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Yoga Asanas and Benefits for Kids

Yoga Asanas and Benefits for Kids

Regular yoga practice can help kids to improve their concentration and do well in studies. Yoga is also beneficial for the overall wellbeing of kids. Read on to know more about the yoga asanas for kids and benefits of yoga for kids.

Today, life has become hectic not only for adults, but kids too are facing lot of stress. Everyone seems to be taking part in the rat’s race and the result is stressed and worried individuals. Even if your child is calm and quiet, it is good to help him encourage practicing yoga to keep fit and healthy. The best time to practice yoga is early in the morning and regular practice will help them turn into a healthy adult too.

Always keep in mind that it is never too late to help your kids form a good habit. Yoga is beneficial for mental, physical and emotional health and will help your kid remain hale and hearty throughout his life. Do not think that a child is free of tension just because he is a kid. Kids have to face lot of competition and they have to tackle with the burden of studies as they have to build up their career. Yoga will help them tackle with the loads of pressure and anxiety in a better and positive manner.

Yoga Asanas for kids

Have a quick look at the yoga asanas for kids.

  • Tadasana
  • Uttanasana
  • Halasana
  • Bhujangasana
  • Vrikshasana
  • Ardha chandrasana
  • Trikonasana
  • Gomukhasana
  • Ushtrasana
  • Dhanurasana
  • Matsyasana
  • Naukasana
  • Marjariasana

In addition to yoga, if you can make your kids do Pranayama regularly, it will help them calm down and sharpen their brains as well. The psychological and physical performance of your kid will also improve. Yoga will help eliminate lethargies in kids and will help them remain energetic and cheerful all the day through. As a parent you need to take care that your child performs yoga Asanas properly and correctly.

Benefits of Yoga Asanas for Kids

Yoga for kids is gaining popularity these days. It helps them

  • Gain flexibility
  • Have good coordination
  • Have balance of mind and body
  • Manage stress of life
  • Become aware of breathing
  • Strengthen lower back
  • Improve posture
  • Flexibility of spine
  • Relieve stress and strain
  • Induce relaxation
  • Improves concentration and blood circulation

Yoga Asanas also help kids with disabilities and many have shown immense improvements and positive results. Just keep in mind that each child is going to give his level best only when he will enjoy the Asanas.

Is There Any Adverse Effect of Yoga Asanas?

If you are not sure enough to make your small kid perform yoga and you are thinking about whether it is completely safe or not, learn few facts. If any of the yoga exercise is done wrongly, it may lead to some problems. If there are muscle spasms, you can help him get rid of them with warm water. Remember, the stress that your child is facing or might face is more harmful than these small problems.

In reality helping your child make a habit of performing yoga regularly will be the smartest thing that you have done in life. They will definitely be thankful to you after many years when they will find themselves healthier, smarter and more energetic than people of their age. They will be able to manage any kind of stress and stay relaxed in life. This will not only help them lead a healthy life, but also a relaxed and contented life.




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I agree with Sandy. My kids do not go out to play so I was very much worried. Whole day they play video games during vacations. So my child' s friend' s mother suggested me to put them in yoga camp, w...
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