| Yoga can be done by anyone, young, old, even | | | | yoga can be a very good way in learning that. |
| kids. With a little help, even toddlers can | | | | Some studies have shown that kids who |
| do it. | | | | practice yoga, especially those with special |
| | | | needs, such as those with ADHD, are able to |
| Even though it’s simply introduction to | | | | concentrate for longer periods of time. |
| yoga and done with a little bit of game | | | | |
| playing, it doesn’t mean that kids | | | | Besides those benefit, yoga also can be a way |
| cannot get the benefit out of this particular | | | | for them to express themselves and develop |
| sport. | | | | their self-esteem. To those with special |
| | | | needs, it can be a way to learn how to |
| The benefits are: | | | | socialize. |
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| • To be healthier and help obesity in | | | | The method is flexible. Yoga for kids mostly |
| children. By taking yoga class, kids are | | | | is modified with game playing, singing, |
| triggered to move. Nowadays, because of the | | | | storytelling, drawing, simple breath |
| computer games, kids move less than they | | | | meditations and rest. Poses are balanced |
| ought to. | | | | between quiet and active ones. |
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| • To control their stress. Yes, | | | | Children follow the teacher’s |
| children can get stressed out, too. Being | | | | instructions by learning the names of |
| over scheduled, tough competition in school, | | | | different body parts, their locations and |
| peer pressure, all are the cause of your | | | | function. That way, their yoga improves very |
| kids’ strain. Yoga can help them to get | | | | quickly. |
| relaxed. Their ability to control their | | | | |
| breathing can be applied to deal with | | | | Yoga for kids should be enjoyable. Try to put |
| problems they face in real life. | | | | your kids in a yoga class and see how they |
| | | | can grow stronger physically, mentally, and |
| • Better concentration. Controlling | | | | emotionally. And, they can have lots of fun. |
| breathing is a way to learn how to focus. And | | | | Ask them to stop, they would refuse. |