Kids Yoga : Moves With Proper Poses And Postures
Kids Yoga Moves
Kids’ yoga moves benefit children in many ways-by improving general and physical health, mental health and also by treating specific illnesses like Down’s syndrome or Cerebral Palsy.
Children can start yoga at 5 years of age.
A 15-20 minute session is enough to get them started. As they grow older the duration can go up to half an hour or more. Children who practice yoga build stamina and also improve their general balance. It is known to strengthen a child’s muscles, elongate the spine and encourage good posture. Yoga also improves children’s digestion and helps in the elimination of toxins. Yoga must be practiced under the supervision of a Yoga teacher.
Kids Yoga Mats
There are a variety of kids’ yoga mats available for your child to practice yoga on. These come in different colors, designs and can be eco friendly too. All these mats are scaled down to accommodate a child’s body. The unique and fun designs help to make the activity more enjoyable.
Kids Yoga Poses And Postures
Kids’ yoga poses, like other yoga poses, are also very precise and need to be practiced methodically.
Yogasanas (yoga postures) are distinctive postures which involve stretching and bending. These postures help to relax tense or contracted body muscles. Rhythmic repetition of these poses results in the toning of the body as well as massaging the internal organs. They improve the immunity of children by building up their respiratory, digestive and circulatory vitality.
Vrksasana (the Tree Pose) and Virabhadrasana (the Warrior Pose) appear to work very well for kids. They instill a sense of confidence in children and also make them calm and balanced. All the poses should be explained thoroughly to the children so that they understand what they mean. Given below are some kids’ yoga postures:-
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Dog and Cat)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana(Downward Facing Dog)
- Uttanasana II(Forward Bend or Extension)
- Ardha Sarvangasana( Half Shoulder stand)
- Janu Sirshasana ( Head to Knee)
- Tadasana ( Mountain)
- Sukhasana ( Sit/Easy Position)
- Sethu Bandhasana ( The Bridge)
- Bhujangasana (The Cobra)
- Savasana ( The Corpse)
- Trikonasana (Triangle)
- Virabhadrasana II ( Warrior II)
Kids Yoga Dvd
Children’s yoga videos are a playful and convenient way for children to practice yoga. These are easily available and are an excellent way to improve their concentration and creativity. Some videos enable parents and children to do yoga together. Kids yoga DVD’s are a fun way for children to learn how to relax and also to introduce them to a healthy regime.
