| Yoga is a great exercise for any age person and | | | | 4. Build Self-Esteem - Children often have problems |
| what better time to start than during childhood. | | | | with sell-esteem and if not resolved at a young age will |
| Although the emphasis on exercise is less for children | | | | carry over and affect them as adults. Yoga in a |
| than it is for adults, they will still learn the basic principles | | | | classroom setting is a way for kids to learn to express |
| ... all while having fun. Here are 4 main benefits that | | | | themselves and develop that self-esteem that they |
| your child can experience by learning yoga. | | | | need so badly. |
| 1. Improved Physical Health - Childhood obesity is on | | | | Kids with attention problems like ADHD can benefit |
| the rise due in part to many kids opting for TV and | | | | from the breathing exercises of yoga that encourage |
| computer games instead of running and playing | | | | focus and concentration. It can also be beneficial to |
| outside. Taking a yoga class will get your kids moving | | | | special needs children by helping them learn how to |
| and improving their overall physical well-being. | | | | socialize. |
| 2. Learn To Control Stress - While we hate to admit it, | | | | Yoga at the kids level intersperses game-playing, |
| kids lead very stressful lives nowadays. From peer | | | | storytelling and drawing with simple breathing |
| pressure to tough competition in school to having lots | | | | meditations and rest. The poses they learn are a |
| of homework to even being bullied, a child's life often | | | | balance of quiet and more active ones. Kids will also |
| seems out of control to them. Yoga can teach them | | | | learn how different body parts are affected by the |
| to relax by controlling their breathing and giving them a | | | | poses they do. |
| foundation for facing stressors of all types. | | | | A yoga class for kids will be fun, educational and a |
| 3. Better Concentration - Many kids have trouble | | | | life-time learning experience. It will help them to grow |
| concentrating in school or while doing homework. | | | | stronger physically, mentally and emotionally while |
| Studies show that kids that practice yoga are better | | | | having fun. And since you'll be taking them and helping |
| able to concentrate for longer periods of time. By | | | | them at home, you will likely see some of these |
| learning to control their breathing, they are learning how | | | | benefits in yourself. |
| to focus. | | | | |