Children Yoga Benefits

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• Assists your bodys neuromuscular-development

• Promotes development of your bodys vestibular system

• Encourages and helps midline crossing motions; motor development on both sides of the body

• Brings strength and flexible body

• Increases balance, core strength body awareness and coordination

• Improves posture and alignment of the spine

• Develops core strength, essential for good posture and correct physical alignment of the spine

•  Reduces injuries and improves performance i

• Improves digestion, circulation and elimination

• Strengthens the immune system

•  Relaxes the body, promoting better sleep

 

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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

•  Helps to stmulates auditory processing and responsiveness

• Expands imagination and creativity in your child

• Reduces stress and anxiety, creating a calmer happier child

• Helps to improves ability to be less reactive; more mindful of thoughts, words and actions

• Balances energy (high or low)

 

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Spirit:

• Builds your child's confidence and self-esteem

• Helps to support their character development and emotional intelligence

• Enhances their skills and social interaction

• Develops your child's 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

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Overall:

• Improves mind/body connection  

• Encourages children to have a fit and healthy lifestyle

• Promotes an overall sense of well-being

 

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Yoga, when practice regularly helps children see the beauty and light within themselves, thereby boosting their self-confidence, allowing them to feel more comfortable and at ease with their bodies, and helping them get in touch with who they are inside. A child who learns yoga, mindfulness and relaxation will be developing essential skills for a lifetime of health and wellness in mind, body and spirit.