31 Awesome Reasons Why Your Kids Should be Doing Yoga

The health benefits of yoga have been scientifically proven time out of mind. Intrinsically, yoga helps us see the beauty and light within ourselves, age not withstanding.

Young children, because of their seemingly limitless ability to absorb information and adopt habits and practices, are particularly well attuned to benefit from yoga’s promise.

Given their vulnerability to the stresses of modern living (manifested in allergies, attention deficits, behavioral problems, child-hood obesity, etc.), kids may need yoga even more than their parents do.

A child who learns yoga, mindfulness and relaxation will develop essential skills for a lifetime of health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. Summer is a great time to start you child on the yoga path. Here are 31 reasons why your kids need yoga:

Body:

• Assists neuromuscular-development
• Promotes development of the vestibular system
• Encourages mid-line crossing motions; motor development on both sides of the body
• Develops a strong and flexible body
• Increases balance, body awareness and coordination
• Improves posture and alignment
• Develops core strength, essential for good posture and correct physical alignment
•  Reduces injuries and improves performance
• Improves digestion, circulation and elimination
• Strengthens the immune system
•  Relaxes the body, promoting better sleep

Mind:

• Calms and clears the mind, bringing us into the present moment
• Relieves tension and stress
• Increases concentration, focus and attention span
• Promotes thinking and memory
• Stimulates auditory processing and responsiveness
• Expands imagination and creativity
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves ability to be less reactive; more mindful of thoughts, words and actions
• Balances energy (high or low)

Spirit:

• Builds confidence and self-esteem
• Supports character development and emotional intelligence
• Enhances team skills and social interaction
• Develops discipline and self-control
• Supports individuality and self-expression
• Encourages social and environmental awareness and responsibility
• Supports a sense of universal connectedness
• Inspires respect for self and others

Overall:

• Improves mind/body connection
• Encourages a fit and healthy lifestyle
• Promotes an overall sense of well-being

Our Summer Kids Yoga Sessions start June 25.

Source: yoga4classrooms.com,
Image credit: kidsyogaguide.com