiet time and relaxation.
When we practice yoga, we learn to be more aware about the need for balance in our lives. This could mean equal stretching on the left and right sides of our bodies or making sure we balance our very busy time with equal quiet time and relaxation.
Yoga teaches them to be the
“boss” of our bodies.
Yoga teaches us to listen to our bodies by modifying or changing poses that are too hard or cause pain. (We will talk about how to modify poses in a later section.)
Yoga teaches us to listen to our bodies by modifying or changing poses that are too hard or cause pain. (We will talk about how to modify poses in a later section.)
Yoga teaches them about taking
care of ourselves.
Yoga is a great way to move our bodies and feel healthy. And teaching children how to take care of themselves is one way to show love. As with all forms of exercise, a good yoga practice can mean a good night’s sleep!
Yoga is a great way to move our bodies and feel healthy. And teaching children how to take care of themselves is one way to show love. As with all forms of exercise, a good yoga practice can mean a good night’s sleep!
So by doing yoga will help in
the following ways which will help your child to become a better person
It Enhances Physical Flexibility
It Refines Balance and Coordination
It Develops Focus and Concentration
It Boosts Self-Esteem and Confidence
It Strengthens the Mind-Body Connection
And if you start young it will be a part of their
life and will last a life time 