Benefits of yoga for children:
Breathing exercises
improve concentration and energy levels.
Relaxation techniques
clear the mind, allowing for better memory retention.
Postures help recharge
a weak immune system and strengthen the core stabilising muscles of the
abdomen and back.
Helps to tone the
body and reduce the rising levels of childhood obesity.
Yoga maintains a
child's natural flexibility which can begin to shut down from a surprisingly
young age, especially once they start on computer games and television.
Develops creativity
and self-expression.
Yoga improves self-confidence
through vocalisation techniques and postures that are designed to release
day to day anxieties such as separation issues, or bullying, lethargy and
negativity.
Yoga is a complete
form of exercise in a safe and non-competitive environment.
The practice of
yoga improves co-ordination and balance; it promotes healthy sleeping patterns
and allows children to explore their intuitive nature and spirituality. |