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Yoga
for Kids
Our children
have been born in an age where everything is fast and in order to keep
up with times they need to keep up their health. This age of technology
(computers, television and competitive sports) causes tense exhausted bodies
and stressed minds. In this challenging scenario, Yoga may be just
what they need for greater health, energy and enlightenment.
Yoga is the
right kind of exercise for children as it is gentle, non-competitive and
works not only the entire body but also the mind and spirit. Children of
all ages and physical abilities can participate.
BENEFITS OF YOGA
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It is absolutely
safe for your child.
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It teaches children
about their body in a fun manner. Yoga songs and aasans (stretching exercises)
are approachable and fun for kids.
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It helps negate
the effects of the competitive life (and it's negative long-term effects)
the child is forced to live.
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It helps children
to relax, concentrate and focus.
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It builds stamina,
stability and balance.
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It helps improve
digestion, elimination of toxins and circulation.
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It strengthens
the musculature of the body, elongates the spine and promotes good posture.
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Children who practice
yoga have a good posture.
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Specific postures
help relieve gas and constipation.
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It improves breathing
habits through pranayam.
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It develops speech
skills through the use of singing and chanting.
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It improves sleeping
patterns.
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It improves memory
and develops effective concentration skills.
Yoga means
connecting to God. A child's mind is pure and body flexible. They'll absorb
everything that is given to them. The earlier your child begins the better
he will feel. Let yoga be his guide into the world of good and harmonious
living. Give him this gift to keep him healthy and happy - more positive,
self confident and emotionally independent. But make sure you look out
for a qualified teacher first. A teacher who has the ability to teach the
children according to their attention span and abilities and who can teach
in a creative, playful manner to help them develop all their potentialities.
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